Victor Crowley

Victor Crowley is the latest installment within the Hatchet franchise. In my opinion it was not the best of the series. It needed to be made to continue the franchise but also was just an extreme force. I know these movies and stories are purposely bad and unrealistic but this one took it to another level. Just how this particular group came about and the plane crash and how he was resurrected seemed way too far fetched. I still enjoyed the blood, fore and violence but the story was particularly bad this go around. It does seem like the ending is going to leave us with more so I'll definitely watch them.

Saw this on a rented dvd. Waiting to buy a copy of it. Have all the 3 parts in my dvd collection. Fans of the series will definitely enjoy this but those who havnt seen the series will also enjoy this as it has plenty of laughs, brutal n bloody deaths n claustrophobic atmosphere. Adam Green shud be applauded for making such an entertaining brutal slasher n considering its low budget, he did a mighty fine job. There is something sinister about horror films set in the bayou, especially Louisiana n Green made full use of the settings. I had complained in my review of the first part about the no usage of crocodiles in such settings. If only there was some short crocodile terror in this installment, i wud have loved it even more. Watch out for Dave Sheridan. His comic timing is very good n his character was a perfect sigh of relief in a very tensed n gory slasher.

Victor Crowley (2017)

** (out of 4)

Ten years after the event of the first film, survivor Andrew (Parry Shen) is on the talk show circuit talking about his ordeal. His publicist (Felissa Rose) talks him into going back into the swamp and discussing the issue there. Sure enough he agrees and before long they're battling Victor Crowley (Kane Hodder) again.

This here is the fourth film in the HATCHET series and no one knew it was coming. Director Adam Green shocked the horror community when some fans showed up to what they thought was a screening of the first movie but it turned out to be this instead. I must admit that I was really looking forward to this movie but it sadly turned out to be a major disappointment.

There are all sorts of issues with this movie but we'll start with the screenplay. The entire group of characters are just so over-the-top and obnoxious that I really couldn't wait to see them killed off. The characters were extremely annoying and one couldn't help but grow tired of them. Even worse is the fact that there's really not too much that happens. The plane carrying everyone crashes in the swamp and the majority of the movie takes place on the plane with the characters scared to leave it because of who is outside.

It seems that this film was shot with an even smaller budget than the previous three movies and perhaps this was why so much of the action (or non-action if you will) takes place on the plane. Another thing that really hampers this one is some truly awful CGI effects. Just take a look at the first murder and it looks like you're watching a movie that was produced for YouTube. Yes, the CGI effects are that embarrassing. The actual practical effects are a lot better and thankfully there is some rather gory violence thrown throughout the film but certainly not enough to save it.

VICTOR CROWLEY is a really disappointing movie that really doesn't work on any level. While you're watching it you stick with it in hopes that it finally kicks into high gear but before you know it the film is over. When looking back on the film it's even more disappointing.

Adam Green, Parry Shen and Kane Hodder return for this 4th Hatchet outing and like the others it's bloody fun.

Andrew (Parry Shen) the sole survivor of the previous massacre is a pseudo celebrity now and has been offered a large sum of money to do an interview at the site of the murders. On arrival, you know the drill.

With a fantastic cast including horror legends Tiffany Shepis, Felissa Rose (Who is on the best form I've ever seen her) and Tyler "Michael Myers" Mane I was happy with the roster. Also notable were Laura Ortiz and Dave "Deputy Doofy" Sheridan.

Less predictable than you'd expect, mindless gory slasher content and a great script loaded with some fantastic comedy. Sure the Hatchet movies are hardly groundbreaking but they're enjoyable throwbacks and I appreciate that.

Without any spoilers I have to say based on the post credits scene my desire for a 5th movie has risen, make it happen Mr Green!

If you liked the original movies then you'll get a kick out of this, if splatterhouse type movies aren't your thing then best avoid.

The Good:

Looks great

Follows on from the previous movies well

Decent cast

Neat cameo appearance

The Bad:

One scene was needlessly grim

Ultimately it is just more of the same

Ten years after the slaughter at Honey Island Swamp. Andrew Young (Parry Shen) is the only survivor and author of a successful bestseller. He has also given several interviews and was accused of the massacre but considered not guilty in court. Victor Crowley (Kane Hodder) has disappeared, and his place has become a touristic attraction. When Andrew's agent, the drug-addicted Kathleen (Felissa Rose), tells him that he shall be interviewed at Honey Island Swamp, he does not accept. But when she tells him that she has negotiated a one-million-dollar payment, he agrees to go. He takes a private airplane with the host of a talk show Sabrina (Krystal Joy Brown), who is his ex-wife, and her crew formed by the audio technician Austin (Brian Quinn); his videographer girlfriend Casey (Tiffany Shepis); the gay makeup artist Jay (Tezz Yancey); and the production assistant Zach (Blake Woodruff). Out of the blue, one of the engines blows up and Jay and Zach immediately die. Meanwhile, the wannabe director of slash movies, Chloe (Katie Booth); her boyfriend Alex (Chase Williamson); and her friend Rose (Laura Ortiz), go to the Honey Island Swamp with the intention of making a trailer of a movie about Victor Crowley to convince investors to financially support her project She casts the local tour guide Dillon (Dave Sheridan) and they meet him at the swamp. Rose researches YouTube looking for the voodoo curse that brought Victor Crowley to life. Suddenly they hear the airplane crashing and Dillon and Rose run to help the possible survivors. Meanwhile, Victor Crowley is revived by the voodoo curse on the YouTube, and his crime spree begins.

"Victor Crowley" (2017) is the last breath of an exhausted franchise. At least, I hope. The plot should have finished in "Hatchet III", when Marybeth destroyed the notorious serial killer. Anyway, this fourth sequel is funny, with many hilarious lines and silly characters. The ultimate sacrifice of Dillon must be the ending of this franchise, but the cameo of Marybeth in the credits is a serious menace that Adam Green does not want to stop. The gory special effects and make-up are again the best offered by this movie. My vote is five.

Title (Brazil): "Terror no Pântano 4" ("Terror at the Swamp 4")