Bloody New Year
“Should old acquaintance be forgot? Or just brutally murdered.”
Synopsis
A group of friends take refuge in an island hotel decorated for New Year's. The problem is, it's early summer, and soon enough, even the walls themselves are striking out against them.
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Bloody New Year (1987) - Stairway zombie
Type: Clip • Published 2021-12-31
Top Cast
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Tom
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Ace
Jon Glentoran
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Val Graham
Housemaid
David Lyn
Interviewer
Paul Barrett
Table Monster
Rory H. MacLean
Expert
Nick Dowsett
Expert
Steve Edison
Film Invader
Roy Hill
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Jenny Bayliss
Madame Zelda
Ian May
Pilot
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman J. Warren
- Screenplay & Story
- Frazer Pearce
- Original Score
- Nick Magnus
- Original Title
- Bloody New Year
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Lazer Entertainment, Cinema and Theatre Seating Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman J. Warren
Frazer Pearce, Hayden Pearce, Norman J. Warren
Nick Magnus
John Shann
Carl Thomson
Hayden Pearce, Maxine Julius
Department Leadership Roster
Norman J. Warren
Director
Hayden Pearce
Writer
Carl Thomson
Editor
Hayden Pearce
Producer
Frazer Pearce
Writer
Hayden Pearce
Production Design
Norman J. Warren
Writer
Frazer Pearce
Screenplay
John Shann
Director of Photography
Nick Magnus
Original Music Composer
Steve Emerson
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bloody New Year
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bloody New Year about?
A group of friends take refuge in an island hotel decorated for New Year's. The problem is, it's early summer, and soon enough, even the walls themselves are striking out against them.
Who directed Bloody New Year?
Bloody New Year was directed by Norman J. Warren.
Who stars in Bloody New Year?
The principal cast of Bloody New Year includes Suzy Aitchison, Nikki Brooks, Colin Heywood, Mark Powley, Catherine Roman.
When was Bloody New Year released and how long is it?
Bloody New Year was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Bloody New Year?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bloody New Year was composed by Nick Magnus.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bloody New Year?
Bloody New Year holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).