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Urban Legend

Nov 21, 2025
43 mins

Episode Description

Urban Legend (1998) may be one of the most “how is this under 50%!?” movies we’ve ever covered — and this week, we’re diving right into the killer fun. On this episode of Slept-On Cinema, Stan Steamer and GrobeStreet revisit the late-90s slasher that turned every campfire myth into a bloody calling card. From killers in the backseat to Pop Rocks paranoia, this movie swings big, blends satire with suspense, and delivers some of the most memorable horror setups of the era.

We break down why Urban Legend still absolutely rips 25+ years later, why the critics totally missed the point, and how this became one of the coolest “popcorn horror” watches of the 90s. As always, the first half is spoiler-free: we hit the Rotten Premise, some wild BOLOs, the era that produced this slasher boom, and the moments to keep an eye on when you watch. Then we send you off to enjoy the film before returning for a full breakdown of the kills, twists, tropes, and our signature Slept-On Cinema segments.

If you grew up renting this from Blockbuster, if you love 90s horror, or if you just want to relive the glory days of oversized sweaters and college campus mayhem, this is your episode.

Critics Score: 30%

Audience Score: 38%

Our Score: Criminally Slept-On.

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