New Year’s Evil

In this 1980 horror thriller directed by Emmett Alston, a Los Angeles punk rock and new wave music show host receives a series of ominous phone calls from a mysterious killer who promises to murder someone at the stroke of midnight in each time zone. The film stars Roz Kelly as the lead, who finds herself in a race against time to stop the killer’s deadly countdown. While the movie did not receive any major awards, it has gained a cult following for its unique blend of slasher elements and New Year’s Eve setting. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.