Forward To The Past III

Forward to the Past III is the third and final installment in the Forward to the Past trilogy, which premiered on June 2, 2021, and ended on June 25, 2021. Since the last two KrabbyLama films directly satirized the specific plots of each Back to the Future film (pts 1 and 2), this installment focused on Marty's journey back in the old western era (1885) to rescue Doc. One major twist is that Clara Clayton, Doc's eventual love interest, does not return for him during the train sequence. Another twist is at the very end is that Doc makes the ultimate sacrifice by staying on the train as it heads for the "cliff of doom." Marty gets sent into temporal displacement as the time circuits malfunction and have him be sent to an unknown destination (shot in pure live-action).

Due to time restraints, many specific details were left out of the plot. These include, but are not limited to, Marshall Strickland's presence (as he would have been voiced by Tanner Link), other additional characters such as Barbwire Salesmen (Connor Chase being cast to voice him), the "wake-up juice" etc.

According to Layne in a vlog, he spent three months alone putting together a legitimate draft due to him having been busy with his school's musical production during that time.

The official trailer was released on April 5, 2021. Layne's friend from musical, Maleena Henry, provides the voice of Clara Clayton and Tanner Link was the only returning member as he has a more minor role, voicing Chester the bartender and a few old-timers.

Plot
Part 1 - A flashback montage begins, showing Marty revving the DeLorean up to 88 miles per hour towards the Hill Valley clock tower on November 12, 1955. Marty successfully returns to 1985. Afterwards, the real Marty (dressed in leather) approaches 1955 Doc, trying to convince him that he "came back from the future" and needs his help. Confused by everything, Doc faints, leaving Marty with no other choice, but to take him back to the mansion. It's here where Doc reads the letter that his 1985 counterpart wrote for Marty with explicit instructions on where to find the buried DeLorean and to not return for him, as he's satisfied living in the old west. Upon hearing that Doc plans to hook up with Grover Cleveland's sister, Marty commands Doc to tear up the letter out of disgust.

Part 2 - Doc and Marty make their way through the Delgado Mine, discovering a built-in barrier with the initials "E.L.B." Doc assumes that the initials stand for "economic liberalization in Brazil", but Marty has to remind him that it could his own initials. They destroy the barrier and find a schematic diagram on how to repair the DeLorean, as Doc realizes that the pieces are exported from Japan. Marty comments that "Asian people will be the future innovators of what we hold so dearly." Doc ponders on that thought until Marty calls out for him. A tombstone that is inscribed with Doc's name can be seen, ultimately scarring the scientist. Two messages on the tombstone read, "shot in the back by Buford Mad-Dog Tannen over a matter of $80" and "Clara thou art fair my beloved." Marty promises to Doc that he will rescue his friend in time. Later on, Marty gears up for his journey, but notes that wrestler Bob Orton never wore anything like this.

Part 3 - Doc explains how Marty will instantaneously appear in the old west, but Marty is afraid of running Indians along the way. According to Doc, Marty appears to not be thinking "fourth-dimensionally." After heading into temporal displacement, Marty notices a herd of Indians galloping toward his direction. He takes the DeLorean into a nearby cave, but is soon disturbed by a hungry black bear. This sends Marty down a steep hill, crashing into the yard of Seamus Mcfly. Marty is taken inside, where Maggie Mcfly greets him. She tells Orton Eastwood (Marty's temporary alter-ego for the old west) that he is lucky Seamus found him when he did.

Part 4 - At the dinner table, Seamus points Marty's bizarre presence and how he doesn't have a horse. Marty reassures Seamus that "he doesn't need a horse." After this, Seamus tells Marty that he can take him to the railroads later, where he can meet all the "wranglers" at the old-time saloon. Marty reluctantly does so and comes across a bartender by the name of Chester, who shows Marty how whiskey is served rather than chocolate milk. Out of nowhere, Buford "Mad-Dog" Tannen and his henchmen arrive at the saloon, mistaking Marty for being Seamus. They mock Marty for having such an interesting name and then Buford asks for the local blacksmith. Chester is clueless on where this blacksmith is, which is also when Marty comes to realize that he's next to Buford "Mad-Dog" Tannen. This angers Buford and shoots at Marty, demanding him to dance. In response, Marty leaps onto a wooden board and a pot of manure is splashes on Buford. They chase after Marty and eventually capture him by lasso. Buford attempts to hang Marty, but luckily Doc swings out a bolt action sniper and shoots the knot, letting Marty free. Buford and Doc argue over the "milk" Doc made for Buford's horse. After Buford and his men depart, Marty jokingly comments that Doc "shouldn't cry over spilled milk." The two of them hug and Doc questions Marty's clothing.

