Watching Hatchet 3 (2013) (by Decker Shado)

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Hatchet 3 is the horror film of 2013 of the Hatchet series. It is a follow-up to the murderous adventures of Victor Crowley through Louisiana's Honey Island Swamp. Kane Hodder portrays Victor Crowley while Brian Quinn plays Deputy Winslow. Rileah Vanbilt plays Misty.



The main strengths of the film lie in its practical special effects. Hatchet 3 uses a lot less CG effects than other horror films. This allows for some truly frightening moments to be captured throughout the film.

The cast is solid and the lead actor Kane Hodder proving to be an intimidating villain. The dialogue feels like a 1980s slasher film. It is witty and hilarious. Additionally, (blog post) there are several hilarious moments that provide a sense of humor against the horror-inducing action.

Because the budget was $1 million, most places were reused from earlier films. The house on the lake that was used twice in the film was one example. A lot of the film appears to be a re-use from other movies in the franchise. If you've seen Hatchet or Hatchet 2, this could make the film appear familiar.

Overall, Hatchet 3 was a good series. There was many gory moments and several great performances by the cast.