Urban Legend

Name: Urban Legend
Director: Jamie Blanks
Genre: Horror, Mystery
Released: 1998-01-01
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 5.7
Cast: Alicia Witt, Jared Leto, Rebecca Gayheart, Michael Rosenbaum, Loretta Devine

1998Dir. Jamie Blanks1h 40m

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Runtime1h 40m

Released1998

Budget$14M

Box office$72.5M

DirectorJamie Blanks

About This Movie

Urban Legend, directed by Jamie Blanks, has this interesting blend of horror and mystery that keeps you guessing. The pacing feels right for a late-90s slasher, building tension without losing sight of its playful nods to urban legends. The atmosphere is a nice mix of college campus life and creeping dread, which really sets the tone. The practical effects are quite solid for its time, and some scenes really stand out, like the killer's methods—definitely shocking and creative. The performances are decent, too, especially Alicia Witt, who brings a relatable depth to her character. It’s this blend of campiness and genuine scares that makes it a curious watch, albeit more for the genre enthusiast than the casual viewer.

Interesting commentary on urban mythsSolid practical effects for the eraCaptures 90s slasher vibes well