Film analysis for Hatchet 3 (2013)
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Hatchet 3 is the Hatchet's horror film of 2013. It tells the story of Victor Crowley, his murderous rampage through Louisiana's Honey Island Swamp. Kane Hodder plays Victor Crowley, Brian Quinn portrays Deputy Winslow, Rileah vanderbilt portrays Misty.
The film's greatest strength lies in its use of practical special effects. Hatchet 3 uses a majority of practical makeup effects and sets. This is a departure from many horror movies nowadays that heavily rely on CG effects. The film also has several truly terrifying moments.
The cast is solid, with Kane Hodder proving to be an intimidating villain. It's like a slasher film from the 1980s and the dialogue is somewhat tongue-in-cheek and campy. Additionally, there are certain moments of genuine comedy throughout, which provide a comical contrast to the heart-wrenching action.
Due to the budget being $1 million, most locations were reused from earlier movies. The house (click now to view sites) on the lake that was used twice in the film was a prime instance. A lot of the film appears to be a re-use from other films in the franchise. Hatchet or Hatchet2 may feel it's a familiar film.
In the end, Hatchet 3 was very enjoyable. I found it to be remarkably like other films in this series. However, Hatchet 3 provided lots of gory thrills and entertaining performances from its actors.