WTF Happened To Urban Legend?

[@wstine79]

I actually find this movie to be a guilty pleasure. Who wouldn't want Jamie Lloyd as your roommate, Freddy Krueger as your teacher, Chucky as a gas station attendant, and Lex Luthor as a class mate?

[@eliocosmos]

Ha.

[@YimidhiirWakaminPama]

Couldn’t agree more. This will always be a guilty pleasure of mine too

[@mgloco88]

You mean Charles Lee Ray lol

[@wcd76118]

You forgot Joker......

[@fabiocampo2869]

*Morbius

[@troyperforms]

The fact that she could make a character like Reese an audience favorite is why I always put respect on Loretta Devine's name.

[@superred5]

Her turn as the door lady in "What Women Want" is fabulous. Cracks me up every time.

[@ezmony6950]

For years I didn't know Ms Loretta was Muriel on The PJ's. Eddie Murphy's Fox Show

[@Lei-AICPhD]

Me too! And the fact that I named my Sher Pei and proudly, my first child I always say after her too, she’s the best!

[@mr.checkyourself4672]

Urban Legend, I Know What You Did Last Summer and Scream was always like the trinity of slasher films in the late 90's but Urban Legend always got the short end of the stick I like this movie I like that the kills are based off urban legends and Brenda was a good killer Rebecca Gayheart played a good killer funny cause she was meant to be Ghostface in Scream 2 in one of the scripts.

[@meanz6287]

This movie gets some slander but I really like this movie it is a classic I love the opening scene with Natasha Wagner and Brad Dourif it's definitely on par with Scream 1 & 2 opening scenes Tara Reid have a underrated chase sequence to and I will say between this movie Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer this movie is the most dark out of the 3.

[@trinaq]

I always like this movie, it was a neat twist on a predictive genre. It also had the best 90's stars in their prime.

[@kornandfoofighters]

Shes a dead ringer for Pfeiffer as Catwoman at the end of B returns, they thought they had a slam dunk with her lolz

[@jasonvaughn4886]

Yes, but it's a little too self-aware of how ridiculous the entire story is, a bit too tongue-in-cheek. Still, it works very well as a comedy.

[@matthowell3132]

I used to rent this on VHS all the time. A forgotten gem to say the least.

[@brentbare3698]

This was definitely one of the best slashers of the 90s.

[@MegaBawse]

Wooooord VHS days to us in Naija.

[@robertpreston2220]

fact

[@LordKohaegan]

I remember watching Urban Legend in the theater when I was like 16 and loving it. It really was a very well done movie, with good acting and a cool premise.

[@michaellangwaller]

This is another of my comfort movies that get put into the DVD player often. I love the look and feel of the movie and the cast is stellar. Rebecca Gayheart was just so mesmerizing throughout the film, beautiful throughout and then insane at the end. And Loretta Devine was wonderful, I kept going through the movie going, please don't kill Reese.

[@uploead]

I got the chance to see it in a theater. At that time Joshua Jackson was trying to get away from his “ Pacey” character on Dawson Creek. There is a scene where before he gets offed the theme song to Dawson’s Creek comes on and he along with the audience groans in unison. It was a great moment to be a part of.

[@pa.encema2821]

I remembered laughing in that scene too

[@NoName-nb5nm]

Well Brenda had a motive that was ahead of it's time and Scream the TV series second season adopted in getting revenge for their lover being killed Brenda kills was brutal and creative some of them were based off urban legends and some weren't.

[@RE2LeonS]

I truly fucking LOVE Loretta Devine in this. I remember seeing this movie with my mother. When Loretta was trying convince the Dean to close the college and she mouthed "ASSHOLE" when he turned around, my mother burst into tears laughing. Loretta is the Legend in Urban Legend, which is why they needed her for the second.

[@UnchartedMedia]

No matter the quality, I always have a soft spot for 90's slasher movies and Urban Legend is no different. Not a great movie overall but I can have fun with it

[@beetlehabuki4122]

Gotta love Robert Englund. I always hear of big stars coming in without wanting to audition.

[@midnightdesperato2424]

Oh, Tara Reid. She was gorgeous in this movie, especially in that white dress. Her chase scene and death in this is so memorable.

[@samz-ij4fb]

Who did she play, the radio host? She was really pretty, but her character was so frustrating! She made so many dumb decisions when she was being chased. And her dress was way too low-cut, it was distracting.

[@midnightdesperato2424]

​@@samz-ij4fb I like her dress 😜

[@ezmony6950]

Rebecca Gayheart was a minx when she had the wild hair and eyeliner on at the climax. Also they did a wink to her at the end when she tells a new group of people about Urban Legends.

