New Year's Evil (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1980, New Year's Evil is a thriller and horror film directed by Emmett Alston, running about 86 minutes. “Don't Dare Make New Year's Resolutions... Unless You Plan To Live!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During a New Year's Eve celebration, a punk-rock singer gets a phone call saying that when New Year's strikes in each time zone, someone will be murdered--and she will be the last one.
Who’s in it. New Year's Evil stars Roz Kelly as Diane Sullivan, Kip Niven as Richard Sullivan, Chris Wallace as Lt. Clayton and Grant Cramer as Derek Sullivan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, New Year's Evil has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch New Year's Evil page.
If you liked it. Fans of New Year's Evil tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch New Year's Evil (1980)?
- In US, New Year's Evil is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is New Year's Evil worth watching?
- New Year's Evil holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in New Year's Evil?
- New Year's Evil stars Roz Kelly, Kip Niven, Chris Wallace, Grant Cramer and Louisa Moritz.
- When was New Year's Evil released?
- New Year's Evil was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.