After the golden age for horror in the ‘70s and ‘80s brought about classics like Halloween, The Exorcist, and The Shining, the mid-1990s introduced a new slasher revival era. Largely driven by Wes Craven’s 1996 hit Scream and extending into the early 2000s with films like Bride of Chucky and Freddy vs. Jason, the period brought a new wave of iconic slashers to the big screen, reviving the genre for a new generation of horror fans. The streaming era means that many of those films are now available to watch from the comfort of your own home, and now one of the best slashers from the ‘90s is easier than ever to stream.
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The movie in question is 1997’s I Know What You Did Last Summer, and it is streaming on both Paramount+ and Tubi as of September 1st. Directed by Jim Gillespie and written by Kevin Williamson, who also developed and wrote the screenplay for Scream, the movie is based on Lois Duncan’s 1973 novel of the same name and centers around a revenge plot involving four teenage friends stalked by a hook-wielding killer a year after they ran over a fisherman and dumped his body in the water. Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, and Freddie Prinze Jr. star.
Why You Should Watch I Know What You Did Last Summer
There’s no denying that I Know What You Did Last Summer is a love letter to the genre and the ‘90s. The movie doesn’t shy away from leaning on classic slasher tropes, including a compelling mystery that successfully builds suspense and an iconic villain in The Fisherman that completely embodies the suspense of the genre and is pulled straight from an urban legend – not to mention the truly unique and brutal kills thanks to his hook. The movie is also a time capsule of the era, featuring a quintessential ‘90s cast with great on-screen chemistry, plenty of teen angst and guilt, and a great all-’90s soundtrack.
I Know What You Did Last Summer largely drew mixed reactions from critics and fans upon its release, currently holding 46% and 41% critic and audience ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, but became a cultural touchstone that not only revitalized the slasher genre but also helped create the blueprint for teen slashers that followed. The movie remains a cult classic horror film to this day and the best in the I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise. With a more than $125 million worldwide box office haul against a $17 million production budget, the movie was also a box office success, helping launch an entire franchise that now includes four films, including 2025’s sequel, and a TV series.
Other Horror Movies Now on Paramount+ and Tubi
I Know What You Did Last Summer is one of only dozens of horror movies to hit streaming in September 2025. Paramount+ grew its content catalog on September 1st with horror and horror-adjacent films such as Sleepy Hollow, The Crow, The Ring, and several Friday the 13th movies.
Tubi’s September 2025 lineup also features some great horror films. Viewers can now stream titles including Evil Dead (2013), Halloween (2018), Paranormal Activity, and The Cabin in the Woods. October is set to bring additional favorites like Jennifer’s Body and the first three Saw movies.
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