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‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Ending Explained: Did That Twist Shock You? (POLL)
SOUTHPORT, NORTH CAROLINA, JUL 18 – The new series blends horror and nostalgia as Southport's privileged youths face deadly revenge one year after a fatal July Fourth car accident, police cover-ups complicate the story.
- On July 18, 2025, I Know What You Did Last Summer hits theaters, set in Southport, North Carolina, featuring gruesome kills and a story about friends hiding a deadly secret.
- In the opening, five young adults cause a fatal car wreck on July Fourth, prompting them to swear secrecy, featuring Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Sarah Pidgeon and Tyriq Withers.
- Visually, the movie alternates between graphic kills, display shots, and dark humor referencing Nicole Kidman’s AMC commercials and true-crime podcasts, blending horror and pop culture.
- Meanwhile, local police in Southport hide the murders to protect tourism, as a bloodied note warns `I know what you did last summer` one year after the crash.
- For long-time fans, the film rehashes its predecessor’s tone and depth, underscoring a legacy that launched Gen X stars Freddie Prinze Jr., Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Ryan Phillippe.
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