The Tripper: Critic Reviews

MovieWeb: 2 reviews

36%

RottenTomatoes: 14 reviews

Elizabeth Weitzman New York Daily News (Top Critic)

38

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.
Full Review » 5 years ago
Justin Chang Variety (Top Critic)

A mostly dull-blade exercise that offers little to think or scream about.
Full Review » 5 years ago
Matt McAllister Future Movies UK

60

Full Review » 4 years ago
Kevin Carr 7M Pictures

30

too many moments just didn't make sense or work in the slightest for somebody sober
Full Review » 4 years ago
Brian Holcomb CinemaBlend.com

40

It's different, but is it any good? As another former President might say, "Depends on how you define 'good'."
Full Review » 4 years ago
James O'Ehley Sci-Fi Movie Page

A serial killer wearing a Ronald Reagan mask is killing off hippies at what must be the most under-attended music festival ever . . .
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Jeremy Knox Film Threat

50

The first thirty minutes are quite good and the ending works very well, but there's an entire middle section which is badly paced and packed with filler.
Full Review » 5 years ago
Johnny Butane Dread Central

80

Horror fans with a sense of humor will really enjoy this slice of gory goodness.
Full Review » 5 years ago
Brian Orndorf eFilmCritic.com

42

Much like David Arquette's acting career, the film is often unbearable and rarely shows competence, but still remains an antagonistic curiosity that can't be easily denied.
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Reel.com

88

Wickedly funny.
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Jay Antani Boxoffice Magazine

20

Ineptly written by Arquette and Joe Harris, The Tripper is a carnival of cretins doing and saying one ass-headed thing after another.
Full Review » 5 years ago
Jeff Vice Deseret News, Salt Lake City

63

It's sort of fun -- at least if you're someone who has a taste for gory slasher flicks.
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Dave White Movies.com

59

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Josh Larsen Sun Publications (Chicago, IL)

25

Exhibit A for Courteney Cox if she does end up divorcing David Arquette...
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