Urban Legend

Urban Legend

Year: 1998

Runtime: 99 min

Language: English

Director: Jamie Blanks

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At Alpine University's competitive film program, three students—Amy, Travis, and Graham—vie for the chance to produce a perfect thesis film. As they grapple with intense rivalry and the strain of academic expectations, a dark and mysterious force targets the competition. One by one, the students face danger, and the race for success turns into a desperate fight for survival where only one can emerge as the ultimate winner.

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1

Michelle's Drive

On a dark and rainy night, Michelle Mancini is driving her pickup truck while listening to a college campus radio DJ. Her night takes a turn for the worse when she nearly collides with another car, realizing she is almost out of gas and decides to stop at a creepy gas station.

Night Gas Station
2

Encounter with the Attendant

At the gas station, Michelle meets a strange-looking attendant who offers to fill her truck up. He insists that her credit card is not working, convincing her to come inside to contact the credit card company, where she discovers that no one is on the other line.

Night Gas Station Office
3

First Escape

Feeling threatened by the attendant's stuttering behavior, Michelle sprays mace in his face and bolts back to her truck. As she speeds away from the gas station, the attendant screams after her that someone is in the back seat of her truck.

Night Gas Station
4

The Legend of Stanley Hall

Meanwhile, at Pendleton University, student Parker Riley recounts the 'Stanley Hall Massacre' urban legend from 25 years ago. Two students, Natalie and Brenda, listen as they dismiss the tale while waiting for Parker's girlfriend, Sasha, to finish her radio broadcast.

Night Coffee Shop Lounge
5

Chanting Bloody Mary

Natalie and Brenda venture toward the abandoned Stanley Hall dorm, opting to chant 'Bloody Mary' for fun. They are interrupted by Damon Brooks, who mocks them for their daring decision to enter the boarded-up building.

Night Abandoned Stanley Hall
6

Damon's Disappearance

After a series of events, Natalie and Brenda find themselves separated from their friends. When Natalie goes off with Damon to talk, he is suddenly attacked while she seeks help. The killer retrieves Damon, choking him to death as Natalie struggles to escape.

Night Secluded Woods
7

Tosh's Tragic End

Following the chilling disappearance of Damon, Natalie discovers Tosh dead in their dorm room with a grisly message written on the wall. With everyone believing it was a suicide, Natalie is determined to uncover the truth, suspecting a link to the urban legends.

Morning Natalie's Dorm Room
8

Investigating the Legend

Natalie teams up with Paul to investigate the mysterious deaths and the urban legend surrounding Stanley Hall. They confront Dean Adams about the past but are met with resistance as he brushes off their concerns.

Day Campus
9

The Fraternity Party

At a fraternity party hosted by Parker, Natalie has a moment with Paul, leading to a kiss that ignites romantic feelings. However, the atmosphere turns dire when Parker is suddenly attacked and killed gruesomely by the killer in the bathroom.

Night Fraternity House
10

Sasha's Scream

As chaos unfolds, Sasha is chased by the killer at the radio station. Hearing her screams over the radio, Natalie rushes to help, but tragically arrives too late, witnessing Sasha's brutal death.

Night Radio Station
11

Brenda's Revelation

Natalie discovers that Brenda is part of the horror unfolding. As they search for help after a shocking discovery of Wexler's body, they realize Brenda may be one of the last remaining threats, leading to a tense confrontation.

Night Woods
12

Confronting the Past

In the abandoned building, Natalie learns the horrific truth: Brenda seeks revenge for the death of her boyfriend, caused by Michelle's reckless driving years ago. The killer's identity is revealed, leading to a showdown.

Night Stanley Hall
13

Brenda's Downfall

After a chaotic struggle, Brenda is shot by Reese, but the horror does not end there. As Natalie and Paul escape, they face a shocking twist when Brenda resurfaces in their car, leading to a dramatic crash.

Night Car
14

The Cycle Continues

Months later, at another campus, students discuss the Pendleton Massacre, unaware of Brenda's survival. Brenda, now disguised and with a new haircut, prepares to share her twisted version of the story, hinting at the never-ending cycle of urban legends.

Day New College Campus

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