Hatchet is a 2006 horror-comedy film directed and written by Adam Green. The movie stars Joel David Moore, Tamara Feldman, Deon Richmond, and Kane Hodder as the villainous Victor Crowley.
The film revolves around a group of tourists who decide to take a haunted swamp tour in the bayou of New Orleans. Ignoring the warnings of their guide, they venture deep into the swamp, and their boat engine suddenly fails. Stranded in the middle of nowhere, they are left to fend for themselves. The group quickly discovers that they are not alone in the wilderness.
As night falls, they are attacked by a deformed and sadistic killer named Victor Crowley, who was born with physical deformities and a desire for revenge against anyone who dares to trespass on his territory. Crowley is responsible for the deaths of many locals in previous years, and the group suddenly finds itself in a fight for survival.
Hatchet is notable for its excessive gore, dark humor, and homages to classic horror movies, particularly slasher films. The movie has spawned three sequels and has become a cult classic among horror fans. Its success has also established director Adam Green as one of the rising stars in the horror genre.