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Loved I Know What You Did Last Summer? 8 Iconic ’90s Slasher Films To Watch Next

Loved I Know What You Did Last Summer? 8 Iconic ’90s Slasher Films To Watch Next
2025's I Know What You Did Last SummerIf there’s one thing that’s for certain when it comes to slasher movies, it’s that nostalgia and a good scare make for a pretty thrilling combo.The cult ’90s franchise I Know What You Did Last Summer has been revived for a new generation with the 2025 sequel of the very same name out in cinemas this month.Starring a new cohort of hopeful scream queens (and kings) in Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Tyriq Withers, Jonah Hauer-King and Sarah Pidgeon, the fresh instalment follows a group of friends being stalked by a masked killer in the seaside town of Southport after they vow to keep silent about a fatal car accident they caused.If the new movie has left you craving more of the bloody, screaming delights of the slasher franchise, here are the movies you should be watching next…I Know What You Did Last SummerWe’re talking about the original, of course. Fans of the 1997 film will know that this cult classic pretty much mirrors the new movie, revolving around a group of friends who are stalked by a hook-wielding killer after covering up a car accident.With a cast that includes ’90s staples like Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr., the vibes are absolutely on point throughout. Plus, it features the totally iconic “what are you waiting for?” line.It was followed by two sequels called I Still Know What You Did Last Summer and I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer.ScreamWidely credited as one of the best slasher films of all time – also kicking off a whole franchise of its own – the Wes Craven classic follows a group of high school students who become the target of a serial killer known as Ghostface.It stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Rose McGowan and Drew Barrymore. If you haven’t watched them in the original, you’ve most likely seen the parodies in Scary Movie.It’s creepy, strangely cosy, and of course, very bloody. Perfect viewing for movie night!CandymanIf you ever stared into a mirror during a sleepover while uttering the word Candyman five times in an attempt to conjure up a killer, this is the movie that originated from.The supernatural horror follows a graduate student writing a thesis on urban legends, leading her to discover Candyman, a (yes, another) hook-handed ghost who was the son of a slave.  It’s often credited for bringing thoughtful new layers to a well-trodden sub-genre, integrating social commentary about race and class. Maybe you caught the 2021 spiritual sequel of the same name produced by Jordan Peele.Halloween H20: 20 Years LaterWith the original 1978 horror classic massively popularising the slasher genre, it was only right the movie was honoured with another sequel 20 years later.Jamie Lee Curtis reprises her role as Laurie Strode, who has faked her own death to go into hiding from the murderous Michael Myers, only for him to find her all over again.Though it’s the seventh instalment in the franchise, it serves as a direct sequel to Halloween and Halloween II, and features Michelle Williams, Janet Leigh (Jamie’s own mother, of Psycho fame), Josh Hartnett, LL Cool J and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.Cherry FallsBrittany Murphy stars in this 1999 movie set in the titular small Virginia town where a serial killer targets teen virgins.Like all great slashers, it manages to strike a balance between the bonkers, the scary and the gory.Did we mention there’s a scene where the high school students try to evade murder by organising a mass orgy? Yeah…Wes Craven’s New NightmareThe ’90s was a fertile time for horror revivals, and fans loved this return to the waking nightmare of Freddy Krueger in 1994, who was first introduced in 1984’s A Nightmare on Elm Street.This movie came with a bit of a meta twist though, because instead of being portrayed as a villain who haunts nightmares, Freddy actually invaded the real world to target the cast and crew involved in the making of the films about him.As the trailer puts it, “terror no longer stops at the screen…”Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3If you’re anything like me, this 1974 horror classic is probably still giving you nightmares. The 1990 sequel is the third instalment in the franchise and follows Leatherface and his cannibalistic family who stalk numerous victims in the backroads of Texas.You can expect more of the spine-chilling horrors of the first film with a few updated touches for a new decade (including Lord Of The Rings star Viggo Mortensen).Urban LegendThis 1998 horror revolves around a college student who suspects that a series of freak deaths could be connected to urban legends.You might recognise a few faces in the cast including Jared Leto, Alicia Witt, Rebecca Gayheart and Tara Reid.Some critics felt it was a bit of a rip off of Scream, while others appreciate that it was clearly influenced by the movie. So, make of that what you will.Related...Loved The New Superman? Watch These 9 James Gunn Movies Next11 Classic Movies People Think Aged Like Fine Wine9 Movies People Thought Would Suck, But Were Actually Amazing

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