Core Plot Premise
Four friends—Julie James, Helen Shivers, Barry Cox, and Ray Bronson—cover up a accidental car death they caused. A year later, a mysterious fisherman begins stalking and killing them, using secrets from that night to exact revenge.
Key Events and Twists
The killer targets each friend based on their individual roles in the cover-up. Julie receives a note reading "I know what you did last summer," which triggers panic as the body count rises. The investigation reveals that the driver was not the person initially blamed, adding layers of guilt and mistrust among the group.
Resolution and Aftermath
The story culminates in a confrontation where the true identity and motive of the killer are revealed. The survivors must face the consequences of their actions and the violence that followed. The film concludes with a final twist that recontextualizes the group's shared secret.
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