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‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Legacy Sequel To Include Franchise Easter Eggs Teases Writer

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The 90s was the era for “mystery who-dun-it” slasher films. One of these films was the iconic slasher I Know What You Did Last Summer. Recently, in an interview with Screenrant, Leah McKendrick, the writer for the Legacy sequel stated “there are so many Easter eggs and nods to the OG fans“. This seems to be the most recent trend for reboots and sequels of popular franchises. Check out more of what she said and more about the film below.

Movie Image from I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)

In the interview, Leah McKendrick teases “I will tell you that your favorite most iconic line from the original will be repurposed and brought back for the old school fans. I’m always thinking of you. I am one of you. It is safe in my hands. It is safe in Jen’s hands. We are living the dream working on the film, and there are so many Easter eggs and nods to the OG fans, so I hope that we don’t let you down.

Movie Image from I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)

While little is known about the story, it is obvious it will be about a group of teenagers who try to cover up the murder and someone starts killing them off one by one. The film is being directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, who is known for Thor: Love and Thunder. It is written by Leah McKendrick who is known for All I Need (2016). It is set to bring back Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. who starred in the original film and its sequel.

Movie Image from I Always What You Did Last Summer (2006)

I Know What You Did Last Summer debuted back in 1997 and while it received mixed reviews from critics and audiences, it was a financial success at the box office. The film earned a total of $125.3M on a $17M Budget. This would lead to its 1998 sequel I Still Know What You Did Last Summer which did not fare as well at the box office. It only earned $40M on a $17M Budget. A straight-to-video 2006 sequel I Always Know What You Did Last Summer was produced and was unsuccessful. Then in 2021, Amazon produced a TV series titled I Know What You Did Last Summer but was axed after only 1 season.

TV Series Image of I Know What You Did Last Summer (2021)

While the history of the franchise’s sequels and TV series is not pretty, there is a small amount of hope that bringing back actors from the first 2 films and throwing in easter eggs might have the same financial success as the first film did back in 1997. Are you looking forward to this sequel or do you think they should just leave this franchise alone? Let us know in the comments below. Also, check out the trailer for the original film below.

Official Trailer for I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)
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New Windswept Action Trailer for ‘Twisters’ Will Blow You Away

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The summer movie blockbuster game came in soft with The Fall Guy, but the new trailer for Twisters is bringing back the magic with an intense trailer full of action and suspense. Steven Spielberg’s production company, Amblin, is behind this newest disaster film just like its 1996 predecessor.

This time Daisy Edgar-Jones plays the female lead named Kate Cooper, “a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years who now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City. She is lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. There, she crosses paths with Tyler Owens (Glen Powell), the charming and reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures with his raucous crew, the more dangerous the better. As storm season intensifies, terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed, and Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma in the fight of their lives.”

Twisters cast includes Nope’s Brandon Perea, Sasha Lane (American Honey), Daryl McCormack (Peaky Blinders), Kiernan Shipka (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), Nik Dodani (Atypical) and Golden Globe winner Maura Tierney (Beautiful Boy).

Twisters is directed by Lee Isaac Chung and hits theaters on July 19.

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Unbelievably Cool ‘Scream’ Trailer But Re-Imagined As A 50s Horror Flick

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Ever wonder what your favorite horror movies would look like if they had been made in the 50s? Thanks to We Hate Popcorn But Eat It Anyway and their use of modern technology now you can!

The YouTube channel reimagines modern movie trailers as mid-century pulp flicks using AI software.

What is really neat about these bite-sized offerings is that some of them, mostly the slashers go against what cinemas had to offer over 70 years ago. Horror movies back then involved atomic monsters, scary aliens, or some sort of physical science gone awry. This was the era of the B-movie where actresses would put their hands against their faces and let out over-dramatic screams reacting to their monstrous pursuer.

With the advent of new color systems such as DeLuxe and Technicolor, movies were vibrant and saturated in the 50s enhancing primary colors that electrified the action happening on screen, bringing a whole new dimension to films using a process called Panavision.

“Scream” reimagined as a 50s horror movie.

Arguably, Alfred Hitchcock upended the creature feature trope by making his monster a human in Psycho (1960). He used black and white film to create shadows and contrast which added suspense and drama to every setting. The final reveal in the basement would probably not have been if he had used color.

Jump to the 80s and beyond, actresses were less histrionic, and the only emphasized primary color was blood red.

What is also unique about these trailers is the narration. The We Hate Popcorn But Eat It Anyway team has captured the monotone narration of 50s movie trailer voiceovers; those over-dramatic faux news anchor cadences that emphasized buzz words with a sense of urgency.

That mechanic died out long ago, but luckily, you can see what some of your favorite modern horror movies would look like when Eisenhower was in office, developing suburbs were replacing farmland and cars were made with steel and glass.

Here are some other noteworthy trailers brought to you by We Hate Popcorn But Eat It Anyway:

“Hellraiser” reimagined as a 50s horror movie.

“It” reimagined as a 50s horror movie.
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Ti West Teases Idea For Fourth Film In The ‘X’ Franchise

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This is something that will excite fans of the franchise. In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Ti West mentioned his idea for a fourth film in the franchise. He stated, “I do have one idea that plays into these movies that could maybe happen…” Check out more of what he said in the interview below.

First Look Image at MaXXXine (2024)

In the interview, Ti West stated, “I do have one idea that plays into these movies that could maybe happen. I don’t know if it’ll be next. It might be. We’ll see. I’ll say that, if there’s more to be done in this X franchise, it’s certainly not what people are expecting it to be.”

He then said, “It’s not just picking up again a few years later and whatever. It’s different in the way that Pearl was an unexpected departure. It’s another unexpected departure.”

First Look Image at MaXXXine (2024)

The first film in the franchise, X, was released in 2022 and was a huge success. The film made $15.1M on a $1M budget. It received great reviews earning a 95% Critic and 75% Audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes. The next film, Pearl, was also released in 2022 and is a prequel to the first film. It was also a big success making $10.1M on a $1M budget. It received great reviews earning a 93% Critic and 83% Audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

First Look Image at MaXXXine (2024)

MaXXXine, which is the 3rd installment in the franchise, is set to be released in theaters on July 5th of this year. It follows the story of adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. However, as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Los Angeles, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past. It is a direct sequel to X and stars Mia Goth, Kevin Bacon, Giancarlo Esposito, and more.

Official Movie Poster for MaXXXine (2024)

What he says in the interview should excite fans and leave you wondering what he may have up his sleeve for a fourth film. It seems like it may either be a spinoff or something entirely different. Are you excited for a possible 4th film in this franchise? Let us know in the comments below. Also, check out the official trailer for MaXXXine below.

Official Trailer for MaXXXine (2024)
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