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Urban Legend

  • 19981998
  • RR
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
66K
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POPULARITY
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Urban Legend (1998)
Theatrical Trailer from Columbia Tristar
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  • Horror
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
A college student suspects a series of bizarre deaths are connected to certain urban legends.A college student suspects a series of bizarre deaths are connected to certain urban legends.A college student suspects a series of bizarre deaths are connected to certain urban legends.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
66K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,753
108
  • Director
    • Jamie Blanks
  • Writer
    • Silvio Horta
  • Stars
    • Jared Leto
    • Alicia Witt
    • Rebecca Gayheart
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jamie Blanks
  • Writer
    • Silvio Horta
  • Stars
    • Jared Leto
    • Alicia Witt
    • Rebecca Gayheart
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 485User reviews
    • 130Critic reviews
    • 35Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

    Videos1

    Urban Legend
    Trailer 0:31
    Urban Legend

    Photos360

    Natasha Gregson Wagner appears as Michelle Mancini
    Natalie & Brenda
    Natalie, Brenda & Damon
    Alicia Witt stars as Natalie Simon
    Loretta Devine appears as Reese Wilson
    Sasha meets the killer
    Rebecca Gayheart co-stars as Brenda
    Jared Leto co-stars as Paul
    Rebecca Gayheart and Alicia Witt in Urban Legend (1998)
    Rebecca Gayheart, Alicia Witt, Joshua Jackson, and Michael Rosenbaum in Urban Legend (1998)
    Tara Reid in Urban Legend (1998)
    Rebecca Gayheart and Alicia Witt in Urban Legend (1998)

    Top cast

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    Jared Leto
    Jared Leto
    • Paul Gardeneras Paul Gardener
    Alicia Witt
    Alicia Witt
    • Natalie Simonas Natalie Simon
    Rebecca Gayheart
    Rebecca Gayheart
    • Brenda Batesas Brenda Bates
    Michael Rosenbaum
    Michael Rosenbaum
    • Parker Rileyas Parker Riley
    Loretta Devine
    Loretta Devine
    • Reese Wilsonas Reese Wilson
    Joshua Jackson
    Joshua Jackson
    • Damon Brooksas Damon Brooks
    Tara Reid
    Tara Reid
    • Sasha Thomasas Sasha Thomas
    John Neville
    John Neville
    • Dean Adamsas Dean Adams
    Julian Richings
    Julian Richings
    • Weird Janitoras Weird Janitor
    Robert Englund
    Robert Englund
    • Professor William Wexleras Professor William Wexler
    Danielle Harris
    Danielle Harris
    • Tosh Guanerias Tosh Guaneri
    Natasha Gregson Wagner
    Natasha Gregson Wagner
    • Michelle Mancinias Michelle Mancini
    Gord Martineau
    • David McAreeas David McAree
    Kay Hawtrey
    Kay Hawtrey
    • Library Attendantas Library Attendant
    Angela Vint
    • Bitchy Girlas Bitchy Girl
    J.C. Kenny
    • Weather Womanas Weather Woman
    Vince Corazza
    Vince Corazza
    • David Evansas David Evans
    • (as Vince Corrazza)
    Balázs Koós
    • Nerdy Guyas Nerdy Guy
    • Director
      • Jamie Blanks
    • Writer
      • Silvio Horta
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The killer's outfit is based on the fact that the film was originally planned to be set in the middle of winter. When the weather was too warm, it was decided to drop the winter aspect of the storyline, rather than fake snow in all the outdoor scenes, and dress all of the extras in winter outfits, but they kept the killer's costume.
    • Goofs
      In the final scene, the lead character's abdomen is seen being cut open with a scalpel. We then see her scream in pain. Minutes later, she is no worse for wear, considering the major incision in her stomach. There is no more mention of this "pain" for the rest of the film because the scene was added at the last minute.
    • Quotes

      Paul Gardener: Hey, how about some interviews? You know, students react to the tragedy on campus.

      Brenda: Okay. I am saddened, and moved by the tragic...

      Natalie: This was someone's life Paul. Did you even spend one minute thinking about that?

      Paul Gardener: No, I didn't. But because of my story, three-thousand five-hundred students will. I think that's enough to help me sleep at night.

    • Alternate versions
      The version of the film shown on the USA network keeps onscreen violence to a minimum. All violence is shown very quickly, while the sound effects during killings have been removed entirely, and any shots of a dead body have been trimmed to show only a flash of what the body looks like.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Ronin/Pecker/Clay Pigeons/Urban Legend/Shadrach (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Total Eclipse of the Heart
      Written by Jim Steinman (as James Steinman)

      Performed by Bonnie Tyler

      Courtesy of Columbia Records

      By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

    User reviews485

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A Classic 90s Horror Movie
    As someone born in the late 90s, when I think of movies from that time I usually think about the teen-centric movies that came out that usually had overlapping cast members and a punk-rock soundtrack. I think about the fashion and the make-up and the hairstyles that are so specific to that time period.

    Urban Legend fits into that mold so perfectly, and when I watch it I feel this weird sense of nostalgia for a time that I wasn't around for. Kind of like how many 80s kids have fallen for Stranger Things or It, this movie has me longing for the late 90s.

    Sure, the movie isn't perfect, but it is fun. And it is completely aware of what it wants to be and who it wants to entertain. It knows that slasher fans will recognize the voice of Chucky as the gas station attendant. It knows fans will recognize Freddy Kruger as the professor. It knows that the characters are cookie-cutter stereotypes and fans will be able to guess who lives or dies upon first glance. But that's the whole point; Brad Dourif and Robert Englund are here to add a bit of fun and inside jokes, even in limited roles. Sex-obsessed Sasha is doomed from the moment she appears on screen, but we're not concerned whether she lives or dies, we're concerned with how creative her death will be (and guys with how much cleavage she'll show off before she croaks). We also know that Natalie is going to be our final girl by her conservative wardrobe and her blandly likable personality.

    Urban Legend knows all of this, and it works hard to make sure you know it knows what it's doing. I'd be hard pressed to find a more entertaining few hours than sitting down and watching this with a few friends when you're in the mood for a blast from the past.
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    • beachesrbest
    • Jan 13, 2019

    FAQ3

    • When was Wexler killed and how?
    • What legends were used on the victims?
    • What happened to Natalie and Paul at the end?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 25, 1998 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Urban Legends
    • Filming locations
      • Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Phoenix Pictures
      • Canal+ Droits Audiovisuels
      • Original Film
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $14,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $38,072,438
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,515,444
      • Sep 27, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $72,527,595
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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