The Tripper2007
The Tripper (2007)
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Cast
as Muff
as Cynthia
as Samantha
as Buzz Hall
as Joey
as Jimmy
as Frank Baker
as Ivan
as Dep. Cooper
as Jade
as Wilson
as Tyler
as Jack
as Bert
as Hank
as Young Gus
as Gus
as Mayor Hal Burton
as Dean
as Trooper Neatnick
as Linda
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Critic Reviews for The Tripper
All Critics (15) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (10) | DVD (2)
The rambling story attempts to turn the genre on its head, but it ends up giving in to every slasher cliché (Arquette himself plays a backwoods redneck). The acting ranges from abysmal to barely adequate.
A mostly dull-blade exercise that offers little to think or scream about.
David Arquette's debut is a so-so slasher elevated by its unexpected (but eventually overworn) political mask.
too many moments just didn't make sense or work in the slightest for somebody sober
It's different, but is it any good? As another former President might say, "Depends on how you define 'good'."
A serial killer wearing a Ronald Reagan mask is killing off hippies at what must be the most under-attended music festival ever . . .
Audience Reviews for The Tripper
Don't expect a great film, or even a good one; rip-offs galore and plenty of nonsense cut-away/scenes. But Ronald Reagen is a huge saving grace for this beermat script. If it weren't for the weird insert of this serial killer I think I would've been pretty saddened at having lost time on it. But as it is those Reagen moments are pretty funny and strange enough to sit and wait for more. If like me you have to watch this on the TV because nothing else is on and so you're stuck with it then why not, don't bother making any effort to see it though and don't blame me if you do, you were warned.
Super Reviewer
A strange, stoner slasher produced and directed by David Arquette (Scream). It's quite a decent modern slasher, quite odd but the back story as to why this guy goes off the rails killing hippies is explained. Less so the high regard Ronald Regan is given. It's funny in places, has a fair bit of gore, I found the tripping hallucinations a tad annoying. There is even a brief cameo from Courtney Cox-Arquette. Overall pretty good compared to many recent slasher offerings.
Super Reviewer
If you like seeing hippies getting axed to death by Ronald Regan, this is the movie for you. Other highlights include Courtney Cox getting killed by evil dogs, and Paul Reubens covered in outhouse crap before he gets chopped down the middle with a chainsaw.
Super Reviewer
The Tripper Quotes
| Frank Baker: | I don't care if you have to sing motherfucking kumbaya, just get the fuck out there! Kapeesh!? |