I Know What You Did Last Summer is linked with Scream, often judged to be less clever and original despite its popularity. Initially an adaptation of Lois Duncan's novel, it follows the slasher formula with a third-act killer reveal. The first film features a convoluted plot led by the villain Ben Willis. Although it launched a franchise, subsequent entries struggled to replicate the success or creativity of its predecessor, highlighting a disparity in memorable moments compared to other slasher films.
The late-'90s slasher resurgence peaked with Wes Craven's Scream, which had a sharp screenplay from Kevin Williamson that blended humor and scares effectively.
Despite being a hit, I Know What You Did Last Summer faced comparisons with Scream and was often judged as less clever, original, and fun.
The series, starting as an '80s-style slasher adaptation of Lois Duncan's 1973 YA thriller, has been overshadowed by more iconic horror franchises, particularly due to its third-act killer reveal.
The first film’s convoluted plot culminated in the reveal of Ben Willis as the killer, a twist that led to a franchise, though its follow-up failed to deliver memorable suspense.
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