Hatchet 3 was the film that was a horror in the Hatchet trilogy. It is a story about Victor Crowley, his murderous rampage through Louisiana's Honey Island Swamp. Kane Hodder portrays Victor Crowley while Brian Quinn plays Deputy Winslow. Rileah Vanbilt plays Misty.
The strength of the movie lies in the practical effects. Hatchet 3 is a modern horror film that relies heavily on CG effects. Hatchet 3 focuses mainly on practical makeup effects and sets. This results in terrifying scenes.
The cast gives a solid performance with Kane Hodder being the most intimidating villain. The dialogue is hilarious and smart enough to make it feel like an 80s slasher film. There are instances Decker Shado Hatchet 3 of humor in the film that add humor to all bloody action.
Unfortunately, the film's budget was limited to one million dollars. That means many locations in the movie are repeated from previous films. A boat house is featured twice, and the majority of it feels recycled from other films. For those who have seen Hatchet or Hatchet 2, this can sometimes make the movie feel familiar.
Overall, Hatchet 3 was a excellent series overall. There was many gory moments, and there were some great performances from the cast.