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Hatchet II

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43% Tomatometer 35 Reviews 36% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
A woman (Danielle Harris) returns to the Louisiana swamps to seek revenge against a maniacal killer (Kane Hodder).
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Critics Consensus

Funnier and more gleefully gory than most slasher sequels, Hatchet II aims for so-bad-it's-good territory, but can't quite hack it.

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Amy Nicholson Boxoffice Magazine Oct 5, 2010
4/5
Mosquitoes bite. Gators tear. But only Victor Crowley strangles a man with his own intestines until his head explodes. Go to Full Review
Tom Long Detroit News Oct 1, 2010
D+
This is basically an excuse to watch skulls crushed like melons, guts ripped from body cavities and torsos halved. And such things go on with relentless and disgusting regularity. Go to Full Review
Jeannette Catsoulis New York Times Oct 1, 2010
4/5
Swift and amusingly brainless, Hatchet II more than delivers on splatter expectations. Go to Full Review
Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh Sep 11, 2025
2/5
A rehash of the first movie that felt more like it was cashing in on the debut entry being a moderate success, with the filmmakers getting about as far as throwing the "2" into the title as far as developing a script. Go to Full Review
Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 10, 2020
2.5/4.0
Only the most hardcore of gore fans are likely to be comfy with Hatchet 2. Go to Full Review
Nikki Baughan Roll Credits Oct 23, 2019
4/5
[Adam Green] has ensured that not only is Hatchet II a sequel that compliments the original, but it's a balls-to-the-wall bloody blast from start to finish. Go to Full Review
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Josiah C @JosiahCuff 4 hrs ago This one is right up there with the first as the best in the series! There's some kickass kills and this time around we get a fantastic performance from Danielle Harris as Marybeth and an expanded role for the always fantastic and memorable Tony Todd as well as a surprise return from another actor I won't spoil here. There's some great macabre humor and fountains of blood and viscera. What's not to love? See more B P @Bradster69 Sep 2, 2026 Not Bad, but Not My Favorite See more Steven F. @SteveGotScored Apr 2, 2026 Just as entertaining as the first one! See more Jonathan O @RT41230270 Aug 28, 2025 I had fun with this sequel but I really hate the opening scene with a guy vomit is so unwatchable and gross. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 14, 2025 Success in 1 hour and 25 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ages 17 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more SkyRo P @TheMovieSearch Jun 4, 2025 Let’s be honest—Hatchet was a mess, and Hatchet II somehow manages to be just as bad, if not worse. The entire Victor Crowley concept feels ridiculous and forced, and it baffles me that this has become a full-on franchise. The film leans heavily into gore and shock value, but forgets the basics: compelling storytelling, character development, and a coherent plot. It’s all blood and brutality without any real substance behind it. I honestly believe this franchise is one of the weakest in modern horror history. What’s especially frustrating is that, despite now having multiple sequels and even a spin-off, Hatchet still hasn’t earned a place among horror icons. Meanwhile, characters like Art the Clown from Terrifier have come out of nowhere and already established themselves as cult favorites. Victor Crowley just doesn’t have the presence, the intrigue, or the menace to stand out in the genre. The direction is sloppy, the writing is laughably bad, and the acting is about as wooden as it gets. I couldn’t find a single redeeming quality in this film—and that’s saying something, considering how low my expectations were after the first one. At this point, I’ve sat through two of these movies, and while I’ll likely watch the rest for the sake of reviewing them, I’m genuinely dreading the experience. Based on what I’ve seen so far, I can’t recommend Hatchet II, or the franchise in general. It’s a brutal slog for all the wrong reasons. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A woman (Danielle Harris) returns to the Louisiana swamps to seek revenge against a maniacal killer (Kane Hodder).
Director
Adam Green
Producer
Cory Neal, Sarah Elbert, Derek Curl
Screenwriter
Adam Green
Production Co
ArieScope Pictures, Dark Sky Films
Rating
R (Nudity|Language|Strong Bloody Horror Violence|Sexual Content)
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 7, 2013
Runtime
1h 25m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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