New Year, New You

About New Year, New You

"New Year, New You" is a 2018 movie that is a part of Hulu's anthology series titled "Into The Dark." This movie is directed by Sophia Takal. It’s about a group of old friends who gather to celebrate New Year's Eve. But as they revisit old memories, the darkness hidden in their past remerges.

Making/Production

"New Year, New You" was filmed in Los Angeles, California. The shooting was done under the supervision of director Sophia Takal, who is known for her work in the horror genre. The film was produced and distributed by Blumhouse Television for Hulu.

Actors

• Suki Waterhouse as Alexis: She masterfully portrays a traumatised woman with an urge for revenge. Her character, Danielle, is a social media influencer with a toxic past.
• Carly Chaikin as Danielle: Carly Chaikin's character Kayla is the most grounded of the group. Her performance is remarkable.
• Melanie Lynskey as Chloe: She gives an intense performance of a friend who has a hard time reconciling with the past.
• Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Kayla: Her performance as the athletic friend of the group is commendable.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• "New Year, New You" is the first female directed installment of the "Into the Dark" series.
• The film was released on 28th December, 2018, just a few days before the New Year.

Quotes:

• "Nothing bad's going to happen, Danielle. I promise." - Alexis
• "They don't tell you that when you get everything you want, it's no longer fun." - Danielle

Music, Soundtrack

• Music in the movie heavily plays on the eerie and tension-filled moments, amplifying the suspense of the plot.
• There isn't a publicised dedicated soundtrack but the score was composed by Drum & Lace and Ian Hultquist.