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Fun Documentary for the Fans
Michael_Elliott21 February 2012
Hatchet II: Behind the Screams (2011)

*** (out of 4)

This 33-minute documentary can be found as an extra on the HATCHET II DVD. Adam Green takes us through the entire production of the film as we get to see a countdown of the kills as well as hear from cast and crew members including Kane Hodder, Tony Todd, Danielle Harris, Tom Holland and others. Fans of HATCHET II will certainly want to check this out as it gives you plenty of behind-the-scenes footage including various kill scenes. Not only do you get to see the actual kills but you also get some footage of them being set up and shot over various takes. Another plus is that you really get a good idea of what it was like on the set as it appears Green is constantly wanting to have fun and his enthusiasm certainly jumps off the camera. The interviews with the crew are the type you'd expect as they all pat each other on the back and talk about a wonderful environment the filming is. The only real negative thing I could say about the film is that it didn't follow the controversy of the movie being pulled from theaters after just three days. As one of the few who actually got to see it that first and only weekend, I would have liked to have heard some more on this but otherwise this is a fun featurette that fans will enjoy.
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8/10
Nifty behind the scenes documentary
Woodyanders3 November 2017
Warning: Spoilers
This 33-minute documentary offers an enjoyable and informative glimpse at the making of the solid slasher sequel "Hatchet II." Writer/director Adam Green talks about how he used same crew that had worked on the first one and decided to double the body count for the sequel. Moreover, we also hear about the circumstances pertaining to why Danielle Harris replaced another actress who played Marybeth in the original, Kane Hodder discusses the opportunity to display some range and emotion by portraying Victor Crowley's father in a flashback sequence, the studio Dark Sky Films respected Green's artistic vision, R.A. Mihailoff did his own stunts for his big fight scene with Victor Crowley, the make-up effects were all done practically (the behind the scenes footage of the shooting of all the murder set pieces is really cool stuff), Tony Todd receives mad props for his consummate professionalism, and everybody praises Green for the loving and positive attitude he created on the set with his infectious energy and enthusiasm for the project. The storyboard and scene comparisons for the murder scenes are super neato as well. Worth a watch for fans of the film.
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