New Life
Seen it?2023 | 84 min | Horror, Thriller, Mystery, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved 28 Days Later, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A mysterious woman on the run, and the resourceful fixer assigned to bring her in. Their two unique stories inextricably link, as the stakes of the pursuit rise to apocalyptic proportions.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 49K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Rosman
- Sonya WalgerElsa Gray
- Hayley ErinJessica Murdock
- Tony AmendolaRaymond Reed
- Ayanna BerkshireMolly Presser
- Jeb BerrierVince
- Blaine PalmerFrank Lerner
- Betty MoyerJanie Lerner
- David LoftusReed's Crew Member
- Nick GeorgeIan
- Cyndi RhoadsReed's Crew Member