New "I Know What You Did Last Summer" Movie Gets Release Date
Get ready to sink your teeth into some summer thrills! Paramount Pictures has just announced the release date for the upcoming reboot of the classic horror movie, "I Know What You Did Last Summer". The film, which is scheduled to hit theaters on August 27, 2023, promises to bring back the same suspense and terror that made the original 1997 film a fan favorite.
The new adaptation will be directed by Lou Taylor Pucci, known for his work on horror movies like "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" and "All My Friends Are Dead". The screenplay is written by Shay Hatten, a rising star in the screenwriting world, who made his debut with the hit movie "John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum".
The story follows a group of teenagers who, after attending a party, make a split-second decision that leads to a tragic accident involving a pedestrian. As the consequences of their actions unfold, they begin to receive a series of eerie messages from an unknown sender who claims to know what really happened that night. The messages escalate into a sinister game of cat and mouse, forcing the teens to confront the dark secrets of their past and the evil forces that are now targeting them.
The original "I Know What You Did Last Summer" movie was based on the 1973 novel of the same name by Lois Duncan and starred Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, and Freddie Prinze Jr. The film’s success spawned a franchise, with two sequels, but the new reboot aims to bring a fresh and modern take to the beloved horror classic.
"We are thrilled to bring back the spirit of the original movie while introducing it to a new generation of horror fans," said Paramount Pictures president, Emma Watts. "Our cast and crew are excited to create a thrilling and chilling experience that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats."
The film is currently in production, with a talented young cast of actors set to bring the characters to life. With its release date confirmed, fans of the horror genre can start counting down the days until they can sink their teeth into some good old-fashioned summer thrills.
"I Know What You Did Last Summer" will hit theaters on August 27, 2023, and is sure to be a must-see for horror fans of all ages. Stay tuned for more updates on the movie, and get ready to scream your way through a terrifying summer!