Hatchet II

less funny than the first one, but more kills and more creativity in them. picking up just at the end of the last one, it feels like a proper sequel instead of a cash grab, and it features enough of a recap to stand on its own. the main, immediately obvious misstep is casting a new actress for the lead, one who not only plays the role differently, but is also shrill and not all that good. she is not helped by a script that has her mention her dead family every few minutes, like very annoying clockwork. bonus half star for the sex-and-slash scene. read more

This movie has the best ending in a horror movie I've ever seen I'm starting to really like the Hatchet saga so far. The first 2 movies (the ones I've seen) look cheap and simple, but they have that B-Movie vibe that Terrifier (2016) had and I really enjoy. The movie itself is funny and very very fun to watch. The kills (which are honestly pretty awesome) don't depend on CGI to look gory, and I love that they went for the traditional way using practical effects to make it look like an 80s slasher, and it works! If you haven't seen Hatchet yet, I really recommend you give it a try, it'll be... read more