[@medes5597]

I had such a crush on Alicia Witt. I was 9 and I saw this just after The Lost World: Jurassic Park with Julianne Moore. I think the combination cemented a thing for redheads in my brain that survives to this day. Also Alicia Witt was in another film a few years before this called "Fun" which is surprisingly pretty great. Recommended to anyone who wants a half way decent thriller.

[@kevin_ramirez2529]

Haha, Donna from that 70s show come to mind as well.

[@ezmony6950]

Love those redheads

[@ryanmclellan8740]

I had such a crush on Alicia Witt.

[@ezmony6950]

@@ryanmclellan8740 her in Cecil B Demented, HOT!!!!!!

[@pa.encema2821]

She was also in an episode of The Sopranos. She bangs Chris

[@Fixxxer07082]

Always loved Urban Legend! When it came out, I had just started working at a movie theater, so I missed it on opening day as I was working. I was jealous of the kids going in to see it. 😅. But yeah, I holds up very well all these years later and, at the time, I thought it stood out from Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer since it had a little more gore.

[@bobcharlotte8724]

And Blanks is from Melbourne, Australia. Even more amazing that he got this job! I've seen him around my local shopping center sometimes and had a brief chat.. Nice guy.

[@jdcapone1487]

I love Jamie Blanks as a director. His 2007 movie Storm Warning is a grossly underrated

[@zukini8763]

I love Storm Warning.

[@blackphillip8486]

Had this on VHS and watched it alot as a teenager, always liked this movie alot and still do. Very cool video!

[@justamurse5646]

This is definitely a decent addition for the late 90’s slasher genre. Just a fun and clever movie you can’t help but enjoy

[@Carrieplaysgames]

i love this movie, i honestly feel it deserves more love than it gets. I had no idea this was the directors first big feature, it makes me love the movie even more as i have made a few short films through college and would love to make more going forward. it sucks that he never got to make anything since that was notable but i am glad that he got the chance to make this awesome movie.

[@Merylstreep1949]

Funny you mentioned that Barbara Streisand movie as its the scariest horror movie I've ever seen

[@jamesmorant1406]

Scream gave horror movie's a spark again I know what you did last summer and this movie I really enjoyed love the killer reveal and you understood her motivation

[@ninaamaral4434]

When this movie came out, I wacthed in the theaters 4 times! I was madly in love with it!!!!

[@mr_wilkins]

Haven't seen this in years. I love Alicia Witt but totally forgot a lot of the rest of the cast. Gonna have to revisit it!

[@charlesbullghost5491]

Probably the only horror movie showing two great actors of the child's play and the nightmare on elm Street trilogies!

[@camaronshoultz6137]

I loved this movie and I personally loved Valentine as well! Had no idea it was the same director but it definitely makes sense knowing now

[@HorrorMetalMaestroRedrusty66]

Love this film, very underrated film and slasher perfection IMO.

[@adamstothers3066]

Tara Reid was so gorgeous as Sasha. It's so sad that she suffers such a mean-spirited death.

[@robertpreston2220]

Love the first two Urban legend films!

[@justicierodelaliga]

Really like this movie. Own it on DVD. I remember either watching this one or the sequel in theaters. Much, much better than I Know What You Did Last Summer.

[@Pip3603]

I love this channel!!

[@JoBloHorrorOriginals]

Cheers, mate!

[@TheVargr]

Literally just watched this film for the first time last week.

[@bleeneo101]

I remember when the previews came out for this movie, I thought it could possibly be better than Scream, ( Scream being my favorite movie at the time) though I wasn't right, Scream still rules supreme to this day, I did like this and have seen it a lot since I was 18. I like it better than I know what you did Last summer and most of the 90s sequels.

[@simonwoodthrillerwriter]

I saw this at the cinema back in the day and I liked it quite a bit. It would be an interesting rewatch because I don't think Scream (other than the Drew Barrymore opening) has stood the test of time all that well and I Know What You Did Last Summer definitely hasn't aged well.

[@roadtonowherefilms]

Jamie Blanks is an often forgotten horror director. He has excellent visual style and is very talented at scaring an audience.

[@njmfff]

He made that Storm Warning, right? Think he also directed Valentine, that slasher movie with Angel actor? I didn't know this movie is hated? I know plenty of people who are genuine horror fans and have fond memories of this movie. I imagine it aged well, because it had talented director and fairly good cast.

[@MashedUpCultPopular]

If that was his first movie, it was a fantastic effort. I really enjoy this movie. Alicia Witt, Danielle Harris, Loretta Devine, Robert Englund, Brad Dourif all sell it for regular rewatching as well.

