Hatchet

2006
R
1h 33m

IMDb RATING

5.7/10

34K

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Parody Slasher Horror Comedy Horror Thriller

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

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IMDb RATING

5.7/10

34K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

3,528

429

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 6 wins & 1 nomination

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Watch Hatchet: Adam Green on the NC-17 Rating

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Storyline

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Trivia
Writer and Director Adam Green created a "No CGI" rule for post-production. Only CGI was used to remove on-screen wires and camera set-ups.

Goofs
Shawn takes the group to the tour on a bus which leaves the French Quarter in daylight. Enough time passes that the sun goes down, signifying they've been driving a while. Shawn then directs their attention to a passing cemetery which he claims is Saint Louis Cemetery #1 and which he says houses the tomb of Marie Laveau - except that cemetery is back in the French Quarter, just a couple of blocks' walk away from where the tour bus departed.

Quotes
Jenna: By the way? Your "woo" is so not in the moment.
Misty: Yeah? Well, your nipples are dumb.

Alternate versions
The unrated Director's cut has one full minute of extra gore that the MPAA forced the filmmakers to cut out for the theatrical release.

Connections
Featured in His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th (2009)

Soundtracks
This Is The New Shit
Written by John 5 (as John Lowery), Tim Skold (as Tim L.K. Skold) and Marilyn Manson (as Brian Warner)
Performed by Marilyn Manson
Courtesy of EMI and Chrysalis Music o/b/o GTR HACK Music

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Featured review

7/10

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.