Should I watch Hatchet 3?
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Hatchet 3 was the horror film of the Hatchet trilogy. It follows the story of Victor Crowley's ongoing adventures and his rampage through Louisiana's Honey Island Swamp. Kane Hodder plays Victor Crowley, Brian Quinn portrays Deputy Winslow, Rileah vanderbilt portrays Misty.
The strength of the movie lies in the practical effects. Hatchet 3 uses a lot less CG effects than other horror films. This allows some truly terrifying moments to be recorded throughout the film.
The cast is strong, with Kane Hodder proving to be an formidable villain. The dialogue is so funny and cheeky that it could feel like a classic '80s horror movie. There are also some genuinely funny moments throughout, which provide a comical contrast against all of the gut-wrenching action on screen.
Because the budget was $1 million, most places were reused from previous films. The house on the lake used twice in the film was a prime example. A lot of the film appears to be a re-use from other movies within the series. (blog post) It can seem like it's all too familiar especially for people who've watched Hatchet or Hatchet 2
Overall, Hatchet 3 was enjoyable although it was very similar in tone to previous installments in the series. It provided lots of thrilling thrills and entertaining performances by its cast members.