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UPI
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Movie review: 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' fumbles horror, legacy
1 of 5 | Jonah Hauer-King, Sarah Pidgeon, Chase Sui Wonders, Madelyn Cline and Tyriq Withers, from left to right, star in "I Know What You Did Last Summer," in theaters Friday. Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment LOS ANGELES, July 16 (UPI) -- I Know What You Did Last Summer, in theaters Friday, is not a very good horror movie. With unsatisfying fan service, it is not a good legacy sequel either. The film, the fourth in the I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise, is set in Southport, N.C., the same town where the original 1997 movie took place. It too centers on a group of friends who cover up a roadside accident and are subsequently stalked by a killer with a fisherman's hook for a hand. This sequel opens with Ava (Chase Sui Wonders) returning to Southport for her friends Danica (Madelyn Cline) and Teddy's (Tyriq Withers) engagement party. Their high school friend, Milo (Jonah Hauer-King) also attends, and when they discover old classmate Stevie (Sarah Pidgeon) working as a caterer, they invite her for a drive to watch the Fourth of July fireworks. After two fakeouts, the actual accident is caused by Teddy, who seemingly hits and kills a pedestrian, then convinces his friends to leave by promising he called someone for help. If this franchise is good for anything, hopefully it is to convince people never to leave the scene of an accident. When Ava returns next year for Danica's wedding, a lot has changed. Danica now hangs out with Stevie regularly, and is engaged to a different man due to Teddy spiraling after the incident. When the killings begin, the first several victims were not even involved with the crime. While they add to the body count, their deaths interminably prolong any danger to the main cast, and dilute the threat to the characters actually involved in the coverup. There are more fake jump scares than genuine peril. The killer's fisherman slicker, at least, is scarier than the '90s incarnation. I Know What You Did Last Summer hints at the cycle of history repeating itself when society fails to learn from it. The Southport police, with the help of Teddy's father, Grant (Billy Campbell), have effectively swept 1997 under the rug. When the copycat killings begin, authorities spin both the accident and the summer's very public deaths, as unfortunate coincidences. They also offer a pastor, basically sending thoughts and prayers. The theme of whitewashing the past could have been relevant; instead, it's simply an excuse to rehash the franchise without interrogating it. On her return trip, Ava hooks up with a stranger, Tyler (Gabriette Bechtel), at the airport. Tyler turns out to be a true crime podcaster investigating the 1997 murders in Southport. She serves to dump a ton of exposition in her recordings, and also takes Ava to an iconic location from the original so the filmmakers can recreate that movie's ominous mannequins covered in plastic. I Know What You Did Last Summer is not the first legacy sequel to make podcasters characters. The 2018 Halloween and Terrifier 3 both have true crime podcasters, and the Ghostbusters sequels literally have a character named Podcast. Not only is this sequel set in the same place as the 1997 film, but original stars Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. return as their characters, Julia and Ray. Hewitt and Prinze are great sports but many of the callbacks to their previous movies feel condescending, not loving. One callback is so silly it is insulting. Portraying the surviving original characters as trauma survivors has also become an old trope. It is appreciated when handled with the sensitivity of Jamie Lee Curtis in Halloween or Neve Campbell in Scream, but I Know What You Did Last Summer just wants to get Hewitt to say her famous lines again. The eventual unmasking of the killer is not satisfying either. A lot of dialogue has to be spoken really fast to even justify it making sense. Finally, I Know What You Did Last Summer has the gall to set up yet another sequel in a mid-credits scene. If they're following the 1998 sequel, they'll have to call it I Still Still Know What You Did Last Summer. Fred Topel, who attended film school at Ithaca College, is a UPI entertainment writer based in Los Angeles. He has been a professional film critic since 1999, a Rotten Tomatoes critic since 2001, and a member of the Television Critics Association since 2012 and the Critics Choice Association since 2023. Read more of his work in Entertainment.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tokyo Ghoul anime set to return to US theaters this July for one-night special screening; know date, time and episodes featured
Source: IMDb Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment are bringing fans a thrilling one-night event—Sink Your Teeth: A Tokyo Ghoul Celebration. Scheduled for this July, this special theatrical screening will take place in select US theaters, offering viewers a chance to relive iconic moments from the dark fantasy anime Tokyo Ghoul on the big screen. The event is designed not just as a screening, but as a tribute to the series' powerful legacy and dedicated fanbase. For longtime followers and newcomers alike, it's a rare opportunity to unite with fellow fans and celebrate one of anime's most gripping stories. Tokyo Ghoul one-time scheduled for July 21 2025 across selected US theatres Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment are collaborating to present Sink Your Teeth: A Tokyo Ghoul Celebration , a one-night-only theatrical event. This special screening offers fans a chance to experience key episodes from the acclaimed anime Tokyo Ghoul on the big screen. The event will be held in select theaters across the United States, providing an immersive experience for both new viewers and longtime fans. Source: Crunchyroll Tokyo Ghoul one-night screening in US theatres: Event details Date: July 21, 2025 Runtime: 2 hours and 26 minutes Language: English Dub Episodes featured: Episodes 1, 5, 8, 10, 11, and 12 from Season 1 All episodes will be presented in English dub, ensuring accessibility for a wide audience. This curated selection highlights pivotal moments in the storyline and character development, offering a condensed yet immersive experience of the anime's dramatic arc. