Hatchet

Hatchet is an American independent horror film of the slasher genre. It is the first installment in the Hatchet film series and takes place immediately following the events of Hatchet II. The movie was directed by BJ McDonnell with a script written by franchise creator Adam Green. It premiered in the United States on September 7th, 2007. The film stars Danielle Harris reprising her role from the previous movie as Marybeth Dunston - the now three-time nemesis of swamp monster Victor Crowley, played for a third time by actor/stunt coordinator Kane Hodder. The film also stars Zach Galligan of Gremlins fame as Sheriff Fowler, Caroline Williams as Amanda, Parry Shen as Andrew (the twin brother of Shen's character from the first Hatchet) and Derek Mears as Tyler Hawes.