I Know What You Did Last Summer

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I Know What You Did Last Summer

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Released Oct 17, 1997

1h 41m

Horror

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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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Rosalind Bentley

Minneapolis Star Tribune

Even though the murders are gruesome, the film is not scary, nor is it clever. We've seen this many times before, but with different titles and different stars.

Rated: 1.5/5

Jan 26, 2022

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Chris Stuckmann

ChrisStuckmann.com

A cheesy and sometimes melodramatic slasher film that is certainly not one of the best, but... It's directed better than a lot of the slasher films in recent years.

Rated: B-

Oct 16, 2020

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John Petrakis

Chicago Tribune

Wastes more opportunities than it does teenagers.

Rated: 2/4

Mar 28, 2019

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Paul Lê

Bloody Disgusting

To many people nowadays, the key version of I Know What You Did Last Summer is the film, but the novel, in many respects, better communicates this unique morality tale.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 11, 2024

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

The core cast are undeniable talents and the genuinely surprising story helps keep you engaged in relatively redundant slasher tropes.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 24, 2023

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Brian Rowe

InSession Film

I Know What You Did Last Summer is a welcome hit of nostalgia that still works better than it should, the amazing cast particularly elevating the material enough to still make it a worthwhile rewatch, especially in the weeks of October.

May 3, 2023

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I think what elevates the movie is the performances. They’re all game for this silly premise that it makes it a little more believable. The ending reminds me of one of those silly 80’s midnight horror movies and it’s awesome!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/15/24

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Julian S

A guilty pleasure filled with silly writing and a few standout slasher scenes.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/12/24

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william s

A strong setting/location along with an iconic 90s cast elevates the film above what it probably deserves. The biggest contradiction lies in the premise itself. A group of teens are stalked by a mysterious figure after covering up a hit-and-run accident. It's a solid and engaging setup for a slasher film. But, the inherent flaw with the inciting incident is that it makes the characters, even our main "final girl" somewhat or entirely unlikeable. For the majority of the film, we don't have anyone to root for. Our main characters have essentially committed murder, so why should I care when they meet a bloody and untimely end? Or are we kind of rooting for the hook wielding psychopath? Probably not, because the hook wielding psychopath also ends up murdering a handful of innocent bystanders in the process. All this is to say.... While flawed, I still enjoyed the movie.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/17/24

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Stanny R

I Know What You Did Last Summer is a fine 90s self-aware whodunnit slasher movie. The characters are fine, the cast is pretty good and the kills are solid.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/04/24

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Dylan H

A classic slasher with a big twist that is sure to get you hooked on the franchise.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/09/24

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Kalin D

The stupidity leading up to the conclusion really made this hard to take seriously. A sober ending with a clear resolution would have been a lot more respectful to the audience.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/01/24

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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

Muse Watson

Benjamin Willis

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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 - The Killer's Trap

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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 - We Take This To Our Grave

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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
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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