Is I Still Know What You Did Last Summer scary?

Yes, properly. I Still Know What You Did Last Summer is the real thing without being an endurance test.

How gory is I Still Know What You Did Last Summer?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is I Still Know What You Did Last Summer rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is an R, with real scares, several jump scares, and moderate sex and nudity. Keep it for adults.

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I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)

Film · 1h 40m · Rated R

Horror, Mystery, Thriller

A chilling vacation turns deadly as a relentless killer stalks friends still haunted by last summer's secret.

Suspenseful and pulpy. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

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I Still Know What You Did Last Summer parents guide

No surprises for an R: real scares and several jump scares.

Scare: Properly scary; Frightening, not just tense.
Jump scares: Several; More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Strong violence; Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity: Moderate; Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language: Strong; Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

How we rate: an AI reads what is known about each title and tags it 0 to 3; we check the tags against a hand-rated set and correct them by hand when readers tell us. Estimates, not a scene-by-scene review. Spot a mistake? Tell us.

Three questions

Is I Still Know What You Did Last Summer scary?: Yes, properly. I Still Know What You Did Last Summer is the real thing without being an endurance test.
How gory is I Still Know What You Did Last Summer?: Light gore and strong violence.
What is I Still Know What You Did Last Summer rated, and is it OK for kids?: It is an R, with real scares, several jump scares, and moderate sex and nudity. Keep it for adults.

What is I Still Know What You Did Last Summer about?

Ever since killing the Fisherman one year ago, Julie James is still haunted by images of him after her. When her best friend Karla wins free tickets to the Bahamas, Julie finds this a perfect opportunity to finally relax. But someone is waiting for her. Someone who she thought was dead. Someone who is out again for revenge.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

It leaves the ending open to interpretation.