If you're familiar with the Hatchet series, but were somehow worried that Adam Green stepping away from directing duties would downgrade it... Don't worry. His handpicked successor, as well as his involvement, gave the initial trilogy it's wonderful ending. (In fact, this may be my favorite in the entire series).
The ending film in the initial trilogy (a 4th film, Victor Crowley, arrived recently) pulls out all the stops, involving Crowley, the police, AND a SWAT team called in for backup.
The homages and love for old horror icons continues- Caroline Williams, ("Stretch" Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2,) Sid Haig, (Galaxy of Terror, House of 1000 Corpses,) and Zach Galligan (Gremlins, Waxwork) all play memorable or major roles, and Adam Green himself features in a couple funny scenes.
The entire Hatchet series is a bloody (VERY) bloody mess filled with memorable, over the top kills, meta awareness, amazing roles & cameos by the actors & actresses that helped define the slasher & gory good times of the 80s, and a recurring joke in all three (AND 4th, going outside the original trilogy,) that can only be appreciated by seeing them all. Despite Green's departure (as director) in this 3rd film, which caused so much concern, his involvement shines through, all while giving that OT a very proper, spectacular conclusion that may even outdo the two predecessors. It's a must own at an incredible value.
Now, if you're a horror fan that's unfamiliar with the Hatchet series, there's two things to say: 1- shame on you, and 2- rectify it now.
