New Year, New You

About New Year, New You

"New Year, New You" is a psychological thriller released in 2018 as part of the Into The Dark series on Hulu, directed by Sophia Takal. The movie is set on New Year's Eve when a group of old friends gathers to reminisce about the past. As the night progresses, numerous secrets emerge, turning their fun annual gathering into a night of spectacle and revelation.

Making / Production

The movie was directed by Sophia Takal, the first female director to helm a Blumhouse film, and was produced by Jason Blum through his Blumhouse Television production company. New Year, New You is part of Hulu's Into the Dark anthology series, which revolves around a particular holiday for each month.

Actors

• Suki Waterhouse (Alexis) - Playing the role of Alexis, Waterhouse gives a chilling performance, unveiling the true side of wellness influencers.
• Carly Chaikin (Kayla) - As Kayla, Chaikin portrays the role of a tough friend, with a performance that reveals hidden layers of her character.
• Melissa Bergland (Chloe) - Melissa shines as Chloe, depicting her struggle to gain acceptance in a world obsessed with social media.
• Kirby Howell-Baptiste (Danielle) - In the role of Danielle, Howell-Baptiste portrays the glamorous world of social media influencers with a unique plunge.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is part of a 12-episode anthology series produced by Hulu, all of which are inspired by festive holidays of each month.
• The director, Sophia Takal, is the first woman to direct a film produced by Blumhouse.
• The title 'New Year, New You' is a common phrase said in January, reflecting self-improvement or personal change.

Quotes

• "I'm not like you, I don't have perfect skin or perfect teeth. I don't even have a perfect body."
• "We're in this together."
• "New Year, New You."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Timestretched" - Written by Matthew Green
• "Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: Prélude" - Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach