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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Loved I Know What You Did Last Summer? 8 Iconic '90s Slasher Films To Watch Next
If there's one thing that's for certain when it comes to slasher movies, it's that nostalgia and a good scare make for a pretty thrilling combo. The cult '90s franchise I Know What You Did Last Summer has been revived for a new generation with the 2025 sequel of the very same name out in cinemas this month. Starring a new cohort of hopeful scream queens (and kings) in Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Tyriq Withers, Jonah Hauer-King and Sarah Pidgeon, the fresh instalment follows a group of friends being stalked by a masked killer in the seaside town of Southport after they vow to keep silent about a fatal car accident they caused. If the new movie has left you craving more of the bloody, screaming delights of the slasher franchise, here are the movies you should be watching next… I Know What You Did Last Summer We're talking about the original, of course. Fans of the 1997 film will know that this cult classic pretty much mirrors the new movie, revolving around a group of friends who are stalked by a hook-wielding killer after covering up a car accident. With a cast that includes '90s staples like Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr., the vibes are absolutely on point throughout. Plus, it features the totally iconic 'what are you waiting for?' line. It was followed by two sequels called I Still Know What You Did Last Summer and I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer. Scream Widely credited as one of the best slasher films of all time – also kicking off a whole franchise of its own – the Wes Craven classic follows a group of high school students who become the target of a serial killer known as Ghostface. It stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Rose McGowan and Drew Barrymore. If you haven't watched them in the original, you've most likely seen the parodies in Scary Movie. It's creepy, strangely cosy, and of course, very bloody. Perfect viewing for movie night! Candyman If you ever stared into a mirror during a sleepover while uttering the word Candyman five times in an attempt to conjure up a killer, this is the movie that originated from. The supernatural horror follows a graduate student writing a thesis on urban legends, leading her to discover Candyman, a (yes, another) hook-handed ghost who was the son of a slave. It's often credited for bringing thoughtful new layers to a well-trodden sub-genre, integrating social commentary about race and class. Maybe you caught the 2021 spiritual sequel of the same name produced by Jordan Peele. Halloween H20: 20 Years Later With the original 1978 horror classic massively popularising the slasher genre, it was only right the movie was honoured with another sequel 20 years later. Jamie Lee Curtis reprises her role as Laurie Strode, who has faked her own death to go into hiding from the murderous Michael Myers, only for him to find her all over again. Though it's the seventh instalment in the franchise, it serves as a direct sequel to Halloween and Halloween II, and features Michelle Williams, Janet Leigh (Jamie's own mother, of Psycho fame), Josh Hartnett, LL Cool J and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Cherry Falls Brittany Murphy stars in this 1999 movie set in the titular small Virginia town where a serial killer targets teen virgins. Like all great slashers, it manages to strike a balance between the bonkers, the scary and the gory. Did we mention there's a scene where the high school students try to evade murder by organising a mass orgy? Yeah… Wes Craven's New Nightmare The '90s was a fertile time for horror revivals, and fans loved this return to the waking nightmare of Freddy Krueger in 1994, who was first introduced in 1984's A Nightmare on Elm Street. This movie came with a bit of a meta twist though, because instead of being portrayed as a villain who haunts nightmares, Freddy actually invaded the real world to target the cast and crew involved in the making of the films about him. As the trailer puts it, 'terror no longer stops at the screen…' Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3 If you're anything like me, this 1974 horror classic is probably still giving you nightmares. The 1990 sequel is the third instalment in the franchise and follows Leatherface and his cannibalistic family who stalk numerous victims in the backroads of Texas. You can expect more of the spine-chilling horrors of the first film with a few updated touches for a new decade (including Lord Of The Rings star Viggo Mortensen). Urban Legend This 1998 horror revolves around a college student who suspects that a series of freak deaths could be connected to urban legends. You might recognise a few faces in the cast including Jared Leto, Alicia Witt, Rebecca Gayheart and Tara Reid. Some critics felt it was a bit of a rip off of Scream, while others appreciate that it was clearly influenced by the movie. So, make of that what you will. Related... Loved The New Superman? Watch These 9 James Gunn Movies Next 11 Classic Movies People Think Aged Like Fine Wine 9 Movies People Thought Would Suck, But Were Actually Amazing
