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Tom's Guide
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
This iconic slasher movie is leaving Netflix — I'm not missing out and neither should you
Between the "Scream" franchise, "The Blair Witch Project"-induced "found footage" phenomenon and M. Night Shyamalan mind-benders like "The Sixth Sense" and Oscar-winning thrillers like "Silence of the Lambs," the 1990s were a great time for horror. One of the most crowd-pleasing (if not exactly critically acclaimed) titles in the slasher genre is "I Know What You Did Last Summer," which sees an iconic foursome of Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze Jr. and Ryan Phillippe battle a hook-wielding maniac in their small seaside town. The movie comes from director Jim Gillespie and screenwriter Kevin Williamson, the latter of whom recently tapped into the "murderous coastal town" genre yet again with his new Netflix show "The Waterfront." And, as is always the case with the platform's ever-changing library, you now only have a few days left to catch the '90s horror favorite on Netflix before it departs the streamer on July 1. With "IKWYDLS" officially getting a present-day reboot scheduled for theatrical release on July 18, it's high time to revisit the jump-scare original. Here's why you should add "I Know What You Did Last Summer" to your watch list this weekend. "I Know What You Did Last Summer" centers on four teenage friends who accidentally hit a pedestrian following a beach trip to celebrate July 4. They don't alert the authorities and instead dispose the body, vowing to never discuss the horrible incident again. However, a year later, Julie James (Jennifer Love Hewitt), receives a letter revealing that someone else was on the road that night and knows exactly what they did. Seeking revenge, a hook-wielding killer fisherman begins haunting the four friends throughout their town of Southport, North Carolina, set on taking out the kiddos one by bloody one. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Again, the original "I Know What You Did Last Summer" wasn't exactly an immediate hit with professional critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, where the film holds an approval rating of 48%, the critical consensus reads: "A by-the-numbers slasher that arrived a decade too late, the mostly tedious 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' will likely only hook diehard fans of the genre." However, some critics were more charmed by the horror flick, which, along with "Scream" a year earlier, helped revive the slasher genre. Derek Elley of Variety called it a "polished genre piece with superior fright elements that should perform at better-than-average theatrical levels," while Richard Harrington of The Washington Post dubbed it "a smart and sharply-drawn genre film with a moral center, and with a solid cast of young actors to hold it." In the decades since its release, "I Know What You Did Last Summer" has endured among horror fans (and been the subject of many a funny parody) thanks to its very nineties-ness, from those Williamson-penned precocious teens to the megawatt '90s names playing them ("Party of Five" star Jennifer Love Hewitt, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" icon Sarah Michelle Gellar.) It's a bloody-good-fun relic of a long-gone era, but one that's clearly still resonating with viewers all these years later. Watch on Netflix until June 30, 2025
Buzz Feed
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Funny Pictures With Unexpected Plot Twists
Ever read something online, and when you get to the end, you're like, "Wow, they had us in the first half, not gonna lie"? Well, every meme, photo, and post in this list is just like that: like a little M. Night Shyamalan movie, with a twist at the end. But like, they're good, funny twists, not scary ones. Want more funny, weird, wholesome, or just plain interesting internet content? Subscribe to the Only Good Internet newsletter to get all of the scrolling with none of the doom. Are they gone? PANCAKES. The extra twist is that this photo is actually of a guy named Oswald T. Avery. 🫠🫠🫠 The heart attack I would have had... What a believable story. Cut it out! Ah, yes, not that one. Awww. Wait a minute... Relatable! Happy Pride! Damn inflation. Got em! Ponds work, too. Title was like 👀 at first. Totally free! In case it wasn't clear. Well, I'll be damned! My raviolis! And finally: Mmmm, turkey. Want more funny, weird, wholesome, or just plain interesting internet content like what you just read? Subscribe to the Only Good Internet newsletter to get all of the scrolling with none of the doom. No politics, no celeb drama, just Good Content.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Big names film in RI, but tax cap prevents more projects
