Hatchet premiered in 2006 and was released to theaters on September 7, 2007. A DVD release followed on December 18, 2007, which is when I finally got to see it! I found it to be a fun movie, though if I’m being totally honest, I’ve always preferred Hatchet 2, which I thought was more interesting with the expanded backstory on Victor Crowley.
Despite being set in New Orleans and the nearby swamps, the swamp scenes, including Victor Crowley’s house, were all filmed on sets in California. That only leaves the few scenes at the beginning to get locations for in New Orleans, so I tried my best! I was quite proud of recreating the bus tour’s journey out of the city and towards Honey Island Swamp.
Movie Location: Reverend Zombie’s Voodoo Shop
Filming Location: 723 St. Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116
Date of Photos: May 2024
This location is now the Vampire Apothecary Restaurant & Bar. Reverend Zombie’s has re-opened in a new location just around the corner at 713 Royal St, which is where the last photo of the sign was taken.
Movie Location: Marie Laveau’s House of Voodoo
Filming Location: 739 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Date of Photos: May 2024
This location is now Ra Smoke Shop #14. Marie Laveau’s is currently just down the street at 628 Bourbon St, which is where the last photo of the sign was taken.
Movie Location: Bus Tour Leaves
Filming Location: Royal St. & St. Philip St., New Orleans, LA 70116
Date of Photos: May 2024
Movie Location: Bus Driving Through City
Filming Location: Dumaine St. & Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70116
Date of Photos: May 2024
Movie Location: Bus Passes Armstrong Park
Filming Location: St. Ann St. & N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70116
Date of Photos: May 2024
Movie Location: Bus Passes House
Filming Location: 42 Fontainebleau Dr., New Orleans, LA 70125
Date of Photos: May 2024
