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Hatchet
EMAILPRINTAnchor Bay Entertainment

Mixed or average reviews
Based on 8 critic reviews
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Movie Info
Genre(s): Comedy | Horror
Written by: Adam Green
Directed by: Adam Green
Release Date:
Theatrical: September 7, 2007
DVD: December 18, 2007
Running Time: 93 minutes, Color
Origin: USA
Summary
RATING: R for strong bloody horror violence, sexual content, nudity and language
Starring Joel Moore, Tamara Feldman, Deon Richmond, Mercedes McNab, Kane Hodder, Parry Shen, Joleigh Fioreavanti, and Robert Englund
For years the locals in the Louisiana bayou have whispered the frightening and tragic tale of Victor Crowley. One group of tourists are about to discover that the legend is real…and more horrifying than they ever imagined. Hatchet is a throwback to the glory days of horror that literally saws the face off the ‘slasher film’ as you know it. (arieScope)
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What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
LA Weekly Chuck Wilson
This horror comedy is loaded with decapitations, bodies torn in two and spewing blood, and yet, unlike the grim, torture-filled gore-fests of late, Hatchet’s mayhem is so giddily over-the-top that you end up applauding the low-budget aplomb of it all.
Read Full Review >Austin Chronicle Marc Savlov
No other film in recent memory has featured such a terrifically retro maniac or revisited the heyday of Eighties gore films with such gleeful, moist abandon.
Read Full Review >Chicago Tribune Scott Schueller
This is not a film intended for a wide audience. But B-movie fans who find their way to Adam Green's gory schlock extravaganza are going to like it.
Read Full Review >The Globe and Mail (Toronto) Stephen Cole
Hatchet is further evidence of the decline of Western civilization.
Read Full Review >New York Post Lou Lumenick
Director Adam Green's genuine affection for the genre helps make Hatchet a cut above average.
Read Full Review >The New York Times Jeannette Catsoulis
Horror without suspense is like sex without love: you can appreciate the technicalities, but ultimately there’s no reason to care.
Read Full Review >Variety Justin Chang
Joel David Moore leads a cast full of token minorities and bickering bimbos, whom writer-helmer Adam Green dispatches with knowing glee and an obvious love for genre conventions that almost overcomes the derivative scripting.
Read Full Review >Los Angeles Times Michael Ordona
Even after appropriately lowering expectations, it's kind to call this one a cut below.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this movie is 5.7 (out of 10) based on 8 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Michael gave it a10:
extremely entertaining. unlike every horror movie thats come out lately (Saw, Hostel, The Eye, ect.) this movie isn't depressing and dark. Its all just gory over the top fun.
Tommy N. gave it a2:
Old school films suck!
Justin L. gave it an8:
I have to fully agree with AJ's comment. I went to see this with my roommate who tends to be pretty critical in general... and even he got that this movie is a throw back to old school (late 70's early 80's) slasher movies. One of the characters was in One Crazy Summer (with John Candy) and another was in a lot of sci fi and tv related projects. Point being... the whole feel and flow of this movie definitely followed along the lines of the classics, from the bad jokes to the gory murders.
Billy Z. gave it a9:
Wow! Funny as hell, not very 'dark', and I think I jumped outta my seat about 10 times. Such a HUGE relief from the gore-dependent movies of late (Saw, High tension, etc...). It's funny, retro, scary, and even a little sad awww.
A.J. M. gave it a9:
If you're an old school slasher fan, this is the flick for you. Gory, hilarious, and an all-around good time. Horror enthusiasts will get something they've been waiting to see on the big screen for a long, LONG, time. Go see it!
