Urban Legend
Seen it?1998 | 100 min | Mystery, Horror, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 5 times its budget, but just 24% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
A college campus is plagued by a vicious serial killer murdering students in ways that correspond to various urban legends.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
24% on Rotten Tomatoes, 35 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$73 million worldwide on a $14 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 204K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jamie Blanks
- Alicia WittNatalie Simon
- Jared LetoPaul Gardener
- Rebecca GayheartBrenda Bates
- Tara ReidSasha Thomas
- Loretta DevineReese Wilson
- Michael RosenbaumParker Riley
- Joshua JacksonDamon Brooks
- John NevilleDean Adams
- Robert EnglundProfessor William Wexler
- Natasha Gregson WagnerMichelle Mancini