In a Violent Nature slashes through horror norms with a fresh, unsettling twist on the classic slasher genre. Buckle up for a ride that’s as innovative as it is chilling.
In a Violent Nature follows the Villain, Johnny, while a path of destruction after being resurrected by a group of teens in the Ontario Wilderness.
Unlike your typical slasher flick, this story is told almost entirely from the perspective of Johnny making for a particularly unsettling and gruesome ride. The general direction and suspense combined with brilliant practical effects and creative kills help to elevate this film even more, further separating it from typical your slasher experiences.
In 'In a Violent Nature,' the film showcases moments of brilliance yet falls short of achieving greatness due to several notable flaws. The main character, Johnny, at times uncomfortably resembles the iconic horror figure Jason Vorhees(from the classic ‘Friday the 13th’), diluting the film's initial promise of originality. While the narrative predominantly unfolds from the killer's perspective, occasional shifts to the victims' point of view disrupt immersion and make these scenes feel redundant.
Surprisingly, the film's slowest segments are not during the killer's sequences but rather in the victims' parts - especially noticeable in the beginning where the victims recount the killer's origin story. This trend culminates also in the final 15 minutes, entirely from the last victim's viewpoint, which slows down the film's pacing and diminishes its impact.
Regardless of our small gripes, ‘In a Violent Nature’ was a unique experience that felt like a breath of fresh air amongst the last few years of horror releases. Like most viewers, we are left eagerly awaiting the announcement of a potential sequel.