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The Tripper

  • 20062006
  • RR
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
6.1K
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The Tripper (2006)
Home Video Trailer from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
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  • Comedy
  • Horror
A Ronald Reagan-obsessed serial killer targets a bunch of hippies who are heading to a weekend-long concert.A Ronald Reagan-obsessed serial killer targets a bunch of hippies who are heading to a weekend-long concert.A Ronald Reagan-obsessed serial killer targets a bunch of hippies who are heading to a weekend-long concert.
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
6.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • David Arquette
  • Writers
    • David Arquette
    • Joe Harris
  • Stars
    • Jaime King
    • Thomas Jane
    • Lukas Haas
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Arquette
  • Writers
    • David Arquette
    • Joe Harris
  • Stars
    • Jaime King
    • Thomas Jane
    • Lukas Haas
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 51User reviews
    • 73Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos2

    The Tripper
    Trailer 0:14
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    Trailer 0:13
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    Photos51

    Thomas Jane in The Tripper (2006)
    Paul Reubens in The Tripper (2006)
    Lukas Haas, Paz de la Huerta, and Jaime King in The Tripper (2006)
    Paul Reubens in The Tripper (2006)
    The Tripper (2006)
    Alexis Arquette at an event for The Tripper (2006)
    Alicia Arden at an event for The Tripper (2006)
    Bai Ling at an event for The Tripper (2006)
    Cerina Vincent at an event for The Tripper (2006)
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    Christopher Allen Nelson at an event for The Tripper (2006)
    Paul Reubens and Christopher Allen Nelson at an event for The Tripper (2006)

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    Jaime King
    Jaime King
    • Samanthaas Samantha
    Thomas Jane
    Thomas Jane
    • Buzzas Buzz
    Lukas Haas
    Lukas Haas
    • Ivanas Ivan
    David Arquette
    David Arquette
    • Muffas Muff
    Richmond Arquette
    Richmond Arquette
    • Cooperas Cooper
    Courteney Cox
    Courteney Cox
    • Dog Lover Hippieas Dog Lover Hippie
    • (as Courteney Cox Arquette)
    China Crawford
    • Paramedicas Paramedic
    • (as China Raven Crawford)
    Paz de la Huerta
    Paz de la Huerta
    • Jadeas Jade
    • (as Paz De La Huerta)
    • …
    Alan Draven
    Alan Draven
    • Kid #1as Kid #1
    Norwood Fisher
    Norwood Fisher
    • Bandas Band
    • (as John Norwood Fisher)
    Ben Gardiner
    Ben Gardiner
    • Wilsonas Wilson
    Rocky George
    Rocky George
    • Bandas Band
    Balthazar Getty
    Balthazar Getty
    • Jimmyas Jimmy
    DeAndre Gipson
    • Bandas Band
    Redmond Gleeson
    Redmond Gleeson
    • Dylanas Dylan…
    Richard Gross
    Richard Gross
    • Copas Cop
    Josh Hammond
    • Tyleras Tyler
    Stephen Heath
    • Jackas Jack
    • Director
      • David Arquette
    • Writers
      • David Arquette
      • Joe Harris
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      It rained so much during filming of The Tripper that director David Arquette, at the wrap party, gave each cast and crew member a personalized poncho. In fact, one of the few days it DIDN'T rain was when they shot the rain scenes. They had to make rain for these scenes.
    • Goofs
      The US flag behind the stage is an old 48 star version.
    • Quotes

      Hippy: We're going to stay here until we get the petition to save these trees.

      Bert - Lumberjack Foreman: Yeah, and what is that petition made out of? Paper, you moron! Paper from trees!

    • Crazy credits
      No hippies or republicans were harmed in this film
    • Alternate versions
      The R-rated version is cut in the US.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Robot Chicken: President Evil (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Change
      (uncredited)

      Written by Gabriel Cowan and David Arquette

      Performed by Ear 2000

    User reviews51

    Review
    Top review
    4/10
    It's a short trip without Silent Bob
    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.
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    • Aug 12, 2007

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 13, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El republicano
    • Filming locations
      • Big Basin Redwoods State Park - 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Coquette Productions
      • NaVinci Films
      • Raw Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,840
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $20,840
      • Apr 22, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,840
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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