New Year's Day

A group of friends get together for a New Year's Eve party, which turns into a night of terror when a mysterious killer begins to pick them off one by one. The remaining survivors must band together to try and escape the deadly situation before it's too late.

New Year's Day received a generally negative reception from critics, with many citing its derivative plot and uninspired direction. While some audiences found moments of tension, it largely failed to impress with its predictable scares and underdeveloped characters.

• Repetitive slasher tropes and a lack of originality.

• Predictable kills and unengaging characters.

• Fails to deliver genuine scares or suspense.

Google audience: Audience reviews for New Year's Day are scarce, but those available suggest a disappointment with the film's lack of innovation in the horror genre.

The film was shot on a very low budget, which is evident in its production values and special effects.