The rambling story attempts to turn the genre on its head, but it ends up giving in to every slasher cliche (Arquette himself plays a backwoods redneck). The acting ranges from abysmal to barely adequate.
The Tripper
Move Over, Jason. Look Out, Freddie. HEEERE'S RONNIE!
2006 · 1h 33m · R
Comedy, Horror
Directed by
David Arquette
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The Tripper
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A Ronald Reagan-obsessed serial killer targets a bunch of hippies who are heading to a weekend-long concert.
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A mostly dull-blade exercise that offers little to think or scream about.
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