In the world where PG-13 horror tries to rule the box office comes a horror film that homages itself towards the splat-tastic treats from the 80's. A film that says "Fuck you" to those PG-13 pieces of cow shit and and brings on the excellent over the top death sequences and has enough tits and ass to please any horny fanboy. That film is "Hatchet"
"Hatchet" echoes those 80's slasher films to a T. You have the over the top but extremely cool kills, females showing off the goods and intentional hilarious humor. This has to be one of the most entertaining films this year and had jumping up and down in my seat like a madman with crabs (Ugh forget that). We have the cool and pissed off killer (played by the great yet slightly overrated Kane Hodder) Victor Crowley. His back story was well handled and actually had me giving a crap about him and that's rare! The main characters actually didn't annoy me (like some slasher films from the '80's) and I grew to like all of them, even the ditzy females. Well the old couple somewhat annoyed me but they're not around for long. You can't help but love a opening sequence featuring Robert Englund and Joshua Leonard that ends with limbs being off and cuts to a opening credits sequence featuring a Marilyn Manson song booming over a Mardi Gras scene featuring lots of boobage. Doesn't that sound fucking awesome?
Tag to that the Make-Up and Gore FX (created by John Carl Buechler) is all practical without any shitty CGI enhancement. Even the badass Wrong Turn 2 didn't fully pull that off. One thing that makes the film work so well is the location, the swamps of New Orleans. Although I was disappointed that I didn't get a Swamp Thing cameo (damn!) the location worked wonderfully with the film. Any good slasher film has a nice sense of humor and thanks to Deon Richmond's character who get some hilarious dialogue. Last but not least cameos by Robert Englund, Joshua Leonard, Tony Todd and John Carl Buechler.
Joel David Moore (Ben) can play this role in his sleep. He comes off as an extremely likable lad that you root for to survive. Deon Richmond (Marcus) was a funny black guy that wasn't annoying. Didn't know that was possible! Tamara Feldman (Marybeth) did a good job as the tough chick with a vendetta against Victor Crowley. Kane Hodder (Victor Crowley/ Mr. Crowley) did a great job in both roles, playing the pissed off psycho Victor perfectly and actually giving off solid emotion as Daddy Crowley without speaking one word. Great job Mr. Hodder!
Adam Green's directing was tight, smooth and handled the suspense sequences like a pro. His directing is at best when he's shooting the kills. Great job!
The music was mostly forgettable for me except a few cues that stuck out. Overall decent. The Marilyn Manson song in the opening is fantastic.
When it comes to gore Hatchet delivers big fucking time. People are spilt in two, limbs are ripped apart, some impalements and much more. Violent and extremely bloody. See the uncut version for full effect.
Ever wonder what it would look like if Mercedes McNab (Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel fame) dropped her top to show off the goods? No more wondering because she does it several times, along with Joleigh Fioreavanti. There's also lots of nudity in the Mardi Grais sequence. Boys get the drool cups!
Any negative comments? The movie could've been at least 5 minutes longer and the aburpt ending was a little too aburpt for me. Nothing too horrible but I expect some people being pissed off by it. Also some reviews calling Victor Crowley the next icon of horror is a bit over the top. He's cool but far from original.
When Hatchet comes to DVD in December you horror geeks need to get your grubby little hands on it. It delivers anything you would ever want in a throwback to the great slasher films of the 1980's. Highly Recommended.
8/10
Tag to that the Make-Up and Gore FX (created by John Carl Buechler) is all practical without any shitty CGI enhancement. Even the badass Wrong Turn 2 didn't fully pull that off. One thing that makes the film work so well is the location, the swamps of New Orleans. Although I was disappointed that I didn't get a Swamp Thing cameo (damn!) the location worked wonderfully with the film. Any good slasher film has a nice sense of humor and thanks to Deon Richmond's character who get some hilarious dialogue. Last but not least cameos by Robert Englund, Joshua Leonard, Tony Todd and John Carl Buechler.
Joel David Moore (Ben) can play this role in his sleep. He comes off as an extremely likable lad that you root for to survive. Deon Richmond (Marcus) was a funny black guy that wasn't annoying. Didn't know that was possible! Tamara Feldman (Marybeth) did a good job as the tough chick with a vendetta against Victor Crowley. Kane Hodder (Victor Crowley/ Mr. Crowley) did a great job in both roles, playing the pissed off psycho Victor perfectly and actually giving off solid emotion as Daddy Crowley without speaking one word. Great job Mr. Hodder!
Adam Green's directing was tight, smooth and handled the suspense sequences like a pro. His directing is at best when he's shooting the kills. Great job!
The music was mostly forgettable for me except a few cues that stuck out. Overall decent. The Marilyn Manson song in the opening is fantastic.
When it comes to gore Hatchet delivers big fucking time. People are spilt in two, limbs are ripped apart, some impalements and much more. Violent and extremely bloody. See the uncut version for full effect.
Ever wonder what it would look like if Mercedes McNab (Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel fame) dropped her top to show off the goods? No more wondering because she does it several times, along with Joleigh Fioreavanti. There's also lots of nudity in the Mardi Grais sequence. Boys get the drool cups!
Any negative comments? The movie could've been at least 5 minutes longer and the aburpt ending was a little too aburpt for me. Nothing too horrible but I expect some people being pissed off by it. Also some reviews calling Victor Crowley the next icon of horror is a bit over the top. He's cool but far from original.
When Hatchet comes to DVD in December you horror geeks need to get your grubby little hands on it. It delivers anything you would ever want in a throwback to the great slasher films of the 1980's. Highly Recommended.
8/10
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