The 1997 film, starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe and Freddie Prinze Jr., follows four teenagers haunted and brutally stalked by a fisherman wielding a hook, a year after they covered up a fatal hit-and-run accident.
I Know What You Did Last Summer quickly became a defining film of the ’90s teen slasher genre, achieving a lasting cult status among horror fans. The film represents a key era in teen horror, alongside titles that continue to resonate with audiences today.
The film boasted all the elements needed for a cultural hit, from a trendy cast comprised of rising stars from popular television shows to a suspenseful script penned by Kevin Williamson of Scream fame.
Its shocking scenes, gloomy coastal setting, and fitting musical score perfectly encapsulated the slasher aesthetic of the 1990s.
Despite receiving a 47% rating from critics and a 41% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, the film remains a solid and entertaining entry in the genre, and a perfect time capsule of ’90s horror.
The removal of the original film doesn’t diminish its impact, and fans can still enjoy the 2025 installment currently available on the streaming service.
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