Stephen Abell Oh, Dear what can the matter be? Victor Crowley is back on my TV!!!Now, I don't have anything against Crowley (Hodder) as horror film monsters go, he's climbing up there. It's actually Green's story and direction which irked me the most about this film.Firstly, the story is pretty much non-existent. Ten years after the first attack, the sole survivor, Andrew (Shen) is doing the rounds pushing his book on how he survived Crowley's attack. This puts him on his ex's TV show Sabrina (Brown). She's over antagonistic and bullies him in the interview. She later cons him into another interview, this time an outside broadcast back in Crowley's swamp. Meanwhile, a film crew accidentally resurrect Crowley and his killing spree starts up once again...The major problem with the writing is the characters, particularly that of Sabrina and her relationship with Andrew. Supposedly they were a loving couple, though there's no evidence of it here. You're not even given a reason for why she treats Andrew so vehemently. This is unrealistic and unbelievable. It's also so obvious that their relationship is there as a comedic element. However, it's more annoying than funny. To be truthful, though labelled as a comedy there are very little laughs in the film. Not once did I smile at a joke, let alone laugh. Had this been played as a straight horror then it would be a stronger film. Another thing is Green relies on characters to add humour, such as Dillon (Sheridan). The trouble is we've seen this type of character so many times so you need to add something new to make it funny. There's nothing new in any of the characters. Though I have to say that Sheridan does put his heart and soul into his portrayal of the character, which was nice to see as other actors are less enthusiastic.This could come down to direction as Brown, who plays Sabrina, is too shouty and angry. This needed to be toned down a little. As it stands, the handling of the character is part of the reason she comes off so badly. Then there's the scene at the shed. This is meant to be funny, but it's telegraphed too early so you know what's coming and you're waiting for it to happen. So when it does eventually come the comedy has been rendered unfunny. This is the case with a lot of the sight gags. As for the direction of the rest of the film, it's standard and dull, especially the scenes within the plane, of which there are too many.In fact, the only saving grace to the whole film is Victor Crawley himself and his slaughters. The special effects team have my respect, these are gloriously nasty wet-work. I was just sad to see the turbine kill effect was shot at a sideways angle so there was little viscera. Shame they missed out on the chance for a nasty and grisly ending. If they could have pulled it off it would have gone down in history.This is not the best in the Hatchet franchise and I'd not recommend it to anyone except those steadfast horror fans who have watched the previous three flicks.

Hellmant 'VICTOR CROWLEY': Four Stars (Out of Five)The forth film in the popular 'HATCHET' slasher flick series. This one has the maniacal killer Victor Crowley resurrected, by mistake, ten years after the events of the original movie, and he continues to kill more helpless victims (in increasingly creative and horrific ways). It was once again written and directed by series creator Adam Green (who chose not to helm the 3rd installment, only), and it also once again stars Kane Hodder in the titular role. Parry Shen also reprise his role as Andrew Yong (in the lead role this time). It was released in indie theaters, and got mostly positive reviews (from horror critics at least). It's now available on video, and VOD as well, and I enjoyed it (like I have all of it's predecessors). Sole survivor of the Crowley massacres, Andrew Yong (Shen), is promoting a book he wrote at an exclusive book singing, about his traumatizing experiences (although some believe he actually committed the murders himself). It's abruptly interrupted though, and he's rushed off to a charter plane for a new high paying gig. The plane's engine suddenly explodes, and it crashes in the swamp below, right after Victor Crowley (Hodder) is accidentally resurrected. Of course extreme violence and chaos ensues. Like the other installments in the series, the film is incredibly over-the-top violent, and ridiculously bloody, and it's also funny. This one has a little more character development, than the previous sequels, with a lot of sympathy built-up for the Andrew Yong character. Once it gets to the gore though, it's pretty much nonstop. The movie is pretty much exactly what I expected it to be too. It's definitely sure to please fans of the series, and most likely the entire slasher flick genre in general, unless you like a little less comedy mixed in with all of your gore. I really enjoyed it though.

intorchard-101 I was so pumped for non stop gore like the second and third one but no this movie. 45 minutes of talking with a little gore at the beginning and then 20 mins of gore near the end. The editing sucked, the score was way too loins and u couldn't even hear the actors. You could even hear the rustling of the mic's ....like wow. I love Adam Green but yeah , this movie was not the best.

Lin Cooper Loved the first one. 2nd was so-so. 3rd got back on track. Then there's this...Total mess of a movie. I know it's supposed to be over the top and silly, so don't say "she just doesn't get it." I know fully well what it's supposed to be. That doesn't excuse the mess that it is. Some of the acting was fine, but jeeeeezzzeee...tone it down some. At least make some characters likable. Everyone was so obnoxious that you seriously couldn't wait for them to die, and all were embarrassing stereotypes. Thank God the movie was only about 80 minutes long...I couldn't suffer through much more. And obviously no budget...the entire movie was obviously on a stage and setting half of the thing inside a crashed plane didn't help matters. Put Victor to bed and let him rest in peace.