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' returns, but the hook feels blunt
THE familiar chilling melody of 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' echoes once more on the big screen, as the 2025 iteration of the iconic slasher franchise attempts to reignite the terrifying tale of a deadly secret. However, while it serves up a generous platter of nostalgia and ample gore, this latest cinematic offering from Sony Pictures struggles to carve out its own identity, ultimately feeling more like a rehashed effort than a fresh scare. For those who grew up with the 1997 original, the premise is as familiar as a forgotten summer crush: a group of high schoolers, high on youthful recklessness, commit a grave error, dispose of the evidence, and then find themselves haunted by a hook-wielding killer a year later. This new film faithfully recreates that backbone, aiming for a legacy sequel status that directly follows the first two installments, conveniently sidestepping the forgettable third. The film makes an earnest attempt to modernise the narrative, injecting elements of class commentary and true-crime podcast vibes. Yet, these promising avenues often lead to dead ends, leaving the storyline feeling inconsistent and, at times, downright illogical. One can't help but feel a missed opportunity here to truly delve into contemporary anxieties, rather than simply grafting them onto an archaic framework. On the acting front, the new blood, including the likes of Madelyn Cline and Chase Sui Wonders, deliver passable performances. Cline, in particular, shows flashes of engaging comic timing, but the ensemble largely struggles to leave a lasting impression, their characters often as thinly sketched as the film's own plot. Where the film truly finds its footing, ironically, is in the return of its seasoned veterans. Freddie Prinze Jr. reprises his role as Ray Bronson with a newfound gravitas, portraying a character burdened by the past with a palpable "brittle bitterness". He's a more compelling presence here than in his earlier outings, adding a much-needed layer of weary depth. Jennifer Love Hewitt's return as Julie James, while welcome, is unfortunately a more passive affair; her character seemingly sidelined by the narrative's focus on the new generation. For fans, the cameos are certainly a draw, with Sarah Michelle Gellar making an appearance and, notably, Brandy Norwood's return as Karla Wilson in a tantalising mid-credits scene. This particular moment is sure to spark discussions and hopes for future instalments, suggesting that the franchise might have more tricks up its sleeve. In terms of pacing, it's a mixed bag. Some might find the horror set-pieces arriving in rapid succession, maintaining a certain momentum, while others might experience a slog despite the relatively swift 111-minute runtime. The film certainly doesn't shy away from gore, delivering blood-soaked splatter and grisly kills that are arguably more graphic than its predecessors. However, the increased viscera doesn't necessarily translate into increased fear. Jump scares are often telegraphed, and the genuine tension that made the original so effective is largely absent. What starts as potentially gory fun often devolves into something disturbing without truly being entertaining. So, is this latest 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' worth the price of a cinema ticket? For the casual moviegoer, probably not. It's a film that leans heavily on the nostalgia of a bygone era but fails to innovate or truly terrify. It's the kind of slasher flick that might be better enjoyed from the comfort of your couch, if curiosity truly gets the better of you. However, for the die-hard fans of the franchise, particularly those eager to see the original cast members back in action and revel in the sheer audacity of its blood-soaked moments, it might offer just enough familiar thrills to make it a worthwhile, albeit forgettable, trip down memory lane. Just don't expect it to hook you like it used to. NOW SHOWING I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER Durarion: 111 mins Classification: 16
Buzz Feed
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Cast Wars
Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Sarah Pidgeon, Jonah Hauer-King, Tyriq Withers, and Gabbriette Bechtel, aka the cast of "I Know What You Did Last Summer," prove how much they know each other in a competitive game of Cast Wars! #IKnowWhatYouDidLastSummer #IKWYDLS #MadelynCline
Washington Post
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Chase Sui Wonders is having a summer of horror. Intentionally.
