This slasher film is the sequel to the 1997 film I Know What You Did Last Summer. Julie James (Jennifer Love Hewitt) is getting over the events of the previous film, which nearly claimed her life. She hasn't been doing well in school and is continuously having nightmares involving Ben Willis (Muse Watson) still haunting her. Approaching the 4th July weekend, Ray (Freddy Prinze Jr.) surprises her at her dorm. He invites her back up to Southport for the croaker queen pageant. She objects and tells him she has not healed enough to go back. He tells her she needs some space away from Southport and him and leaves in a rush.