In a Violent Nature

In a Violent Nature
Theatrical release poster
Directed byChris Nash
Written byChris Nash
Produced by
Starring
  • Ry Barrett
  • Andrea Pavlovic
  • Cameron Love
  • Reece Presley
  • Liam Leone
  • Charlotte Creaghan
  • Lea Rose Sebastianis
  • Sam Roulston
  • Alexander Oliver
  • Lauren Taylor
CinematographyPierce Derks
Edited byAlex Jacobs
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release dates
  • January 24, 2024 (2024-01-24) (Sundance)
  • May 31, 2024 (2024-05-31) (United States)
Running time
94 minutes[1]
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish
Box office$4.5 million[2][3]

In a Violent Nature is a 2024 Canadian slasher film written and directed by Chris Nash, and starring Ry Barrett, Andrea Pavlovic, and Lauren-Marie Taylor. Described as an "ambient slasher",[4][5] it follows a mute killer who is accidentally resurrected from his grave in the Ontario wilderness by a group of teenagers, whom he then begins stalking and murdering. The events depicted are largely observed from the killer's perspective.[6][7]

In a Violent Nature premiered in the Midnight section of the Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2024.[4] The film was released theatrically in the United States and Canada by IFC Films on May 31, and is scheduled to be released on the streaming service Shudder later in the year.[8][9] Opening on 1,426 screens, it marked IFC Films's widest theatrical release to date, and grossed $3 million in its first week. It has received positive reviews from film critics.[10][11]

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  2. ^ "In a Violent Nature". Box Office Mojo. Archived from the original on June 2, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  3. ^ "In a Violent Nature (2024) — Financial Information". The Numbers. Archived from the original on June 2, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Gheciu, Alex Nino (January 22, 2024). "Sundance slasher In A Violent Nature puts northern Ontario front and centre". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  5. ^ Ehrlich, David (January 24, 2024). "'In a Violent Nature' Review: A Gory, High-Concept Slasher More Interesting in Theory Than in Execution". IndieWire. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  6. ^ Earl, William (January 18, 2024). "How 'In a Violent Nature' Director Chris Nash Redefined Slashers With an Ultra-Gory Throwback That Evokes Terrence Malick". Variety. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  7. ^ Harvey, Dennis (January 22, 2024). "'In a Violent Nature' Review: A Fresh Canadian Spin on Slasher Conventions". Variety. Archived from the original on June 8, 2024.
  8. ^ Lang, Brent (December 6, 2023). "Shudder Lands Slasher Film 'In a Violent Nature' Ahead of Sundance Premiere (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on June 8, 2024.
  9. ^ Squires, John (January 30, 2024). "'In a Violent Nature' – Watch the Teaser Trailer for Slasher Movie Shot from the Killer's Perspective". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on April 28, 2024.
  10. ^ Cite error: The named reference anderton was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  11. ^ Earl, William (June 20, 2024). "The Best Horror Movies of 2024 So Far, Ranked: 'Immaculate,' 'Late Night With the Devil,' 'In a Violent Nature' and More". Variety. Archived from the original on June 21, 2024.