In a Violent Nature

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In a Violent Nature

Released May 31, 2024

1h 34m

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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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Stephen Romei

The Australian

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.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 14, 2024

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John Nugent

Empire Magazine

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

Rated: 3/5

Jul 15, 2024

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

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...

Rated: 1/5

Jul 12, 2024

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Guillermo Troncoso

Screen Realm

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.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 27, 2025

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Rebecca Sayce

FILMHOUNDS Magazine

Nash is a director with a love for genre cinema, and it's abundantly clear in his craft as he doesn't quite re-invent the wheel, but gives us a fresh take on slasher films that is tense and engrossing — emphasis on the gross.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 24, 2025

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John Daniel Tangalin

The Cinema Spot

Nash’s film ends up being somewhat serious. The final twenty minutes, more or less, are where the anxiety creeps in because there’s truly a shift in the narrative’s tone by that point.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 18, 2025

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Jonathan in Myrtle Beach

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!!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/24/25

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Marq

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

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/12/24

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Ketti

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

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/31/24

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David J

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

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/14/24

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Jon

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

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/03/24

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Geramie S

With a little editing and few changes in dialogue, this could have easily been Friday the 13th part 15 or whatever. It was enjoyable though. Seemed to rub just a little longer than it needed to and the start was also just a little too slow. The kills were fantastic and really inventive however. I would recommend to any fan of the slasher genre.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/15/24

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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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