Hatchet (2006)

When a group of tourists on a New Orleans haunted swamp tour find themselves stranded in the wilderness, their evening of fun and spooks turns into a horrific nightmare.

Director:

Adam Green

Writer:

Adam Green

Stars:

Joel David Moore, Tamara Feldman, Deon Richmond

6 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joel David Moore	...	Ben
Tamara Feldman	...	Marybeth
Deon Richmond	...	Marcus
Kane Hodder	...	Victor Crowley / Mr. Crowley
Mercedes McNab	...	Misty
Parry Shen	...	Shawn
Joel Murray	...	Doug Shapiro
Joleigh Fioravanti	...	Jenna (as Joleigh Fioreavanti)
Richard Riehle	...	Jim Permatteo
Patrika Darbo	...	Shannon Permatteo
Robert Englund	...	Sampson
Joshua Leonard	...	Ainsley
Tony Todd	...	Reverend Zombie
John Carl Buechler	...	Jack Cracker (as John Buechler)
Rileah Vanderbilt	...	Young Victor Crowley

Storyline

A motley crew of tourists embark on a boat ride of the haunted Louisiana bayous where they learn the terrifying tale of local legend "Victor Crowley"; a horribly disfigured man who was tragically and accidentally killed with a hatchet by the hands of his own father. But when the boat sinks and the ghost story turns out to be real, the group tries desperately to escape the swamp with their lives...and all of their pieces.

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Plot Keywords:

boat | swamp | bayou | tour | louisiana | 

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Taglines:

Stay out of the swamp.

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Genres:

Comedy | Horror

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong bloody horror violence, sexual content, nudity and language

Details

Official Sites:

Hatchet Army MySpace site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 October 2007 (UK)

Also Known As:

A balta

Filming Locations:

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

ArieScope Pictures, High Seas Entertainment, Radioaktive Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min 84 min (uncut) 84 min (Premium movie channel) 93 min (European Film Market)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Features cameos from Tony Todd (Candyman), Kane Hodder (Jason), and Robert Englund (Freddy Kruger)

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Goofs

When the older man get his leg bitten by an alligator as the tour boat is sinking, one of the girls makes the comment that with his blood in the water, the area will become an alligator feeding frenzy. However, alligators don't hunt by blood scent, as sharks do, so the man's blood in the water would make no difference.

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Quotes

[first lines]
[two men are on a boat in a swamp at night]
Ainsley: Come on, Pa. We've been out here over three hours. I mean we don't even know where the hell she went.
Sampson: She's at least... 12-footer if I ever saw one. No, I ain't leavin' here without her.
Ainsley: Man, I'm cold.
[Sampson notices brief activity with the water]
Sampson: Shh. Shut your hole.

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Connections

Referenced in Holliston: Candyman: Part 1 (2012)

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Soundtracks

"This Is The New Shit (Remix)"
Written by John Lowery, Tim L.K. Skold, and Brian Warner
Performed by Marilyn Manson and Goldfrapp
Courtesy of EMI and Chrysalis Music o/b/o GTR HACK Music

User Reviews

Much better than most, but...

The tag-line "Old School American Horror" is a little misleading. While it's true that "Hatchet" recalls the mad gore of the 1980s, the "horror" factor is actually absent. Watching the film feels more like viewing a condensed reel of slasher kills with a few drunk and fun-loving friends - certainly not a bad thing, but not exactly a horror movie either. That being said, it's obvious that the people involved in the production have a real love for the genre. Kane Hodder's monster antics are always a delight, and Adam Green will definitely be a name to watch in the future.

In summary, I'd certainly recommend the film for anyone who gets a kick out of the slasher craze of the 80s, but be sure you're in the mood for goofy fun and not an actual horror flick.