Better than the efficient but underwhelming first sequel, Hatchet 3 injects a lot of fun back into the franchise with an unexpectedly effective mix of humour, nastiness and self/genre-awareness. Although low in budget, the film displays bags of energy and a determination to deliver, and the rapid-fire delivery of a succession of ridiculous gore-gags on a succession of deserving characters is pure entertainment for horror fans. Genre names such as two ex-Jasons (Kane Hodder and Derek Mears) and Zach Galligan do well, but the wonderful Danielle Harris is underused in this instalment. The Hatchet series has worked well in offering nothing more than an affectionate throwback to the glory days of the 80s slasher for the fans, and if this turns out to be series closer then it does so in fair style.
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