In a Violent Nature Turns the Slasher Genre on Its Head

Ever wondered what a masked maniac in the vein of Friday the 13th’s Jason Voorhees does in his downtime—or what it might be like if Terrence Malick made a slasher movie? In a Violent Nature, which just debuted at the Sundance Film Festival and will stream on Shudder, sets out to answer both questions.

As you can tell from that description, writer-director Chris Nash’s film has an intriguing premise. It’s full of familiar elements: it takes place in the woods and around a lake; its primary victims are a group of young adults out for a good time; and its villain has a tragic backstory that explains what’s motivating his kill-crazy ways, with some super-powered enhancements that allow him to revive after grievous injuries. But its tale unfolds in a most unconventional way. Its main focus is the hulking Johnny, who digs himself out of a grave in the first scene after a hiker steals the sentimental talisman that’s been keeping his spirit at rest.

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You have never seen a slasher like this before, and probably never will again. It’s a fascinating artistic experiment and genre fans should definitely give it a look. But it may also make you wish you were watching a traditional slasher—for something more fun and entertaining, may we suggest Friday the 13th Part 2?—instead.

In a Violent Nature will stream on Shudder, though a release date is TBD.

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