By Melissa Garza
After watching the sequel to The Butterfly Effect, one wouldn’t expect much from the third entry. Surprisingly, the film was much better than the second chapter and actually provided a new spin to the franchise.
The film opens with Sam (Chris Carmack) travelling back in time to observe crimes. He doesn’t intervene with the murders he sees, but instead watches so that he may later identify the killer. Once he comes back, that’s exactly what he does. The police force believes him to be a psychic as he is responsible for bringing multiple criminals to justice.
Years ago, he intervened with his own house fire. He went back to save his sister which resulted in the death of his parents. After that, he decided not to interfere. Unfortunately, he finds it difficult to follow his own rules when his ex-girlfriend’s sister Elizabeth (Sarah Habel) arrives. His ex was murdered by an assailant that was believed to be Lonnie Flennons (Richard Wilkinson). Lonnie sits on death row but Elizabeth finds out from her sister’s diary that he’s innocent. She asks Sam to use his gift and find out who really killed her sister.
At first he says no, but against his better judgment, he reconsiders. When he travels back things don’t go as planned and when he returns he finds out a serial killer has emerged. He is believed to be the assailant and the police no longer have the same relationship with him. Lonnie’s fate has changed too. He is now a paralyzed attorney.
One factor that really makes this movie stand out is the whodunit aspect. The conclusion is surprising and the motive interesting.
Overall, the entire production is well put together. It’s a fun movie with good acting and a cool twist. It’s definitely worth a watch.
Scared Stiff Rating: 6.5/10
