When five friends inadvertently cause a deadly car accident, they cover up their involvement and make a pact to keep it a secret rather than face the consequences. A year later, their past comes back to haunt them and they're forced to confront a horrifying truth: someone knows what they did last summer…and is hell-bent on revenge.
When five friends inadvertently cause a deadly car accident, they cover up their involvement and make a pact to keep it a secret rather than face the consequences. A year later, their past comes back to haunt them and they're forced to confront a horrifying truth: someone knows what they did last summer…and is hell-bent on revenge.
The film subtly incorporates themes of political corruption and the abuse of power by local elites, highlighting issues of privilege and compromised justice, which aligns with left-leaning critiques of societal structures, while primarily functioning as a slasher narrative.
The movie features a diverse ensemble cast, showcasing intentional DEI-driven casting. Its narrative subtly critiques power and privilege within the community and includes active female and LGBTQ+ characters, without explicitly portraying traditional identities in a negative light.
The film includes minor LGBTQ+ representation, featuring a gay man in a town hall scene. Crucially, the movie acknowledges and celebrates its queer audience, with lead actress Jennifer Love Hewitt embracing her 'scream queen queer icon' status. This strong connection and positive reception within LGBTQ+ communities contribute to an overall affirming portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film features the return of an original female character, Julie James, who maintains her established gender. New characters are introduced, but they are original to this installment and not gender-swapped versions of existing canon characters.
The provided information indicates a diverse cast and new characters like Teddy, but does not specify that any canonically established legacy characters from previous installments are being portrayed by actors of a different race. The focus is on new ensemble members rather than race-swapped returning roles.
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