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New Life

2023

John Rosman

Sonya Walger, Tony Amendola, Hayley Erin, Ayanna Berkshire ...

5.4

102

Mystery. Horror 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.

	Media	Author	Review
		Nikki Baughan Screendaily	"This slow-burn tension and dramatic intrigue sustains this cat-and-mouse narrative and is handled with confidence by this debut filmmaker"
		Matt Donato SlashFilm	"A blistering multidimensional thriller that hits from all directions —the kind of debut filmmakers dream about"
		Meagan Navarro Bloody Disgusting	"It's not just the complexities of its characters that are compelling, but Rosman's ability to drop narrative bombs that cataclysmically alter the genre and narrative direction (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 5)"
		Nick Allen rogerebert.com	"What a delight, what a discovery"
		Phil Hoad The Guardian	"John Rosman’s effective debut intertwines the lives of a woman escaping a black-site facility and a woman hired to contain the outbreak (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Karina Adelgaard Heaven of Horror	"A horror thriller with a simple plot. Fortunately, it works surprisingly well thanks to a strong cast (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Marco Vito Oddo Collider	"'New Life' feels fresh and innovative, presenting a mix that works so well that it's a wonder no one ever tried to do something similar before"
		Andrew Mack Screen Anarchy	"Worth checking out, for sure"

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