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Sarah Michelle Gellar's Return Fails to Revive Helen's Depth

7/27/2025

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In the 2025 remake of *I Know What You Did Last Summer*, Sarah Michelle Gellar reprises her role as Helen Shivers, but her return feels more like a missed opportunity than a meaningful addition. While Gellar delivers a solid performance, the film strips Helen of her depth, leaving viewers longing for the complexity that once defined her.

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In the 2025 remake of *I Know What You Did Last Summer*, Sarah Michelle Gellar reprises her role as Helen Shivers, but her return feels more like a missed opportunity than a meaningful addition. While Gellar delivers a solid performance, the film strips Helen of her depth, leaving viewers longing for the complexity that once defined her.