The story pitch for the sequel "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer" (opening tomorrow) could have begun, "If at first you make lots of money, hook and hook again... " Last year's "I Know What You Did Last Summer" grossed $105 million worldwide, making it inevitable that the bloodgates would reopen. Besides, a killer pedigree seems to be the safest bet during this horror-film renaissance. Sequels "Halloween: H20" ($54 million in the U.S.) and "Bride of Chucky" (a promising $29.7 million so far) have prospered, while first-time slasher "Disturbing Behavior" died a sudden death. Young audiences can be fickle, but at least "I Still Know"'s filmmakers don't have to worry about the targeted teens being turned off by bad reviews ("I Still Know" got a D in EW's Critical Mass). A certain $39 million "Waterboy" can attest to that.

Here are the movies opening this weekend (with EW Critics' grades):

• I Still Know What You Did Last Summer Brandy joins Jennifer Love Hewitt as they flee from the cranky killer fisherman. This time they're being stalked in the Bahamas, which means plenty of excuses to get Hewitt in a bathing suit. (EW Grade: C)
• Meet Joe Black Who knew that when the cloak and scythe came off, Death looked like Brad Pitt? When the ultimate party-pooper comes to Earth in hunky form to claim Anthony Hopkins, he ends up falling in love with his target's daughter (Claire Forlani). (EW Grade: B-)
• I'll Be Home for Christmas Wholesome "Home Improvement" veteran Jonathan Taylor Thomas stars in this Disney comedy about a college student who is forced to hitchhike cross-country to get home for the holidays, all while wearing a Santa suit. There's probably a darned good reason why. (EW Grade: C+)
• Dancing at Lughnasa Meryl Streep has broguing rights as one of five Irish sisters in 1936 dealing with their missionary brother, who has returned a changed man. The film, based on the Tony-winning play by Brian Friel, opens in New York tomorrow, Los Angeles on Nov. 20, and nationally Christmas Day. (EW Grade: N.A.)