Valentine’s Day Postmortem: Top 3 Terror Movies to Win a Heart

Well angels, Valentine's Day is over and you're still wondering how to get that special person to fall in love and hold you tight. Well, if we turn to science, it's not as difficult as you may think. 

Attracting that certain someone is not about cupid shooting arrows, but rather about increasing levels of dopamine. 

Now don't giggle like Beavis & Butthead, dopamine is a neurotransmitter our brain pumps out when we're scared. Helen Fisher of Rutgers University states on cnn.com that dopamine triggers an intense rush of pleasure and is the same chemical we release when we're infatuate with someone.

So if you're trying to win over a heart, forgot those mushy romantic comedies. You're better off going for the fear factor and watching a movie that will heighten your partner's terror level. Of course, you'll be there to hold hands and offer sanctuary.

To help you navigate the titles at Netflix, here are three scary movies to pop into the Blue Ray.

Jaws

"Jaws" was so scary when I first saw it, not only did I refuse to go into the ocean; I refused to go into the bathtub. The movie about the giant, insatiable shark terrorizing a small New England community is truly a classic scare-fest.

And you won't have to wait. Minutes into the film, a midnight dip turns into a chapter straight out of Darwin's "The Origin of Species." The scenes are ripe with ordinary citizens who find themselves an amuse-bouche for Mr. Great White.

And unlike other horror films, like "Bride of Chucky," this creature could actually exist, which makes it all the more terrifying. Your valentine will need someone to hold as the star chews his way across the screen. Be the heart-shaped life jacket.

Psycho

This Alfred Hitchcock classic will assuredly scare the bejonkers out of you. The star of "Psycho" is Norman Bates, a motel curator whose guests have a habit of turning up, shall we say "dead." The master of suspense creates a multi-layer freak who is totally off his rocker.

Add to the mix Norman's mother who lives in a house only Herman Munster would love and the creep factor takes off.

There are a plethora of killings, but the scariest moment occurs during the iconic shower scene. If you haven't seen it, let's just say it's a cut above other horror scenes in cinematic history.

There's a good chance your screen partner's eyes will be covered. Be there with a Hershey's Kiss when they pop open.

Alien

A slimy, space creature with grotesque features and a relentless desire to end your inferior life, is a perfect movie for potential lovebirds. "In space, no one can hear you scream," is the film's tagline, but scream you will as you snuggle up to your valentine.

The fun starts when the crew on a galactic mining vessel investigates a potential life source on a planet. Huge mistake. The alien leaches onto a crew member's kisser and then interrupts what would be an otherwise causal dinner party.

Most of the action takes place in the poorly lit, shadowy corridors of the space vessel Nostromo. So there are plenty of moments where the problem child drops down, pops out, jumps after and generally causes your date to reach for your hand. Offer it gladly. Remember, you didn't buy any roses.

So there you have it. Grab some popcorn and sit down for a night of good, old- fashioned terror and romance. You may just jump out of your seat and onto the altar.