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The Tripper (2006) 5.0
A Ronald Reagan-obsessed serial killer targets a bunch of hippies who are heading to a weekend-long concert. Director:David Arquette |
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Cast
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| David Arquette | ... | ||
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Richmond Arquette | ... |
Cooper
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| Courteney Cox | ... |
Dog Lover Hippie
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China Crawford | ... |
Paramedic
(as China Raven Crawford)
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| Paz de la Huerta | ... |
Jade /
Summer
(as Paz De La Huerta)
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| Alan Draven | ... |
Kid #1
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Norwood Fisher | ... |
Band
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| Ben Gardiner | ... |
Wilson
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Rocky George | ... |
Band
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| Balthazar Getty | ... |
Jimmy
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DeAndre Gipson | ... |
Band
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Redmond Gleeson | ... |
Dylan /
Father
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| Richard Gross | ... |
Cop
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| Lukas Haas | ... |
Ivan
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| Josh Hammond | ... |
Tyler
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In the 80's, after seeing his father and lumberjack foreman being hit by a protestor against the deforesting and arrested by the police, the boy Gus kills the protestor with a chainsaw. In the present days, Samantha, who is traumatized after being abused by her former boyfriend Jimmy, travels with her pothead friends in a van to the American Free Love Festival, a rock-and-roll concert in the woods. Near the location, they are assaulted by three local hillbillies, but they succeed to arrive in the festival. Meanwhile, Mayor Hal Burton and Deputy Buzz Hall try to give a minimum of organization to the event. However, a deranged psychopath serial-killer wearing a mask of Ronald Reagan uses an ax to kill the pacific stoned hippies. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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On 4.20, Hippie Blood Will Trickle Down. See more »Genres:
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Rated R for strong horror violence and gore, drug content, language and some sexuality/nudity | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
13 October 2006 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
President Evil See more »Filming Locations:
Big Basin Redwoods State Park - 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, California, USA See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$20,840 (USA) (20 April 2007)Gross:
$20,840 (USA) (20 April 2007)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Jack: You might not wanna do that, bro.
Ivan: Why? There's three of us, three of them.
Jack: I'm a lover, not a fighter, man. Plus, it's a well-known fact that rednecks love their guns.
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A character is encouraged to act like Rambo, and get his head stitched closed without professional help. See more »
Written by Carl Henderson, Marlon Asher and Geron Woodruffe
Performed by Marlon Asher
Heat of the Tropics
Cott ©2005
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Trivia
Its title in Germany is "President Evil". See more »Goofs
When the old man gets his head chopped off in the tunnel he clearly screams long after his head has been detached. See more »Quotes
Ivan: I want to fucking kill these guys, man.Jack: You might not wanna do that, bro.
Ivan: Why? There's three of us, three of them.
Jack: I'm a lover, not a fighter, man. Plus, it's a well-known fact that rednecks love their guns.
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Crazy Credits
No hippies or republicans were harmed in this film See more »Connections
References First Blood (1982)A character is encouraged to act like Rambo, and get his head stitched closed without professional help. See more »
Soundtracks
"Ganja Farmer"Written by Carl Henderson, Marlon Asher and Geron Woodruffe
Performed by Marlon Asher
Heat of the Tropics
Cott ©2005
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This hippie slasher movie from director David Arquette is a mildly amusing satire on other slasher movies that does nothing new with the genre but is entirely watchable. You can watch it, even enjoy it, but there's nothing different from the last satire of slasher movies you saw.
Production values are high, this isn't some cheaply done indie movie, there are actual actors/actresses pretending to be stoned hippies, and the camera work is up to par. It's not particularly funny, though, and the only amusement worth mentioning comes from Jason Mewes, busily playing his Jay character without the benefit of Silent Bob. He could have used the backup in this one.
There is some brief nudity and a lot of swearing and drug usage, but it's not shocking or even particularly interesting. It fits into the story line, so it's not gratuitous. There are some gratuitous gross out moments involving gore and fecal matter, but they are the kind you would expect in this genre.
Every character is a stereotype of one kind or another, from the fascist small town sheriff to the greedy concert promoter. No one steps out of their stereotype, the dialog is competent but not terribly exciting, and the villain himself is only distinct from other slashers because he wears a Reagan mask.
This isn't one to go out and look for, but if it's all that's left at the movie rental place on the tail end of a Saturday night, with a bunch of friends in your living room - you can watch it without being sorry. You probably should break into your stash first, just to be on the safe side.