ArtInsights' Cinema Siren
An Alternative Valentine's Day Film Roundup
Sick of traditional romance? These top five film lists, featuring horror, marriages and furry friends could be the perfect compliment to your Valentine's Day.
A VERY SCARY VALENTINE'S: So you're sitting at home crying in your wine, Johnny doesn't love you, you've no Valentine? Well, buck up. You think you've got unrequited love? At least you don't have webbed hands or being brought back from the dead being held against you. Monsters in the history of cinema have proven time and again they'd kill for love, and where does it get them? Chased by men with pitchforks, staked, or shot off a building. That's gratitude for you. King Kong (1933) - I'm starting with the ultimate example of Belle et La Bete-style unrequited love. There are three well known versions of this movie, and I'll always recommend the original from 1933. Poor baby was just misunderstood, and clearly appreciated a good silk frock…
