This week we ring in the new year with Bloody New Year (1987), a bizarre slice of late-’80s British horror that throws a group of teens onto a mysterious island where time itself seems completely broken. What starts as a simple New Year’s Eve party quickly spirals into chaos when they discover an abandoned hotel filled with deadly traps, unexplained hallucinations, and a sinister force determined to make sure no one survives to see January 1st.

We break down the movie’s strange time-loop vibes, over-the-top kills, and that unmistakable low-budget charm that only ’80s horror can deliver. From exploding champagne bottles to some truly questionable effects, we dig into what works, what absolutely doesn’t, and whether Bloody New Year deserves to be forgotten—or rediscovered as a cult oddity.

As always, we also decide if the opening kill earns the coveted Butcher Knife 🗡️ or gets stuck with the dreaded Butter Knife 🧈. So grab a drink, count down the clock, and join us as we ask the most important question: is Bloody New Year a hidden gem, or just another holiday horror hangover? 🎉🩸

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