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 byIFC Films
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 was 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.