New Year’s Evil (1980) Movie Poster New Year’s Evil is a 1980 American slasher film. This horror movie follows the story of a young woman who receives threatening phone calls as she prepares for her annual New Year’s Eve party, with each call coming closer to midnight. The movie poster showcases this suspenseful atmosphere, with a looming silhouette and the tagline “This New Year’s Eve… Somebody’s Listening!” The film was released during the golden age of slasher films, becoming part of the sub-genre’s legacy.