Thr3e (2006)

Innocent lives hang on the whim of an elusive psychopathic murderer whose strange riddles and impossible timelines force three people into a mission to end the game before one or all of them die.

Director:

Robby Henson

Writers:

Alan B. McElroy (screenplay), Ted Dekker (novel)

Stars:

Marc Blucas, Justine Waddell, Laura Jordan

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Marc Blucas	...	Kevin Parson
Justine Waddell	...	Jennifer Peters
Laura Jordan	...	Samantha
Max Ryan	...	Milton
Bill Moseley	...	Slater
Sherman Augustus	...	Detective Bill
Priscilla Barnes	...	Balinda Parson
Tom Bower	...	Uncle Eugene Parson
Philip Dunbar	...	Doctor Francis
Jeffrey Lee Hollis	...	Bobby Parson
Kevin Downes	...	Henry
Jack Ryan	...	Slater - young
Kai Schoenhals	...	Hot Dog Vendor
Bruno Jasienski	...	Young Kevin Parson
Allana Bale	...	Young Samantha

Storyline

Innocent lives hang on the whim of an elusive psychopathic murderer whose strange riddles and impossible timelines force three people into a mission to end the game before one or all of them die.

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Plot Keywords:

riddle | countdown | puppy | post traumatic stress disorder | gun | 

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Genres:

Drama | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence, disturbing images and terror

Details

Official Sites:

Fox Faith Movies [us] Official site

Country:

Poland USA UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 July 2007 (Lithuania)

Also Known As:

Thr3e - 3 Alvos a Abater

Filming Locations:

Lódz, Lódzkie, Poland

Box Office

Budget:

$2,400,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$675,000 (USA) (5 January 2007)

Gross:

$978,908 (USA) (12 January 2007)

Company Credits

Production Co:

MovieRoom Productions, Namesake Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ted Dekker, author of the novel, was on set nearly every shooting day. In many cases he put three lines into the shot as an homage to the book cover. While some of these lines are drawn on walls and such, they also show up as objects (chalk, pencils, etc...).

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Goofs

When Kevin is talking on his cell for the first time, the background and reflections on the car are from the seminary location, until the film cuts to the tunnel (which magically comes out of nowhere).

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Quotes

Slater: You confessed nothing!

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Connections

References Se7en (1995)

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Soundtracks

"Einz Zwei Drei"
Written by Marek Sledziewski and Affek
Performed by Marek Sledziewski and Affek

User Reviews

Derivative, plodding thriller

The basic premise of "Three" is unimaginative but potentially interesting: for reasons that are initially unclear, a theology student is targeted by a psychopath (the "Riddle Killer") who forces him to confront the dark corners of his past. As those close to him start to die, the only people who stand by our hero are his longtime female friend and a police psychologist whose brother was one of said murderer's victims.

This film drags the viewer through a series of pedestrian chases, shootouts, and assorted close calls for our heroic trio before reaching a fairly predictable climax. Other, better, films ("Saw", "Flatliners", "Never Talk to Strangers", "Fear", the list is truly endless) have covered this ground before and done so with far more originality, imagination, and style. The direction is by-the-numbers, and the cast are competent but lack charisma. It is no surprise that this dud vanished from theaters. It is puzzling that anyone thought it a good idea (tax write-off?) to make this film in the first place.