HATCHET 3 to be Directed by Adam Green's Cameraman

Movie by Joey Paur

Not sure how fans of the Adam Green's Hatchet horror franchise are going to take this news, but it's been confirmed that Hatchet 3 is moving into production. The catch is Adam Green will not be directing it this time around, the third film in the franchise is set to be directed by his camera man on the first two films,  BJ McDonnell

Hatchet 3 will “pick up where the last film left off, as a young woman sought revenge on the malevolent monster that killed her family while they were fishing in Louisiana swamp country.” McDonnell had this to say in a statement,

I’ve been with the Hatchet team from the very beginning and am honored and thrilled that Adam has handed me the reins on this third movie. I grew up watching horror films and like Adam Green, I’m a true genre fan at heart. I have been waiting for an opportunity like this to step up and make my directorial debut with something I love and know inside and out. Working together with Adam, we plan to make a kick ass movie!

Green added the following,

BJ was not only the camera operator on the first two Hatchet movies. He was there alongside me creating every shot, working closely with me to craft each scene, moment, outrageous kill, and performance. He is absolutely beloved by the entire HATCHET family and his experience on everything from huge studio films to smaller independent productions will ensure that he will do the franchise proud.

For those of you disappointed that Green isn't directing just know that he will “work closely with McDonnell on all aspects of production.” These films haven't really done to well at the box office, and the most recent unrated sequel was actually pulled from AMC theaters. But, it went on to become a best selling DVD and On-Demand title. I'm sure fans of the franchise are happy to see another one getting made.

What are your thoughts on McDonnell taking over the directing reigns for Green on this horror franchise?

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