In a Violent Nature

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In a Violent Nature

2024

1h 34m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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When a locket is removed from a collapsed fire tower in the woods that entombs the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year old crime, his body is resurrected and becomes hellbent on retrieving it. The undead golem hones in on the group of vacationing teens responsible for the theft and proceeds to methodically slaughter them one by one in his mission to get it back -- along with anyone in his way.

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Critics Consensus

As single-mindedly focused on mayhem as its demonic monster, In a Violent Nature serves up a deliciously disgusting feast for gore aficionados.

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Audience Says

More sedated than savage, In a Violent Nature spends more time walking in the shoes of a killer than crafting a narrative and pacing worthy of the slaughter.

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

08/14/2024

3.5/5

It is so ruthlessly, mercilessly, casually, relentlessly, violent that it will deter lots of viewers, which is understandable but unfortunate for the director because I think he is making a point about the slasher movie genre.

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John Nugent

Empire Magazine

07/15/2024

3/5

It is beautifully shot and deeply considered. But it’s an approach that won’t work for everyone.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

07/12/2024

1/5

The hook, this time, is that debut feature director Chris Nash uses some formal arthouse devices to reframe the horror movie antics we’ve repeatedly witnessed...

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Caitlin Kennedy

Simply Cinema (Substack)

Sep 24

8/10

In A Violent Nature is a rare treat within a very crowded subgenre. ...Expert craftsmanship meets a provocative approach, with plenty of gut-twisting kills to please horror fans of all sorts. An essential watch.

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David Bax

Battleship Pretension

Aug 23

Each shot feels as if it were painstakingly storyboarded and each cut judiciously predetermined.

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Guillermo Troncoso

Screen Realm

Jul 27

2/5

Resembling a third-person video game where progress is hindered by your character's inability to run... Want to see what you miss out on in most serial killer slasher movies? According to this film: not much.

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Joshua

Aug 30

Slow pacing but cool kills

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Jonathan in Myrtle Beach

Apr 24

So I wish I could give this movie 5 stars. I really dig this genre of following the killer and the quiet scenes even of him just walking. I watched this in an almost empty theater and just some of the serene woods shots and the killer just walking were really cool and made it so unique. There were some pretty crazy kills as well. Overall, there just wasn't quite enough action and the storyline isn't too exciting. Ending was ehh. But I think this is worth a watch and I hope they build off of this type of horror film. So overall I enjoyed it and am optimistic about the genre going forward!!

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Marq

10/12/2024

Great scenery and amazing creative kills…but there is long travel time between each kill

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Ketti

08/31/2024

A refreshing take on horror. Very campy with the effects. Loved the idea of seeing horror from the villains perspective.

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David J

08/14/2024

Walked out of the film in first 30min Movie is Trash I wish I could leave ZERO STARS

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Jon

08/03/2024

This slasher has some of the best scenery and kills I’ve ever seen in a horror film, but lacks heavily in both the storyline and acting. Still a great slasher

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Synopsis

When a locket is removed from a collapsed fire tower in the woods that entombs the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year old crime, his body is resurrected and becomes hellbent on retrieving it. The undead golem hones in on the group of vacationing teens responsible for the theft and proceeds to methodically slaughter them one by one in his mission to get it back -- along with anyone in his way.

Director: Chris Nash
Producer: Peter Kuplowsky, Shannon Hanmer
Screenwriter: Chris Nash
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: Shudder
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 31, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 28, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.2M
Runtime: 1h 34m
Aspect Ratio: Academy (1.33:1)

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