I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer

Amber is the resilient, determined focal point who returns to Broken Ridge after the prank goes wrong. She fights to uncover the truth while protecting her friends, even as fear and guilt threaten to overwhelm her. Her arc centers on confronting the past to survive the present danger.

Amber's boyfriend whose Los Angeles internship falls through, framing him against the backdrop of the town's horror. He is present during the prank and becomes a target as the Fisherman returns. Colby fights to stay alive but is ultimately pulled into the escalating violence.

Zoe is Amber's friend and a musician who uses her band as a lifeline amid the terror. She helps the group stay connected and seeks a breakthrough during the town festival. Zoe is killed in the violence, marking a turning point in the survivors' resolve.

Roger is Amber's friend who becomes increasingly unsettled after the prank, even contemplating self-harm. He is ultimately attacked and killed by the Fisherman, his fate underscoring the danger the teens face.

P.J. is PJ's cousin and a friend whose death during the prank triggers the haunting that follows the group. His fate becomes a catalyst for the investigation and the killer's rampage.

Lance is PJ's cousin who suspects Sheriff Davis's involvement and helps piece together clues. He provides critical insight and remains a steady ally to Amber through the escalating danger.

Sheriff Davis is PJ's father who resents his son's friends after PJ's death, fueling town tension. His authority and personal grudges color the investigation and community dynamics, culminating in a violent confrontation.

Deputy Hafner is one of the officers who witnessed the accident and questions the teens' stories. He later hints at deeper connections between the past and present events and is killed during the pursuit.

The Fisherman is the masked killer drawing renewed blood from the town, wielding a hook as a signature weapon. He targets Amber and her friends, tying the present violence to the events of the prank.

Ben Willis is the original killer from eight years ago who returns as an undead figure behind the Fisherman's murders. His reappearance crystallizes the connection between past and present horrors and leads to the final showdown.