Review of Hatchet (2006) by Jackson C — 26 Sep 2011

It's a delectable, yet sick horror film with, believe it or not, some heart in the general storyline of the monstrous killer. (A).

This review of Hatchet (2006) was written by Jackson C on 26 Sep 2011.

Hatchet has generally received mixed reviews.

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