I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer

"What he knows might kill you…"

2006 1h 32m EN

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★4.1TMDB · 514

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Several teenagers in a small-town in Colorado concoct a July 4th prank based on a frightening legend that goes awry when their friend ends up accidentally killed; however, the teens agree to keep their involvement a secret from the authorities, who continue to search for the man who apparently killed their friend. A year later, with the July 4th celebration coming up again, the teenagers realize that they're being stalked by someone who clearly intends on keeping the horrible legend alive by killing them off.

“What he knows might kill you…”

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Cast

Brooke Nevin
Amber Williams
David Paetkau
Colby Patterson
Torrey DeVitto
Zoe
Ben Easter
Lance
Seth Packard
Roger
Don Shanks
The Fisherman
K.C. Clyde
Deputy Hafner
Michael Flynn
Sheriff Davis

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sylvain White
Writers: Michael D. Weiss
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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2 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "I Know What You Did Last Summer Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sylvain White, shot by Stephen M. Katz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Justin Burnett. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor David Checel shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Brooke Nevin and David Paetkau and Torrey DeVitto carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "What he knows might kill you…".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0469111 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Sylvain White directs. Stephen M. Katz behind the camera. Justin Burnett scores. David Checel cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 20 years ago.
2Part of the "I Know What You Did Last Summer Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Sylvain White, shot by Stephen M. Katz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Justin Burnett. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor David Checel shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Brooke Nevin and David Paetkau and Torrey DeVitto carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "What he knows might kill you…".
8IMDB entry: tt0469111 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 14 themes, including "loss of loved one", "fireworks", "colorado", "baseball bat".
10Released under 12 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Stephen M. Katz
Original score: Justin Burnett
Editing: David Checel
Production design: Eric Weiler
Costume design: Amy Jean Roberts
Makeup / hair: Greg T. Moon
Sound: Paula Fairfield
Stunt coordinator: Don Shanks
Runtime: 92 min · 1h 32m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006)

Part of

I Know What You Did Last Summer Collection

I Know What You Did Last Summer is a 1997 American slasher film based on the 1973 novel of the same name by Lois Duncan. The film stars Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe and Freddie Prinze Jr., with Anne Heche and Bridgette Wilson appearing in supporting roles. It centers on four friends who are being stalked by a killer, one year after covering up a car accident in which they were involved. The film was directed by Jim Gillespie, from a screenplay written by Kevin Williamson, writer of Scream. The film was followed by three sequels, I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998), the straight-to-DVD release I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006), and the legacy sequel also titled I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025).

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tmdb516161672024-09-03
★ 1/10
The "I Know What You Did Last Summer" franchise has left a lasting impact on audiences, with the first film being particularly noteworthy for its thrilling and grounded portrayal of a vengeful antagonist. Ben Willis stands out as a compelling and underrated character, bringing a sense of realism to the story without delving into the supernatural realm. Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. deliver captivating performances, drawing viewers in with their charisma and acting prowess. The sequel, "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer," takes the characters on a harrowing adventure to an island, adding another layer of suspense and terror to the franchise. While some may overlook this installment as a credible sequel, the addition of Brandy Norwood as Carla contributes to the film's appeal and intensity. However, the franchise takes a misstep with "I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer," introducing supernatural elements that detract from the grounded nature of the original films. This departure from reality diminishes the impact of the storyline and characters, leading to a disappointing third installment that lacks the involvement of the main cast. The television series based on the franchise offers a different but enjoyable take on the story, adding credibility and entertainment value to the overall franchise. While the series was cut short, fans are eager for a reboot that promises to bring fresh energy to the familiar tale. It is hoped that the original cast will return, providing a seamless continuation of the beloved saga akin to the success of the "Scream" franchise.
r96sk2025-04-20
★ 4/10
<em>'I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer'</em> is a further drop off, following on from the poor <em>'I Still Know What You Did Last Summer'</em>. This one is actually better in a literal few ways, one being the opening death and the other is the cinematography. Aside from those two bits, which obviously aren't enough to make up for anything, it's an extremely weak film. It's more remake of the original than a second sequel, painfully a rehash in a number of scenes in fact. None of the original cast return, none of the replacements are passable. As always with me, I don't have any dislike for the cast because it's hardly their fault when a film is of such low quality. This movie on its own is evidently one that'll be forgotten, even more so now given the 2025 release is going to be a direct sequel to its predecessor. Hardly a surprise!