Hatchet III

Hatchet 3 was actually the best movie of the entire series so far. Again, it's a very low budget horror series with some major imperfections and almost internationally made poorly but I especially enjoyed this one. The story picked up right after the other two and made perfect sense. The production continued to improve from the first two, as did the killing and ways of killing. Lots of bloody and memorable scenes. The acting remains a major flaw and the police and how incoherent they were was just annoying and so unrealistic. I understand it's internally bad and funny but like, come on. Still worth the watch for sure.

HATCHET III picks up right where part two left off. Having finally "killed" Victor Crowley (Kane Hodder), Marybeth (Danielle Harris) walks into the police station, covered in blood, with a gun in one hand and a gushy memento in the other, leading to her arrest.

Meanwhile, back at Honey Island swamp, the investigating officers are in for a big surprise. Now, with the law involved, Marybeth returns to the swamp, a deputy (Robert Diago DoQui), and a local reporter (Caroline Williams) in tow. However, they must first retrieve something that just might put an end to Crowley forever.

Every bit as gory / humorous as the first two installments, Part 3 ups the firepower ante, bringing in the sheriff's dept. as well as a SWAT team led by the one and only Derek Mears. Of course, this makes little difference. Fast-paced and sometimes explosive, H3 works well, in spite of its lacking Adam Green in the Director's chair. Watch for Sid Haig in a wonderful cameo!...

Well, "Hatchet III" is essentially the same as the previous two parts, slasher movie a la the good old days. If you have seen either (or both) of the previous two "Hatchet" movies, then you know exactly what you are in for here and what you will get.

Is that a bad thing then? No, not necessarily. If you enjoy these slasher movies where you just disconnect your brain and ride along on the murder ride, then you will enjoy "Hatchet III" for what it is - being exactly that. If you, however, enjoy being challenged and want something to think about, then "Hatchet III" is not the best of choices.

The story pretty much picks up where part II left off, and it is a nice continuation of the story, plus there were some nice cameo appearances as well. The story in a nutshell; the ghost of Victor Crowley (played by Kane Hodder) is still on a murdering rampage in his overgrown swamp where he kills and mutilates anyone who gets onto his land. And it is up to Marybeth (played by Danielle Harris) to put an end to the murdering maniac with the secret that is bestowed upon her.

Essentially, the storyline is straight forward, predictable at times, but enjoyable enough for this particular genre of movie. Straight out from the "let's make a slasher movie handbook". And yeah, Kane Hodder (the iconic horror legend known for his portrayal of Jason Voorhees) is starting off another slasher legend here, or so it would seem. However, it just isn't up to the same level as Jason is. Sure, these are two very different characters, but still, there is just something more dreadful and sinister about Jason Voorhees. But it is cool that he has returned three times for the role of misshapen Victor Crowley.

I enjoyed the movie, and there is a fair amount of blood and gore in the movie to satisfy most gorehounds out there. And it was a particular treat to have Sid Haig appear in the movie as well, as his presence is always enjoyable in whatever movie he is in.

Heads will roll, blood will flow, people will die (in macabre ways) and about an hour and twenty minutes of entertainment is ensured. Thumbs up from me (at least until Crowley chops them off!).

Well, Hatchet 1 was interesting. An all-star horror film cast, bringing the old geezers back to us one more time, all of them together, you could say you enjoyed the first just for this reason alone!

2nd part, not that great. Kinda dumb actually, just your usual horror sequel, bad, stupid, something to fill and hour and a half with.

So, what can I tell you about the third one? It was great to see the series ending (tho rumors of a 4th movie exists) with more brains, more gore and more fun! I laughed, I was interested, and overall entertained!

So thank you guys, those who were involved in the making of the last piece, for a grand finale! It was all worth it.

Cause of this movie alone, the series will be remembered as a little gem, a modern horror series that actually succeed, that you might download and watch it with your friends one spooky night!

Thank you guys, thank you for adding one more good trilogy, even tho is more gore than horror, I salute you!

All in all, watch it! Definitely a great ending, a nice series, and a character, Victor Crowley, to be remembered!

Same as the 1st 2 but this one did have the guy from Gremlins, the girl from the Halloween movies, the guy who played Jason Voorhees and the lady from Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2