It must be terrifying to step into the lead role of a popular horror franchise, especially for an up-and-coming actress. Apparently, this is no less true if your name is Chase Sui Wonders and you came to 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' with experience in the genre. But the latest star in the IKWYDLS franchise says it helped to have a fan in the director's chair and a famous mentor on set.
BBC News
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
I Know What You Did Last Summer: Why 2025 is big for horror
Lights down, armrest gripped, teeth clenched - just an average evening at the cinema for a horror film genre is having a great year in 2025, with the top three examples - Sinners, Final Destination: Bloodlines and 28 Years Later - taking a total of £41.3m ($55.6m) in the compared with £32.1m ($43.1m) for the eight biggest horrors released last year, according to Box Office North America, scary movies have accounted for 17% of ticket purchases this year - up from 11% in 2024 and 4% a decade ago, according to a report from the Reuters news agency."Right now it feels like we're in the renaissance of horror," Chase Sui Wonders, one of the stars of I Know What You Did Last Summer (IKWYDLS), tells BBC Newsbeat."Everyone's going to theatres watching horror movies." The small screen's also helping to switch us on to new releases. According to data provided by TikTok, there's been an rise in horror-related videos globally on the app in the past 12 said 10.7m people used the horror hashtag - an increase of 38% - while HorrorTok rose 40% to tags aren't exclusively used on movie-related content, but TikTok said it had noticed a spike in videos using them during the Cannes Film Festival in May. While the figures for the past year could suggest a horror explosion, long-time fans argue the popularity hasn't crept up on us out of nowhere. Ash Millman, a journalist and presenter who specialises in covering horror, says the genre's success has been more of a slow-burn than a the last 10 years, she says, it's been gathering more critical and commercial says the success of artier efforts such as Hereditary, from studio A24, and crowd pleasers from horror specialists Ash does admit that this year has been a particularly good one for fans."It's got a bit of everything for everyone," she says. "We have sequels, then amazing new things like Sinners."I do think we're going to be talking about 2025 for years to come."Ash points out that the genre has constantly been fed by producers of smaller-scale indie productions, but the number of major releases this year is notable."I think blockbuster horror has become a thing again," she says. "People want to go to the cinema, they want to see it on the big screen, they want to be scared." Since the Covid-19 pandemic, when streaming films at home increased, Hollywood has been struggling to get people back into cinemas. Horror movies, which tend to be relatively cheap to make, seem to be bucking the trend, and IKWYDLS is the latest big studio release hoping to do the same. Its director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson tells Newsbeat the feeling of watching with an audience is hard to replicate on your sofa."I think it's the collective experience of being scared," she says. "It's so fun. Everybody wants to go to the movies with their friends and jump and scream and have a good time."IKWYDLS is a retread of the cult 1997 slasher movie about a group of friends who agree to cover up a tragic accident, only to be pursued a year later by an anonymous killer known as the original came out in October - the traditional "spooky season" window for big horror releases. But IKWYDLS cast member Jonah Hauer-King says he thinks the new version won't feel out of place in July."Counter-intuitively, though it is frightening and scary, there is something feel-good about this kind of film," he says."It doesn't take itself too seriously and it is a bit of a wild ride, so it feels like a summer popcorn film with the scares and with the thrills." Jonah thinks there is also a deeper reason for the appeal of horror, too."I think at the moment people want to go to the cinema for a bit of escapism, forget about things and have a bit of fun," he agrees, and says times of "chaos and uncertainty" in the wider world tend to boost the genre."I think that's always a big festering ground for horror to make statements," she says."I feel like horror is a reflection of society but gives us a bit of control over it."Usually you see people kind of battling against a great evil and overcoming it in blockbuster horror, where we get a nice wrapped-up ending."And I think that's a really nice form of escapism and a way of kind of moving past these horrible things going on in the world." Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here.
