The Ending of I Still Know What You Did Last Summer, Explained

The Ending of I Still Know What You Did Last Summer, Explained

As a gamer who’s spent countless hours playing survival horror games, I can confidently say that I Still Know What You Did Last Summer is a chilling ride that takes the cake. Two decades after the original, this sequel delivers a rollercoaster of suspense and twists that would make even the most hardened survivors tremble.


Hurry up, could you tell me the capital city of Brazil? If your answer is Rio de Janeiro, beware, there might be a menacing man with a hook lurking around, seeking vengeance for that accident two summers ago when you hit him with your car and tried to cover it up. Interestingly enough, this could be the plot of “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer.

2 years after the incidents of the initial film, the 1998 sequel (currently available on Peacock) follows Julie James (Jennifer Love Hewitt), who is tormented by the recollection of Ben Willis, a fisherman turned manipulative murderer, whose corpse was never recovered. With no resolution in sight, she struggles to return home and be with her partner, Ray Bronson (Freddie Prinze Jr.), who alongside Julie, survived Ben’s rampage.

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Eager to escape her anxious mind, Julie joins her college roommate Brandy (Karla), along with friends Tyrell Martin (Mekhi Phifer) and Will Benson (Matthew Settle), on an expense-covered trip to the Bahamas. However, their peaceful retreat transforms into a horrifying ordeal as a fierce typhoon strikes, and fresh murders start occurring. Could it be Ben Willis resurrected, or is a new psychopath claiming his territory?

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The most horrific holiday experience culminates when it’s uncovered that Will Benson is none other than Ben Willis’ son – a secret hidden behind the name “Benson” throughout the story! To make matters worse, it was Will himself who pretended to be the radio DJ providing the free trip at the beginning of the film. Had Julie and Karla been more familiar with geography, they could have prevented this entire disaster. So, take note students, don’t skip your social studies lessons!

To put it simply, it’s clear that Will and his father, who has only one hand, are behind all the resort murders as part of their vengeful rampage. Their next target was Julie, with plans to bury her dead body in a newly excavated grave. However, before they could carry out this heinous act, Ray arrived with a gun from his pawn shop. This man went as far as journeying alone to an isolated island in the Bahamas amidst a storm, even though he was injured. If that isn’t the embodiment of love and dedication, then we’re not sure what is.

In a twist of events, Ray’s heroic instance is hampered when the gun fails to discharge initially, giving Will the chance to bring Ray down and punch him repeatedly. Demonstrating his respect for Will as a father figure, Will then offers Ray the chance to avenge Julie by killing her boyfriend. Under the circumstances, Ray must maintain his composure as Willis Sr. approaches to execute the deed. In a sudden turn of events, Ray strikes Will, dodging just in time as Ben plunges the hook into Will’s body instead of the intended target, tragically taking his life.

Recognizing his fatal (no humor involved) blunder, Ben emits a heart-wrenching scream of despair, attempting another attack on Ray when he is riddled with multiple gunshots from Julie in self-defense. “Just drop dead,” she growls between clenched teeth as the assassin tumbles backward into the muddy pit meant for her. The storm eventually subsides as Julie, Ray, and Karla – all survivors of the harrowing experience – trudge back to the resort to wait for a rescue crew.

Do Julie and Ray Die at the End of I Still Know What You Did Last Summer?

Later on, Julie and Ray find themselves either married or deeply involved in a committed relationship, living comfortably in the suburbs. Life appears to be smooth sailing for them. However, tranquility is disrupted one chilly evening when Julie notices a window oddly left open. Unbeknownst to her, there are muddy footprints trailing from the window into their home. Julie’s suspicions are confirmed when Ben emerges from under their bed, grabbing her in a manner reminiscent of the shocking shower scene from the initial film.

It was rumored that Julie and Ray would return for a final installment in the trilogy, but there’s not much solid proof to back up this online speculation. Nevertheless, a third movie titled “I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer” came out in 2006 as a direct-to-video release. This film essentially restarted the storyline. The franchise remained idle for more than a decade before it was transformed into a single season TV series in 2021.

This year, I got wind that a follow-up to an old series (like the 2018 Halloween sequel or The Exorcist: Believer) is currently being cooked up by writer Leah McKendrick and director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson. Rumor has it that Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. will be stepping back into their original roles.

Just so you know, if someone unexpectedly phones about it, Brasilia happens to be the capital city of Brazil.

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2024-10-15 18:46