Butterfly Effect 3: Revelations (2009)

By Jody. Score: 5/10

An Afterdark Horrorfest III selection, this sequel bears no relation in characters to the original 2004 Ashton Kutcher thriller, but continues the series in terms of theme and narrative only. Like Evan (Kutcher) in the first film, Sam (Chris Carmack) has the ability to time travel his consciousness into the body of his previous self.

Knowing the serious consequences and ripple effect of interfering with the past, his only mission is to observe and witness murders to bring the killers to justice in the present. After he is convinced to save his murdered girlfriend from her deadly fate, he throws consequences to the wind to save her (with increasingly disastrous results).

It is disappointing that one of the coolest films of the 2000’s has been reduced to what will likely turn into an endless supply of direct-to-video sequels. That said, this entry (much better than the second one, I am told) is actually fairly engaging and suspenseful. In fact, if not for some sub-par acting by supporting characters, an obnoxiously gratuitous sex scene, and very silly last 2 minutes, I would have given this film high recommendations.

Starring Chris Carmack and Rachel Miner
Dirceted By: Seth Grossman
Budget/Gross: $4.5 mil / Direct-to-DVD and festival release only
IMDB Score: 5.7/10
Tomatometer: N/A critics and 38% audiences