Overview
I Know What You Did Last Summer is a 1997 American slasher film. The story follows a group of friends who are stalked and killed one year after a fatal car accident they covered up. The movie is based on the novel by Lois Duncan and was written by Kevin Williamson.
Plot and Characters
The film centers on Julie James, played by Sarah Michelle Gellar, and her friends Helen, Barry, and Ray. After accidentally hitting a pedestrian, they decide to hide the body. A year later, a mysterious fisherman begins targeting them, using their secret against each other. The killer wields a hook and wears a rain slicker.
Production and Reception
Directed by Jim Gillespie and produced by Neal H. Moritz, the movie was filmed in North Carolina and California. It was released by Columbia Pictures and became a commercial hit, grossing over 125 million dollars worldwide. The film is noted for its suspenseful pacing and its place in the late 1990s slasher revival.
