Hatchet II coming to VOD

After its much-touted uncut theatrical release that got the film, directed by Adam Green, “banned” in two countries, is coming to VOD December 1st, 2010. “It’s the horror that they didn’t want you to see – the film that spurred a media storm of controversy. Today, Dark Sky Films announced that Adam Green’s HATCHET II will be available on Video on Demand on December 1, 2010. The first unrated independent horror film to be exhibited by a major theater chain in more than 25 years, only to be yanked from screens almost immediately, HATCHET II will be shown on VOD on Time Warner and Comcast systems in its original unrated and uncensored cut.

HATCHET II – a Dark Sky Films production written and directed by Adam Green, creator of 2007’s hit Hatchet – was set to a fall breakout release. AMC Theatres booked screens in top U.S. markets, while Green and other iconic cast members scheduled simultaneous midnight and opening-weekend appearances at theaters around the country. In response to the intense and vocal demand of fans, the much-anticipated sequel opened at special midnight screenings on Friday, October 1, 2010.

Outraged horror fans and supporters of independent cinema instantly began a campaign via the Internet, Twitter, Facebook and other outlets to have the film released. Dark Sky Films immediately moved into action, working feverishly to bring HATCHET II to fans in its complete, uncompromised version – the way the film was meant to be seen. The movie will be available as Video on Demand on Comcast and Time Warner systems on December 1, 2010.”

Check out Killer Film’s review here, now in a few days, go out and rent it! Still no word on a Blu-ray/DVD release, but it’s safe to imagine it is not too far off.

Source: Dark Sky Films