Scatena & Rosner Films is proud to announce the North American release of director Nick Leisure’s chilling thriller “New Year’s Absolution” on July 14 on VOD and digital, including Amazon Prime Video, Fandango At Home, DISH Network, and DirecTV.
Offering a darkly twisted alternative to the festive fare, “New Year’s Absolution” serves up a sinister dose of “Christmas in July” counter programming. The film poses a terrifying question: What if your New Year’s resolution wasn’t to improve your life—but to take someone else’s? Blending suspense, horror, and shocking twists, New Years Absolution turns a familiar holiday tradition into a deadly game of obsession, revenge, and murder.
“”When we first watched New Year’s Absolution, we immediately saw the appeal”, said Zack Stampone, Head of Acquisitions at Scatena & Rosner Films. “Nick Leisure takes a familiar New Year’s tradition and transforms it into a tense, unpredictable thriller where paranoia takes hold, trust quickly breaks down, and no one feels safe. It’s a clever premise that continually raises the stakes while keeping audiences guessing, and we’re excited to partner with Nick and his team to bring this suspenseful ride to audiences everywhere.”
“New Year’s Absolution” follows a group of long-time friends as they gather for their annual New Year’s Eve party, where they exchange anonymous resolutions that have brought excitement and change to their lives in the past.
However, this year, a dark resolution – “Kill Someone” – creates chaos when it falls into the hands of Jacob, a stressed police officer, who believes it’s a threat against him. What follows is a series of tragic events, leading to escalating tensions, cover-ups, and death. As deep buried secrets come to light, the festive celebration descends into a chaotic and bloody night, forcing the survivors to make a chilling decision…
“New Year’s Absolution” stars Michael Copon (“One Tree Hill”), Josh Gilmer, and Joel Brady (“Men in Black 3”) alongside Rafael Siegel, Shala White, Victorya Brandart, Siddalee Diaz, and Lamondo Hill II. The film is written by Damion Stephens, produced by Justin Nesbitt, and executive produced by Adam Secondo and Russ Wyluda.
