I Know Who You Did Last Summer

A group of friends returns to their hometown one year after a drunken hit-and-run accident that they vowed to keep secret. However, a mysterious figure starts sending them threatening notes, seemingly aware of their dark secret. As they try to uncover the identity of their tormentor, old tensions resurface, and their lives are thrown into further peril.

The film received largely negative reviews from critics, who found it to be a derivative and uninspired addition to the slasher genre. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, contributing to its poor box office performance and overall lukewarm reception.

• Praised for its attempt at a more mature tone compared to its predecessors, but ultimately criticized for its predictable plot and lack of genuine scares.

• The film was seen as a rehash of familiar slasher tropes without adding anything new or innovative to the genre.

• Performances were generally considered adequate but unable to elevate the weak script and convoluted storyline.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicated disappointment with the film's reliance on clichés and its failure to deliver suspenseful moments. Many felt the plot was nonsensical and the characters underdeveloped, leading to a generally unsatisfying viewing experience.

Despite its release in 2006, the film is often misremembered as being part of the late 1990s slasher revival alongside its 1997 namesake, though it is a standalone sequel.