Part 5 - As Doc reads over the tombstone picture that Marty snapped, he is puzzled by who Clara is. As Marty and Doc briefly chat about this, the town mayor makes an unusual appearance to inform Doc about meeting with an incoming school teacher by the name of Clara Clayton. A lightbulb sparks in Doc's head as the mayor leaves, ultimately connecting the dots on who Clara is. Doc disbeliefs Marty's prediction on him and Clara falling in love, but there appears to be a much bigger problem at stake. How will the DeLorean function if there is no proper fuel such as gasoline to come by in 1885? The DeLorean would need to be pushed as a substitute, still needing to exceed the 88 miles. A train appears to be the perfect candidate for this sort of thing and can exceed 90 miles if given the chance. As Doc and Marty discuss this with the train engineer, a shrieking voice crying for help can be heard. Doc and Marty ride their horses to a carriage that is out of control. Doc holds out his hand and the lady jumps off the carriage with Doc carrying her. The carriage plummets down a steep cliff. Doc and the lady make intense eye contact as they introduce each other. It's revealed to be Clara Clayton herself.

Part 6 - Doc shows Marty a demonstration model on how their plan of returning back to 1985 will pan out. As this is happening, Clara makes her way inside. She gives Doc a telescope that is in need of being fixed after the carriage incident. Doc promises her that the telescope should be repaired by sunset, but Clara reminds him of the town festival which is taking place later. Marty tries budging Doc not to accept the invitation, but Doc takes the chance nonetheless. Later that evening at the festival, Doc and Marty come across an early model of the clock tower. It doesn't take too long for Doc to dance on the main floor with Clara, but Buford spoil their fun quickly. As Buford threatens Doc and takes Clara from him, Marty flings a frisbee pie out of Buford's hand.

Part 7 - Fed up with Buford, Marty demands that he leave the townsfolk alone. Buford does not take Marty's words lightly and is thirsty for a duel, but they are being gunned down, so Buford reschedules the duel for the following Monday morning, bright and early, at 7 AM sharp. Marty bumps it up an hour, so that way him and Doc can quickly escape for the train. As they are setting up for the Monday departure down at the tracks, Doc juggles the possibility of Clara coming with them. Marty is against that idea entirely, as it would disrupt the space-time continuum. It takes a second for Doc to realize how wrong that situation could be, but he then agrees with Marty's point of view. Doc stops at Clara's house and tells her the truth about him being a time traveler. Heartbroken by this, Clara slams the door on Doc, leaving him just as shattered. A rendition of Heart's 'Alone' is then performed by Doc. After this sequence, Marty rushes to the old-time saloon and sees utter defeat on Doc's face. He breaks the news to Marty, but his spirits are soon lifted after Marty reassures him that he did the right thing. To celebrate their departure, Doc chugs a shot of whiskey and collapses onto a nearby table. As Marty attempts to wake him up, Buford shows up moments before the scheduled time. He exclaims to Marty that he doesn't need a watch to know when to duel. Marty declares a forfeit, but Buford qualifies it as "cheating." Doc suddenly wakes up and the two of them escape from the saloon. Gunshots are rapid as the two retreat, but Doc is unfortunately captured. Marty has no other choice, but to rescue Doc now. He refuses to draw, so Buford quickly shoots him in the chest. Little did he know, Marty wore a steel place underneath his poncho, which Marty gives a higher advantage to win the duel. After the brutal beating, Buford lands in a wheelbarrow filled with manure. Doc and Marty still have enough time to make it to the train and dismantle the cars from the locomotive. As they load up the explosive logs, Doc and Marty share a heartfelt moment with each other, reminiscing on the past, and Doc finally reveals his special message to Marty that he had been meaning to tell him since the Pines Mall departure. "The future is whatever you make it, so make it a good one." Doc and Marty say goodbye to each other one final time as the DeLorean proceeds to go into temporal displacement. Doc remains on the train as it zooms off the tracks. Marty leaps out from displacement and checks his environment. He appears to be in his standard 1985 attire as well as lost in an unknown location. Marty sighs and tells Doc, "I hope you're happy", while sprinting down the road.

Main Cast
Layne Collins - Marty Mcfly, Doc Brown, Buford "Mad-Dog" Tannen, Seamus Mcfly, Maggie Mcfly, Old Timers

Tanner Link - Chester, Old Timers

Maleena Henry - Clara Clayton