Muse Watson: The Louisiana Native Behind Iconic Horror Villain The Fisherman

In 1997, Louisiana native Muse Watson made a lasting impact on horror movie history with his portrayal of The Fisherman in the teen slasher film I Know What You Did Last Summer. Released on October 17th, 1997, by Columbia Pictures, the movie grossed over $125 million at the box office, establishing the teen slasher genre of the 1990s.

The film, featuring a star-studded cast including Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, and Freddy Prinze, Jr., was written by Kevin Williamson, based on the 1973 novel of the same name. Despite mixed critical reviews, the movie's commercial success was undeniable, staying at number 1 at the box office through Halloween.

Watson, who grew up in Alexandria, Louisiana, and attendedLouisiana Techin Ruston for music, has had a prolific career in film and television, with recurring roles inNCISandPrison Break, as well as appearances in other horror movies likeThe Last Exorcism 2,Meeting Evil, andThe Presence.

In I Know What You Did Last Summer, Watson played Ben Willis, aka The Fisherman, a character who seeks revenge against a group of teenagers who left him for dead after a hit-and-run accident. The film's plot raises questions about who the true villain is, with Watson's character being both the perpetrator and the victim.

After 25 years, it's time to give Muse Watson the recognition he deserves for his iconic portrayal of The Fisherman, a character that has become synonymous with horror movie history. Watson's chilling performance helped propel I Know What You Did Last Summer to massive box office success, cementing its place as a defining film of the 1990s teen slasher genre.