Hatchet 3 was the horror film of the Hatchet trilogy. It tells the story of Victor Crowley, his murderous rampage through Louisiana's Honey Island Swamp. Kane Hodder plays Victor Crowley, Brian Quinn portrays Deputy Winslow, Rileah vanderbilt portrays Misty.
The film's greatest strength lies in its use of practical special effects. Hatchet 3 uses a majority of practical makeup effects and sets. This is a departure from the majority of horror films nowadays that heavily rely on CG effects. The film also has several truly terrifying moments.
Kane Hodder is a standout among the cast, and he's an intimidating villain. It's like a slasher film from the 1980s, with the dialogue being a bit too tongue-in-cheek and campy. There are also certain moments of genuine comedy throughout, which provide a comical contrast to the heart-wrenching action.
However because of the small budget (reportedly only $1 million) many locations used are re-used from previous films in the series--the same boat house was used two times within the movie and much of it feels like it's been recycled (blog) from other films in this franchise. Hatchet or Hatchet II may be able to recognize it as familiar, which could result in the film feeling almost too familiar.
Overall, Hatchet 3 was a good series overall. There was many gory moments, and there were some great performances from the cast.