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I Know What You Did Last Summer
Directed by Jim Gillespie and written by Kevin Williamson, I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) is a cornerstone of the late-90s slasher revival. The film follows four friends—Julie (Jennifer Love Hewitt), Helen (Sarah Michelle Gellar), Barry (Ryan Phillippe), and Ray (Freddie Prinze Jr.)—who accidentally hit a pedestrian on a dark road and dump the body in the ocean. A year later, they are stalked by a hook-wielding killer who sends them a chilling note: "I know what you did last summer."
The film is famous for its atmospheric coastal setting, its iconic raincoat-clad villain, and for launching the careers of its young ensemble cast.
Locations
While set in the fictional town of Southport, North Carolina, the production utilized real locations across North Carolina and a dramatic stretch of the California coastline.
Southport, North Carolina
The production filmed extensively in the real town of Southport. The picturesque waterfront, the Yacht Basin, and the local streets provided the quintessential sleepy fishing village aesthetic. The town's Fourth of July parade and the "Croaker Queen" pageant scenes were filmed here, capturing the local Americana vibe. Map Location
Burgess-Deshler House, Southport
The beautiful house used as Helen Shivers’ home is located on Bay Street in Southport. The house features prominently during the sequence where Helen is pursued by the killer through the upper floors and onto the balcony. Map Location
Sonoma Coast State Park, California
The film's opening and the pivotal accident scene were filmed on Highway 1 near Bodega Bay and Fort Ross State Historic Park in California. The sheer, jagged cliffs and crashing Pacific waves offered a more dramatic and dangerous atmosphere than the flatter Atlantic coastline of North Carolina. Map Location
Southport Community Building
The interior of the pageant where Helen is crowned "Croaker Queen" was filmed at the Southport Community Building. The venue overlooked the Cape Fear River, providing a scenic backdrop for the high-tension event. Map Location
American Fish Co., Southport
Ray’s workplace and the docks where much of the finale takes place were filmed at the American Fish Co. on the Southport waterfront. The maze of fish crates and industrial piers served as a perfect, gritty arena for the film’s climactic confrontation. Map Location
Director
Jim Gillespie
Cast
Jennifer Love Hewitt
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Ryan Phillippe
Freddie Prinze Jr.
Bridgette Wilson-Sampras
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