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The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker
Directed by
Colette Camden
R
2023
87m
Documentary
,
Crime
6.2
93%
45%
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This shocking documentary chronicles a happy-go-lucky nomad's ascent to viral stardom and the steep downward spiral that resulted in his imprisonment.
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Cast of The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker
Caleb Lawrence McGillvary
Self - Viral Internet Personality
Jessob Reisbeck
Self - KMPH News Anchor
Terry Woods
Self - Cameraperson
Brad Mulcahy
Self - Human Interest Researcher, Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Lisa Samsky
Self - Reality TV Brand Manager
Alex Aguirre
Self - Cameraperson
Jeff Stricker
Self - Former Homicide Detective, Fresno County Sheriff's Office
Gabriel Francisco
Self - Singer for The Redcoats
Tony Martin
Self - Manager, Fulton 55
Jeremy McGillvary Wolfe
Self - Kai's Cousin
Shirley McGillvary
Self - Kai's Mom
Bob Ellenport
Self - Friend of Joe Galfy
John Holl
Self - Director of Communications
Dean Marcantonio
Self - Union County Prosecutor's Office
Rob Henderson
Self - Union County Prosecutor's Office
Ted Romankow
Self - Union County Prosecutor
Sandy Panman
Self - Joe's Friend
The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker Ratings & Reviews
FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)
Christy Lemire
It's very sad. A lot of films have explored the nature of instant, viral fame... There is always more of a story there, and that is what this cautionary tale is telling us.
Chicago Sun-Times
Richard Roeper
In the end, of course, no one but Kai Lawrence is responsible for the actions of Kai Lawrence. It was a feel-good story that turned horribly tragic.
Rolling Stone
Marlow Stern
It's far more effective as an indictment against media rapaciousness, as well as their treatment of the homeless and mentally unwell.
FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)
Wade Major
Are we turning life into a game?... It's a pretty tough film to watch when it puts you in that position
Decider
Johnny Loftus
What Hatchet feels most interested in is how the forces at work in viral fame can become insidious, or a propellant that fuels an inferno, whether or not that was ever the intention of the social media tumult.
Common Sense Media
Sabrina McFarland
But little attention is paid to Kai's mental health, a timely topic worthy of discussion by teens and their families.
Tampa Bay Newspapers
Lee Zumpe
For lovers of true crime documentaries, "The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker" is expertly crafted and deeply engrossing. Some of the interviewees do provide revealing insights.
CNET
Gael Fashingbauer Cooper
The Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker is a compelling look at the oddities of internet fame.
LeisureByte.com
Archi Sengupta
There's drama, humour, and just the right amount of questions and answers to keep your curiosity piqued.
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