‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Sequel Trailer Drops with Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr.
The ’90s are back in a big way—not just in fashion but also in horror. This summer, the iconic slasher film I Know What You Did Last Summer is getting a legacy sequel, set to hit theaters on July 18. The original 1997 thriller, starring Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr., terrified audiences with its tale of a group of friends hunted by a vengeful fisherman. Now, the new film brings back Hewitt and Prinze to guide a fresh cast through another deadly game of cat and mouse.
What’s the New Movie About?
The first trailer for the sequel, directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, reveals a plot that echoes the original. A new group of friends in Southport, North Carolina, accidentally hit someone with their car. Instead of reporting the incident, they cover it up—only to receive ominous messages a year later: “I know what you did last summer.” Sound familiar?
This time, however, the terrified teens have an advantage: Julie James (Hewitt) and Ray Bronson (Prinze), survivors of the original massacre, are back to share their hard-earned wisdom. The trailer teases their involvement as mentors, helping the new victims navigate the deadly pursuit of yet another hook-wielding killer.
Why This Sequel Matters
Legacy sequels—films that bring back original cast members to pass the torch—have become a popular trend in horror. Movies like Halloween (2018) and Scream (2022) successfully blended nostalgia with fresh scares, and I Know What You Did Last Summer seems poised to do the same. Fans of the original will appreciate seeing Hewitt and Prinze reprise their roles, while newcomers get a modern twist on the classic slasher formula.
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Final Thoughts
Nostalgia is a powerful force, and the return of I Know What You Did Last Summer taps into that perfectly. The trailer suggests a mix of suspense, dark humor, and callbacks to the original—everything a legacy sequel needs. While some may argue that Hollywood is over-relying on reboots, this one feels justified, especially with Hewitt and Prinze back in action. If the film delivers on the tension and gore of the original while updating the story for a new generation, it could be one of the summer’s must-see horror flicks.
