I Know What You Did Last Summer

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I Know What You Did Last Summer

R

1997

1h 41m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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A year after running over a fisherman and dumping his body in the water, four friends reconvene when Julie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) receives a frightening letter telling her that their crime was seen. While pursuing who he thinks is responsible for the letter, Barry (Ryan Phillippe) is run over by a man with a meat hook. The bloodletting only increases from there, as the killer with the hook continues to stalk Julie, Helen (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and Ray (Freddie Prinze Jr.).

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Critics Consensus

A by-the-numbers slasher that arrived a decade too late, the mostly tedious I Know What You Did Last Summer will likely only hook diehard fans of the genre.

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Steven Rea

Philadelphia Inquirer

An enjoyable formulaic fearfest.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 15, 2025

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Joe Holleman

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

This movie lacks all of the elements that made [Scream]... a fun ride -- namely humor, suspense and good acting,

Jul 15, 2025

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

It's a nifty piece of writing, even if the absence of psychological underpinnings mean that it's not much more than an exercise in popular mechanics.

Jul 15, 2025

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Noah Berlatsky

Everything is Horrible (Substack)

Unusually emphatic in its giggling assault on the young and all they stand for—sex, dreams, hopes, high spirits, and, in particular, the supplanting of their elders.

Jul 23, 2025

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Rachel Wagner

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they capture the sense of anxiety and fear of being chased and attacked. Effective slasher

Jul 23, 2025

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Stephen A. Russell

Orion's Shoulder (Substack)

Not terrible. Not dull. Just ok, and infinitely inferior to Scream.

Jul 18, 2025

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Maksim S

I Know What You Did Last Summer is a quintessential ’90s teen slasher, full of suspense, mystery, and the hallmarks of the genre. While it doesn’t break new ground in horror, it succeeds as a nostalgic throwback, delivering the thrills and scares that fans of teen scream films expect. The young cast is charming and relatable, and the killer’s looming presence keeps tension steady throughout. The plot is predictable at times, and some scares rely on familiar jump-scare tropes, but the film’s nostalgic energy and teen drama give it a fun, enduring appeal. Not revolutionary, but enjoyable for its era—I Know What You Did Last Summer remains a classic slice of teen horror nostalgia.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/28/25

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Craig W.

Typical 90’s slasher

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/31/25

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Daniel M

It was enjoyable watching this after so many years. It’s not the greatest movie, but it provides some nice nostalgia every time.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/31/25

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L. F

One of my all time favourites! Full of jump scares, twists and turns, with the perfect creepy killer. It feels like the 90s just gave you a massive hug watching this ideal cast.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/18/25

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matthias s

**Review:** Finally checked out *I Know What You Did Last Summer* before the new one drops, and honestly—it’s a pretty fun throwback. The cast is stacked (90s icons galore), and I’m a sucker for that “secret gone wrong” slasher setup. It’s got that glossy teen horror vibe, though the small cast makes the middle feel a bit stretched. The killer reveal? Kinda meh, not the mic-drop I hoped for. Still, the chase scenes slap, the tension works, and I get why it spawned a franchise. Not perfect, but definitely a solid, guilty-pleasure slasher. ★★★☆☆

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/14/25

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Tyler K.

The setting is pretty good. Still idk this movie is really annoying. I don’t like any off the characters they really annoy me especially Barry. 4.6/10

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10/14/25

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Jim Gillespie

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Jennifer Love Hewitt

Julie James

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Helen Shivers

Ryan Phillippe

Barry William Cox

Freddie Prinze Jr.

Ray Bronson

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I Know What You Did Last Summer: Official Clip - I Still Know

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I Know What You Did Last Summer: Official Clip - No Escape

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I Know What You Did Last Summer: Official Clip - I Think He's Dead

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I Know What You Did Last Summer: Official Clip - A Killer in the Balcony

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I Know What You Did Last Summer: Official Clip - Make Sure He's Really Dead

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I Know What You Did Last Summer: Official Clip - I Know

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I Know What You Did Last Summer: Official Clip - We Take This To Our Grave

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I Know What You Did Last Summer: Official Clip - What Are You Waiting For?

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I Know What You Did Last Summer: Official Clip - We'll Dump the Body

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Synopsis

A year after running over a fisherman and dumping his body in the water, four friends reconvene when Julie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) receives a frightening letter telling her that their crime was seen. While pursuing who he thinks is responsible for the letter, Barry (Ryan Phillippe) is run over by a man with a meat hook. The bloodletting only increases from there, as the killer with the hook continues to stalk Julie, Helen (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and Ray (Freddie Prinze Jr.).

Director: Jim Gillespie
Producer: Stokely Chaffin, Neal H. Moritz, Erik Feig
Screenwriter: Lois Duncan, Kevin Williamson
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating: R
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 17, 1997, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 27, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $72.2M
Runtime: 1h 41m
Sound Mix: Dolby, SDDS, Surround
Aspect Ratio: 35mm, Scope (2.35:1)

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