[@graham1979]

I loved this movie ever since seeing it in the cinema. Fantastic thrill ride and two of the most beautiful horror movie ladies I’ve ever seen

[@flok.1445]

I hear the name Jamie Blanks and immediately think of "Storm Warning". Great film with a very atmospheric setting and a lot of gore. I'm really surprised it's not mentioned here at all. If you don't know the film, you should definitely watch it.

[@tempoticandmeepstar7584]

This is a great comfort movie during the Halloween season (and even during other seasons lol). My favorite moment will always be Brenda’s “WHyyy? WHAYYY?”

[@oju1haulcy424]

Wow! I had no idea the director also did another one of my favorite horror movies VALENTINE

[@MacMc691]

This was a decent movie, especially if you're a horror fan. Don't go in with any huge expectations, like an original Scream or Halloween movie, and you'll have a good time.

[@kodiekulp]

These are the post scream type of films I kind of watched back in the day but don't remember much of. I know What You did Last Summer comes to mind. Final Destination (which ended up finding itself with a lot of traction later) Cherry Falls. Soul Survivors. You know, The trailers that have these typw tag lines near the end or the beginning of the trailers... "from the producers of screams younger brother who went to school with the director". " By a guy who works in the studio who heard that Scream made a lot of money" Or just the blatant, "if you thought Scream was scary. Just wait until you watch "Yell"! ". Like when a VHS box has a picture of a dude with a chainsaw and it says something like , " Junior makes Leatherface look like a chump". I love Robert England . I will watch something I probably wouldn't enjoy if he shows up . He is a national horror treasure ! Love these breakdowns .

[@kevinwr7093]

Gayheart had the best "crazy eyes" in the business...until it turned it turned out that she was actually crazy.

[@dank2171]

Valentine and urban legrns were both solid underrated gems. This dude should get a chance to direct another horror film

[@pensacolian211]

I was 13 when this movie came put, yet I had heard of all the urban legends featured within prior to that. I was always into that sort of thing though. Having watched a lot of Unsolved Mysteries as a child that show kind of birthed my facination with anything mysterious, so naturally an interest in urban legends followed suit.

[@bjornjohansen5397]

I found the score music very spooky when I first saw it as a 14 year old in 1998. The piano and choral voices. It seemed so otherworldly. Nostalgic and melancholic.

[@Jonathan_FrenchHyena]

I would love to hear your take on Urban Legends: Final Cut. Not as good as the original, but stil pretty decent!

[@salemslotandmore8278]

Thanks for the Video 😀

[@JoBloHorrorOriginals]

No problem!

[@SaturdayAdventures]

I saw this in the theater and watched it many times. It was so bad that it went all the way back around the scale to good again.

[@bleeneo101]

Lol I agree

[@ECKohns]

You can really tell the difference between Pre-Scream 90s Slasher Movies and Post-Scream 90s Slasher movies.

[@perks6292]

This movie was a lot better when I was a kid, but it's still an enjoyable watch

[@Trtevoorryu]

I remember vaguely catching this movie when I was a kid and years later watched it again. I think it's a fun slasher

[@jeffreysmith5230]

I have loved this movie ever since the first time i watched it in theater.

[@ManEATer123]

this is such a great movie. so simple and well executed. kinda hoping for a remake. it would be fun

[@Lei-AICPhD]

Having the gorgeous Robert Englund in this movie made this movie absolutely amazing!!! I named my Shar Pei, my first child as I call her, after Reece, because she is so dang cool!

[@thomascrowley9122]

Definitely seems to get lost of the late 90s slashers. Solid flick

[@Horror_Collector4Life]

Urban Legend for me is the last good Slasher Teen Horror from the 90s 😉

[@eddead4235]

The killer wasnt strong enough to lift the men

[@1000bip]

I always liked this movie! I think it was the first horror movie I saw in the theater.

[@Marcus616]

Urban Legend is a favorite of mine. I even enjoyed the sequel, Urban Legends: Final Cut.

[@squamish4244]

Pretty damn good for a cast nobody had heard of (mostly) and a newbie director, on such a tight schedule. The original premise makes the film stand out. I actually think the fake-out hooded killer scene is a good addition to the film. You might say it's well-executed.

[@oneday5572]

Can you PLEASE explain the very ending for me? Why were they all dressed in 70’s clothes??

[@ryanandrew-allen2887]

One of the greatest horror movies ever imo

[@sillyvance2202]

I have to say I went to the theater to see this when it came out & I loved it ❤ it scared me when the voice of Chucky screamed there's someone in the back seat! I honestly think it holds up still today..

