Reflections: Mirror Mirror 3- The Voyeur

Are you ready...for something gross?  Well, it's almost too late to turn back.  Don't say that I didn't warn you.  Today's film is Mirror Mirror III: The Voyeur.  That subtitle should warn you that something is amiss.  However, the film does star Billy Drago and he has a record for making movies more interesting just by his appearance.  He's almost reason enough to see Tremors IV- almost.  So how does this relate to the previous two films?  Well, except for one bit of repeat casting and a throwaway reference, there is none.  That mirror is back, but that's it.  The plot involves a malevolent spirit in the mirror, but it's actually a woman who does some sort of ritual.  It's kind of like the first film, but different.  There is, however, one big issue with this movie that I'll address in the body section- pun soon to be realized.  Since I love suspense, you're going to have to just read on...

In the film's long intro (it's 18 minutes before you see the title card), a woman talks to this mirror.  Spooky?

She's apparently dating this criminal guy- who's a dead ringer for Tommy Wiseau-, but wants to kill him.  It doesn't go well.

You know a film is classy when they work an ass shot into everything!

That mirror is bleeding, but don't expect a story about a bunch of people being killed via mirror powers.  Instead, you get...

Lots of softcore sex scenes.  Here's the thing though: the guy in almost all of these scenes is Billy Drago.

Yes, that Billy Drago.

Seriously, it's an actress who does mostly softcore porn- look her up- and Billy Drago.  Why?

 Short of your mother walking in, nothing kills the mood like seeing Billy Drago's mug.  I'd almost rather see Bill Oberst Jr. (No offense, Bill)!

Hey look- Mark Ruffalo is in this movie too.  What.  The.  Hell?!?!?

The 'plot' is kind of a mess.  It involves this Detective guy, the criminal from the beginning and...is shot in black-and-white through some freaky filter.

The ending is kind of a mess.  Basically, the lady in the mirror does stuff, kills some people and sucks Drago into the mirror.  This is...interesting?  The End.

Who green lighted this?  Seriously, this is a softcore porn movie disguised as horror.  That is more common than you might think, actually.  The problem here is that its a softcore porn movie starring Billy Drago...as a sex symbol.  What- was Steve Buscemi busy?  Seriously, I love Billy Drago- just not in this.  He makes a great villain, a great character and he catches your eyes and ears.  His role in this- appearing in a bunch of sex scenes.  The lead actress is there b/c of her experience doing sex scenes, be it in Sex and the Single Alien, Buford's Beach Bunnies or Bikini Med School.  The rest of the plot is really hard to decipher, whether it's from the confusing Writing, odd Editing or just strange flow of the story.  Seriously, most of the plot is explained in those weird, black-and-white bits I showed you earlier.  I wish I could recommend this Billy Drago film to you, but I can't.  This shot alone sums it up, I think...

Next up, the final film in the official series.  Made 5 years later, it has even less to do with anything- yea.  Stay tuned...