This Day in Halloween: Controversial cult Canadian slasher film "My Bloody Valentine" opens across the U.S. in 1981. / Illustration by Meiling Chen
My Bloody Valentine opens across the U.S. in 1981. The Canadian slasher film was cut by nine minutes to be released in the U.S. due to violence and gore. Despite mixed reviews, the film is a minor hit and has become a cult favorite.