[@familialopez2084]

I must admit that I only saw Urban Legend just in order to catch up with all the jokes in Scary Movie

[@ojmcclanahan689]

I love Alicia Witt in this movie. Excellent final girl.

[@charlesderosas5577]

scream, and this is my favourite slasher revivals.

[@jeeither]

I love unapologetically love this movie. Just because Jared Leto wants to pretend it never happened doesn't mean I will.

[@arvin8050]

This movie was honestly so good and well written even its sequel. I really wish we can get a legacy sequel/requel soon.

[@naturalhybrid]

I love that this movie has a redhead lead 🥰😍 Alicia Witt is phenomenal here.

[@alejandromolinac]

Ha! Caught this flick again last year…. They sure look that rain and thunder machine…. No make up effect… just blood….

[@thecunninlynguist]

I always got this and the faculty mixed up

[@ToddsDiscGolf]

I remember Urban legend but totally forgot it featured a young Lex Luther and Pacey. Not to mention sexy-curly-hair-commercial girl and Freddy himself. Time for a rewatch!!!

[@greggcampbell7152]

Excellent. Wonder if there is anywhere to see Jamie Blank's trailer for IKWYDLS? Shame he didn't do more of this genre after Valentine

[@devious187]

I went to see this in the theater back in the day since I had a huge crush on Rebecca Gayheart, and I hated it... haven't seen it since tho, maybe it's time for a rewatch

[@mrhumble2937]

Loved it as a teenager.

[@alienmoosestudios]

Thanks for sharing this video 😁 I love this movie 🤩🎥🍿

[@robertprice5243]

1.14 a gallon... Another reason to give me back the 90s

[@FresnoCA93727]

It’s on Max.

[@thestranger9608]

Eil Roth wanted to do a 4th movie recently but shutdown down production. Good call. I love the 1st movie. 2nd is pretty good too.

[@Mayor_Of_Eureka17]

You gotta tip your hat to this one.

[@DanielCantinero]

Love this movie! Nice blend of horror and camp

[@eddead4235]

Stars chucky freddy and jaime from halloween

[@madsquirrelz276]

Watched it for the first time in about 10 years haven't seen it since I was a kid. Yeah now I can see it is pretty corny and now having since watched scream in the intervening years I can definitely see how derivative it is which my cynical mind can't ignore. I genuinely thought this was edgy and groundbreaking and wondered why it wasn't more talked about.😆 Much easier to enjoy when you are ignorant of its obvious influences I suppose. All that said, there's nothing offensively terrible about it , it passes the time nicely. Sequel is pretty good too.

[@MovieProdigy25]

Dog scene has stuck with me since I was a kid

[@ceejay3121]

There’s a documentary about the making of this movie that I can’t find anywhere 😩

[@bjornvo]

I've been trying to find it for years, with no luck. Will Have to bite the bullet and buy the Special edition Blurays at some point.

[@JoeKerrAnomaly]

The only 2 things I liked about this movie was the killer and Alicia Witt. I love it when a killer lives and get away. 2 things I hated about: Jared Leto and Tara Reid.

[@geeshep4836]

I SAW THIS FILM AND I FIND IT ENJOYABLE.

[@LaDracul]

I watched this again around the time "Stranger Things" 4 was airing, and it's very odd that Robert Englund played a character who has ties to a house connected to murders yet again...

[@valhalax25]

Urban Legend had a PHENOMENAL cast, similar to Scream 2. The Urban Legend 2: Final Cut, was okay… and then the “third” film happened. That straight-to-video crap shouldn’t ever be named.

[@rewen84]

My favorite 90s slasher movie

[@marceljohnson2215]

I didn’t know they did a 3rd film. They did set up Final Cut for it and I looked forward to it because never knew til seeing this that they actually did it

[@robcressey7228]

It's bad and has nothing to do with the others.

[@randybugger3006]

I think that redhead girl played Alia Atreidies in David Lynch's Dune. Wasn't she in Bongwater too?

[@johnwilson3523]

I love this movie, I own it on dvd.

[@masonteague4039]

Me too

[@philofthefuture]

Humber “university” lol nice to know I went to a university 😂 But seriously it’s awesome hearing the college I went to getting a mention on this!

[@dustinhaus1165]

Valentine is as underrated as cherry falls

[@ItsaKindOfMagic86]

agreed

[@UnwrittenSpade]

Always LOVED urban legend

[@KenAdams426]

Need to do some WTF happen to some great Woody Harrelson movies....People Vs Larry Flynt and Natural Born Killers. Two of my all time favorite movies!!!