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo Tokyo Ghoul: Ken Kaneki's transformation synopsis At the heart of Tokyo Ghoul is Ken Kaneki, a quiet and introverted college student. In a world where ghouls—supernatural beings that survive by consuming human flesh—exist in constant conflict with humans, Kaneki's life takes a drastic turn after a deadly encounter with Rize, a mysterious ghoul. Following a critical medical operation, Kaneki becomes a hybrid of human and ghoul, forced to navigate the dangerous and violent society where he must either hunt or be hunted. The series explores his internal struggle and quest for identity amid this dark, divided world. Tokyo Ghoul streaming details Tokyo Ghoul is currently available for streaming on Crunchyroll, where fans can watch the full series. Crunchyroll describes the show as a gripping blend of horror, action, and psychological drama that delves deeply into themes of survival, identity, and the moral complexities of coexistence between humans and ghouls. This theatrical event offers a chance for fans to revisit or experience these iconic episodes together in a cinematic environment. Also Read | This OTT platform reveals over 50% of its subscribers are anime fans, highlighting global surge in viewership with over 150 million
The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc' trailer: Double dilemma for Denji
A new trailer has been released for Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, the upcoming animated feature based on Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga series. The film, a direct sequel to the first season of the anime television series, is set to premiere in Japanese theatres on September 19, 2025. It will be released internationally beginning September 24, with a U.S. release scheduled for October 29 through Sony Pictures Entertainment. Produced by MAPPA, Reze Arc continues the story of Denji, a young devil hunter who becomes 'Chainsaw Man' after merging with the Chainsaw Devil, Pochita. The film follows Denji as he meets Reze, a mysterious new character introduced shortly after the events of Season 1. The newly released trailer includes the theme song IRIS OUT, performed by Kenshi Yonezu, who previously contributed the opening theme KICK BACK for the anime series. 'It's a great privilege to continue my musical involvement from the TV anime series to the film,' Yonezu said in a statement shared by the production. In addition to the trailer, the film announced several new voice cast members. Hidenori Takahashi will voice the Vice-Commander of Public Safety Devil Hunter Section 2, Kenji Akabane joins as Nomo, Kenji Nomura plays an unnamed character pursuing Denji, and Eri Kitamura will voice the Typhoon Devil. Tatsuya Yoshihara is directing the film, returning from his work on the Chainsaw Man series and Black Clover. The screenplay is written by Hiroshi Seko, with character designs by Kazutaka Sugiyama. Other members of the production team include Sota Shigetsugu as action animation director and Kiyotaka Oshiyama overseeing devil designs. Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is part of an expanding anime adaptation of Fujimoto's manga, which premiered its first season in 2022. The anime series is available for streaming via Crunchyroll.
India.com
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Project Hail Mary Trailer Out: Ryan Gosling Is On A Space Mission To Save The Earth
New Delhi: Ryan Gosling is headed to space in this thrilling first trailer of Project Hail Mary, the latest action-packed sci-fi adventure from directors Phil Lord & Christopher Miller (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Lego Movie). Trailer: The film is slated to release in theaters all over India on March 20, 2026, as part of the multi-year international theatrical distribution deal between Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment, ensuring wide release across key global markets, including India. Project Hail Mary stars Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, a lone astronaut who wakes up on a spaceship far from Earth with no memory of who he is or why he's there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone. Joining Gosling is an acclaimed ensemble cast featuring Sandra Hüller, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung, and Milana Vayntrub. Directed by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller, and written by Drew Goddard, the film is produced by Amy Pascal, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Aditya Sood, Rachel O'Connor, Andy Weir, and Ryan Gosling.
Pink Villa
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
28 Years Later Worldwide Box Office: Danny Boyle's zombie film storms past USD 100 million mark in opening weekend, surpasses previous installments in just 12 days
Marking the return of Danny Boyle and Alex Garland to the franchise, 28 Years Later, is performing decently at the box office. Set in post-apocalyptic times, the zombie-horror movie has wrapped its second weekend on a reasonable note. 28 Years Later zooms past the USD 100 million mark globally Distributed by Sony Pictures Entertainment, 28 Years Later stormed past the USD 100 million mark at the worldwide box office. The movie grossed USD 13.7 million overseas in its second weekend, taking the international cume to USD 52.7 million. It smashed USD 50.3 million in its domestic markets in 12 days of theatrical run including previews. The total cume of 28 Years Later reached USD 103 million by the end of its second weekend. 28 Years Later surpasses franchise's previous installment Starring Jodi Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams and Ralph Fiennes, the movie surpassed the final cume of the franchise's previous two installments. The movie took only 12 days to surpass 28 Weeks Later (USD 65 million) and 28 Days Later (USD 72.6 million) at the worldwide box office. The legacy horror film opened to polarising reactions from across the global territories. Though the movie managed to impress the critics, it met with mixed reactions from the audience. The audience's reception impacted its business heavily. Although its sequel is already in development, under the direction of Nia DaCosta. Now, it will be interesting to see whether the makers continue with their plans or think otherwise looking at the performance of the movie. The Danny Boyle directorial is expected to wind its domestic box office journey around USD 65 million to USD 70 million. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more.
