Is New Year's Evil scary?

MyCinema has not rated New Year's Evil for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch New Year's Evil in the US?

New Year's Evil streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more and is free on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is New Year's Evil?

New Year's Evil runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Is New Year's Evil suitable for kids?

New Year's Evil is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19801h 26mHorror / Thriller

New Year's Evil

Name: New Year's Evil
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 1980-12-26
Duration: 86 min

Don't Dare Make New Year's Resolutions... Unless You Plan To Live!

During a live punk-rock New Year's Eve TV programme, the presenter gets a phone call from a psycho calling himself "Evil" saying that when New Year's strikes in each US time zone, he will murder someone.

TMDB audience score

Based on 112 votes

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Availability

Where to watch in the US

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MyCinema quick facts

New Year's Evil at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Short watch · 1h 26m

At 1h 26m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Horror · Thriller

TMDB files it under horror and thriller.

US availability

5 subscriptions · 2 free

Included with 5 subscription services: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more. Free or ad-supported on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV.

TMDB audience score

4.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 112 votes, a low audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch New Year's Evil tonight

It is a short one: 1h 26m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is New Year's Evil?

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Questions about New Year's Evil

Is New Year's Evil scary?: MyCinema has not rated New Year's Evil for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch New Year's Evil in the US?: New Year's Evil streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more and is free on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is New Year's Evil?: New Year's Evil runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
Is New Year's Evil suitable for kids?: New Year's Evil is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.