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — While more major production companies are gravitating toward Rhode Island, the state has had to turn away several projects due to its annual cap on film and TV tax credits. Several productions are already in the works, including a psychological romance from award-winning director M. Night Shyamalan starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Filming is scheduled to begin this summer entirely in Rhode Island. RELATED: M. Night Shyamalan, Jake Gyllenhaal movie to film in RI On Tuesday, the State Properties Committee approved a request from production company Binding Edge Pictures to use the Cranston Street Armory from May through the end of the year. The film is expected to create around 400 full-time jobs and hire thousands of extras. Another recent project that made it to the Ocean State is Gordon Ramsay's upcoming reality series 'Secret Service,' which filmed at Crazy Burger in Narragansett earlier this month. While these are exciting opportunities to showcase Rhode Island, other productions have had to look elsewhere after the state hit its annual $20 million tax credit cap. SEE ALSO: Crazy Burger duped into new Gordon Ramsay show Rhode Island Film and TV Office Executive Director Steven Feinberg said the cap for 2025 was reduced from $40 million because not all credits were used last year due to the writers' and actors' strikes. 'I've turned away Academy Award winners. I've turned away TV series because we don't have enough credits,' Feinberg said. A new Hallmark holiday movie set in Newport was ultimately filmed mostly in Connecticut due to the lack of available credits. Feinberg said he's not currently pushing for legislative changes to the cap because of federal budget cuts and ongoing uncertainty, but he remains hopeful about pursuing an increase next year. NEXT: Filming wraps in RI for Rod Serling documentary Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
M. Night Shyamalan, Jake Gyllenhaal movie to film in RI
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — This summer, filming for a supernatural romantic thriller is set to take place in Rhode Island. Academy Award-nominated writer and director M. Night Shyamalan is teaming up with New York Times best-selling author Nicholas Sparks to create an original love story with a supernatural twist. The project will be filmed entirely in the Ocean State, according to the Rhode Island Film & TV Office. The screenplay will be written independently by Shyamalan, while Sparks—best known for 'The Notebook,' which was adapted into a film in 2004—will write a novel based on the same narrative. The Binding Edge Pictures film will star popular actor Jake Gyllenhaal, known for his roles in 'Donnie Darko,' 'Road House,' and the upcoming Apple TV+ series 'Presumed Innocent.' Shyamalan will produce the film alongside Ashwin Rajan, Theresa Park, and Marc Bienstock. His most recent film, 'Trap,' a psychological thriller starring Josh Hartnett, was released in last August. 'It is a dream come true to have one of my favorite filmmakers making an original movie here in our beloved Ocean State,' Steven Feinberg, RI Film & TV Office executive director, said. 'Rhode Island is a special location steeped in history, beauty and great mystery.' Feinberg described Shyamalan as a 'visionary' who consistently attracts 'top-notch talent.' Gov. Dan McKee praised the project, saying it showcases the state's unique landscape and local talent while boosting the economy. 'Every time a production shoots here we see a positive impact on our local businesses,' McKee said. NEXT | A new dimension: Rod Serling documentary filming wraps in Rhode Island Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Boston Globe
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
M. Night Shyamalan to film ‘supernatural romantic thriller' in R.I. this summer with Jake Gyllenhaal
'Night is a visionary who always attracts top-notch talent in front of and behind the camera,' Steven Feinberg, executive director of the state Film & Television Office, said in a statement. 'Rhode Island is a special location steeped in history, beauty and great mystery. With all of these amazing ingredients in the hands of a master filmmaker, we can expect M. Night Shyamalan and his outstanding team to tantalize our senses and make a movie we can all be proud of!' Get Globe Rhode Island Food Club A weekly newsletter about food and dining in Rhode Island, by Globe Rhode Island reporter Alexa Gagosz. Enter Email Sign Up Further details about the film have not yet been reported. But in announcing the partnership with Shyamalan Advertisement 'I'm teaming up with the brilliant Academy Award-nominated director M. Night Shyamalan to create a film adaptation that will blend the heartfelt, timeless romance you know and love with his signature touch of mystery and suspense,' Sparks said. In separate statements on Thursday, Rhode Island House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio touted the production is slated to bring jobs and help boost the state economy. Advertisement Rhode Island most recently served as a backdrop for 'Ella McCay,' a movie starring Emma Mackey, Woody Harrelson, and Jamie Lee Curtis 'With our unique landscape and talented local artists, Rhode Island is an ideal location to film a motion picture or television series,' Governor Dan McKee said in a statement on Thursday. 'Every time a production shoots here we see a positive impact on our local businesses. This is the type of energy that keeps moving our economy forward.' Christopher Gavin can be reached at
