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The Nature of the Beast

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The Nature of the Beast

R

1995

1h 31m

Mystery & Thriller

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When drifter Adrian (Eric Roberts) strikes up a conversation with a man named Jack (Lance Henriksen) one night in a restaurant off the main road, Jack uneasily agrees to give Adrian a lift. As the two drive, Adrian starts making Jack increasingly uncomfortable by repeatedly alluding to a secret Jack is keeping. Meanwhile, news reports are spreading about a vicious murderer known as The Hatchet Man -- who seems to be committing crimes wherever Adrian and Jack turn up.

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 2/5

Aug 12, 2005

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Dennis Schwartz

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The problem was that the ending was so ludicrous, that it made all the suspense leading up seem like a wasted effort.

Rated: C

Jan 5, 2004

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Jelisije J

A well acted film where the twist does more damage then good to the overall story of a serial killer and robber meet by chance in a stressful situation on the road.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/24/25

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Laurian D

I'm baffled at how underrated and overlooked this smart gem of a thriller is. The performances are outstanding, the tension never lets up and the pacing is perfect, it runs at 90 minutes with end credits included. If you didn't see this one, be sure not to miss it. Don't expect over the top action and explosions, but a clever, dialogue-based psychological thriller that will haunt you for quite a while!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/07/25

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Drake B

Definitely worth a watch.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/04/25

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nick s

I was spellbound by the acting performances which were really first rate. The production quality was excellent. I did guess the plot twist, especially when the director dropped a slightly too obvious clue, but I didn't mind because there were only a few ways it could go. All up it was quality cinema (in my humble opinion)... I'm surprised it's not a bit more well known.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/20/24

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Jimmy B

One of my favourite movies from when I was a kid. If you don't expect a lot you'll be rewarded haha

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/24

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Audience Member

LOL, the worst Eric Roberts movie ever!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Victor Salva

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Adrian

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Jack Powell

Brion James

Sheriff Gordon

Frank Novak

Manfred

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Synopsis

When drifter Adrian (Eric Roberts) strikes up a conversation with a man named Jack (Lance Henriksen) one night in a restaurant off the main road, Jack uneasily agrees to give Adrian a lift. As the two drive, Adrian starts making Jack increasingly uncomfortable by repeatedly alluding to a secret Jack is keeping. Meanwhile, news reports are spreading about a vicious murderer known as The Hatchet Man -- who seems to be committing crimes wherever Adrian and Jack turn up.

Director: Victor Salva
Producer: Daniel Grodnick, Robert Snukal, John Tarnoff
Screenwriter: Victor Salva
Production Co: New Line Cinema, Norstar Entertainment Inc.
Rating: R
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 31m
Sound Mix: Stereo

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