Hatchet 3: Hatchet 3 Horror Film is the 2013 installment in the Hatchet film series. It follows the continuing adventures of Victor Crowley and his murderous rampage through Honey Island Swamp in Louisiana. Kane Hodder plays Victor Crowley and Brian Quinn is Deputy Winslow. Rileah Vanderbilt plays Misty.
The film's main strength is the use of real-world special effects. Hatchet 3 is a modern horror film that relies heavily on CG effects. Hatchet 3 focuses mainly on realistic makeup effects as well as sets. The result is terrifying scenes.
Kane Hodder is a standout in the ensemble, and he's an intimidating villain. The dialogue is so funny and cheeky that it can feel like a classic '80s horror film. There are also some genuinely funny moments throughout that provide comedic contrast to (click now to read articles) the heart-wrenching action.
Because the budget was one million dollars, the majority of locations were reused from previous movies. The house on the lake used twice in the movie was a prime instance. Much of this feels like it was recycled from other films within the series. For those who have watched Hatchet or Hatchet 2, this could make the movie appear familiar.
Overall, Hatchet 3 was a good series overall. There were many gory moments and several great performances by the actors.