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On this day in 2006 (in the U.S.), audiences in attendance of the Tribeca Film Festival were treated to the glorious big screen debut of Hatchet. Written and directed by Adam Green, the Horror/Thriller starred Kane Hodder, Joel David Moore, Deon Richmond, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"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."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Hatchet earned a good bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I received a complimentary new home video release of Hatchet (2006) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
-- EZ
On this day in 2006 (in the U.S.), audiences in attendance of the Tribeca Film Festival were treated to the glorious big screen debut of Hatchet. Written and directed by Adam Green, the Horror/Thriller starred Kane Hodder, Joel David Moore, Deon Richmond, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"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."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Hatchet earned a good bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I received a complimentary new home video release of Hatchet (2006) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
-- EZ
From Google.com:
Key Aspects of the 2006 Film:
The film, which has an 83-minute runtime, spawned a successful franchise, including several sequels.
Key Aspects of the 2006 Film:
- Plot: Tourists, including Ben (Joel David Moore) and Marybeth (Tamara Feldman), are stranded in a Louisiana swamp and hunted by a supernatural killer.
- The Killer: Victor Crowley is played by horror icon Kane Hodder (known for playing Jason Voorhees).
- Tone & Style: The film is characterized as an "old-school" slasher, prioritizing intense, bloody practical effects over CGI.
- Cast & Cameos: The film features notable horror actors, including Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street) and Tony Todd (Candyman).
- Reception: It has gained a cult following among fans of the genre for its self-aware, comedic approach, despite mixed reviews on its acting and story.
The film, which has an 83-minute runtime, spawned a successful franchise, including several sequels.
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