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I Know What You Did Last Summer: Profitable Yet Panned

8/5/2025

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The 2025 reboot of "I Know What You Did Last Summer" attempts to capture the essence of the 1997 classic, following friends burdened by a haunting secret. While it raked in $60 million worldwide, critics panned it with a dismal 36% on Rotten Tomatoes, citing its heavy reliance on nostalgia and clunky dialogue, yet it still managed to turn a profit.

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The 2025 reboot of "I Know What You Did Last Summer" attempts to capture the essence of the 1997 classic, following friends burdened by a haunting secret. While it raked in $60 million worldwide, critics panned it with a dismal 36% on Rotten Tomatoes, citing its heavy reliance on nostalgia and clunky dialogue, yet it still managed to turn a profit.