Analysis for Hatchet 3

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Hatchet 3 is the horror film of 2013 in the Hatchet series. It tells the story of Victor Crowley, his murderous rampage through Louisiana's Honey Island Swamp. Kane Hodder plays Victor Crowley and Brian Quinn is Deputy Winslow. Rileah Vanderbilt plays Misty.



The use of special effects is the main strength of this movie. Hatchet 3 uses a majority of makeup effects that are practical as well as sets. This is different from many horror movies nowadays that heavily rely on CG effects. It also features several truly terrifying moments.

Kane Hodder stands out as an formidable villain. The cast gives an impressive performance. It feels like an '80s slasher movie and the dialogue is somewhat tongue-in-cheek and campy. There are moments of humor throughout the film that add humor to all bloody action.

Because the budget was $1 million, most locations were reused from earlier movies. The boat house used twice in the film was a prime example. A lot of the film feels like it was recycled from other movies within the series. It can feel almost too (blog post) familiar for those who have seen Hatchet or Hatchet 2

Overall, Hatchet 3 was a excellent series overall. There were plenty of gory thrills and some great performances from the cast.