However, the decision to keep a smaller focus on possible victims, specifically survivors of a plane crash and a nearby documentary film crew, creates a much more claustrophobic horror. The positives are the return of the blood and gore that decorated the screen in the previous three films, and Crowley’s resurrection occurs in a relatively convenient manner that doesn’t insult audiences. Andrew is an unfortunate butt monkey who audiences can at least sympathise with, being the only one smart enough to hide from Crowley as opposed to tackling him head on. Set ten years after the original Crowley Massacre, the focus shifts to a new protagonist in Andrew, who featured in Hatchet III. In fact, it’s a strong sequel that taps into the consistency of the original trilogy, which delighted fans of the series. Combined with visceral ‘80’s-inspired special effects reminiscent of Tom Savini, the Hatchet series has grown into a hidden gem of death and destruction, but which is the best Hatchet movie, and which is the worst?Įven though this is the weakest of the four, Victor Crowley isn’t a bad sequel. His Thomas helps humanise the spirit just enough to gain some dimensions, while his Victor is a gleefully violent behemoth to entertain the audience.

Whether as the main antagonist, a deformed vengeful spirit called Victor Crowley, or appearing in flashbacks as Thomas Crowley, the broken father of Victor, Kane Hodder is a main reason for what makes the Hatchet series so enjoyable. Having come to prominence as a stuntman before becoming the quintessential Jason Voorhees in four Friday The 13th movies, the Hatchet series was designed to feature Hodder predominantly.

The original Hatchet opens with Robert Englund of Freddy Krueger fame, and transitions to Tony Todd of the Candyman and Final Destination series, before unveiling the beloved Kane Hodder. In 2006, filmmaker Adam Green unveiled his debut movie at the London FrightFest Film Festival, kickstarting a horror series that utilised several beloved horror icons.

Hatchet series in order