Victor Crowley

Ten years after the events of Hatchet III, a "found footage"-style film crew is filming a documentary about the massacre at the Chloe house. Their investigation into the legend of Victor Crowley, the vengeful spirit of a deformed killer who haunts the Louisiana swamps, unearths more than they bargained for. When the original killer is seemingly resurrected, the crew finds themselves fighting for survival against his gruesome attacks.

Victor Crowley was met with mixed to positive reviews from critics, particularly praised for its return to the fun, over-the-top gore and slasher elements of the original Hatchet films. While some found the "found footage" aspect unnecessary, many appreciated its self-aware humor and Kane Hodder's committed performance as the titular killer.

• Satisfyingly gory and returns to the franchise's roots.

• Kane Hodder shines as the iconic slasher villain.

• The "found footage" gimmick is largely forgettable, but the slasher fun makes up for it.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed Victor Crowley, appreciating its commitment to practical effects and gore. Many viewers felt it was a fun and entertaining installment that brought back the spirit of the original films, though some found the found-footage style a bit dated.

The film was secretly shot and produced, with its existence only revealed at the 2017 Scare-A-Con convention, where it was screened as a "surprise premiere" without prior announcement.