“I Know What You Did Last Summer” 2025: A Bloody Nostalgic Ride Back to Croaker
So, I just watched the new I Know What You Did Last Summer —yes, the 2025 version—and wow, there's a lot to unpack. If you're a fan of the original 1997 slasher or even its chaotic sequels, this legacy sequel might hit you right in the nostalgic gut—harpoon and all.
First things first, they brought back Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr., and honestly, seeing them together again is kind of electric. They're older, salt-and-peppered, and carrying the trauma of that deadly summer like a weighted fishing net. Prinze, in particular, shows up with a depth I didn’t expect, and Hewitt? She still knows how to hold a screen like she’s carrying all our teen-horror memories with her.
This time around, the film leans more into being self-aware—meta even. There are moments where the characters almost wink at the audience, as if they know they're trapped in a reboot, and somehow that adds charm rather than cringe. Director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson balances the horror and humor well—sometimes too well, because just when a jump scare is about to land, the film undercuts it with a laugh or a knowing smirk.
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But let’s talk kills. This movie doesn’t play nice. Gone are the days of implied deaths and off-screen violence. Instead, you get full-on gore: harpoons through the chest, blood spraying like it’s on sale, and body counts that pile up fast. The Fisherman is back, deadlier and more brutal than ever, and this time the camera doesn’t flinch.
Madelyn Cline, by the way, is the breakout here. She’s funny, fierce, and completely steals every scene she’s in. She channels that iconic 90s scream queen energy while also bringing fresh comic timing. If they do another sequel (and let’s be real, they probably will), she better be front and center.
Now, is the movie perfect? Not really. The third act kind of spirals into a confusing mess with one too many twists and some pacing issues. And while it’s fun to revisit old haunts and characters, the movie doesn’t exactly bring new themes or depth to the franchise. It plays like a remix of other, better legacy horror sequels—think Scream (2022) or even Halloween (2018) —without quite reaching those heights.
Still, for all its flaws, I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) is a bloody good time. It might not change the genre, but it absolutely delivers what it promises: nostalgic callbacks, smart(ish) commentary, some genuine thrills, and a whole lot of gore. If you grew up on the original, you’ll probably grin (and wince) your way through this one.
And hey, even if you end up groaning at some of the dialogue or predictable scares, at least you’ll walk away knowing one thing: the Fisherman still knows what you did… and he’s not done yet.
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