Summary

In a Violent Nature is getting a sequel, and the horror follow-up begins filming this fall.
The slasher film impressed critics with its innovative gimmick that flipped the point of view.
In a Violent Nature 2 will continue to impress with its unique style and gory kills.

One of 2024's most unique horror films is getting a sequel, and production is slated to start in just a few weeks. The slasher genre sees killers picking off people one by one, with iconic entries like Halloween and Scream seeing them thrive over the years. However, in 2024, the genres got a fresh infusion by flipping the point of view in a distinct way. Rather than following the people getting picked off by the killer, In a Violent Nature followed a silent killer as he stalked his victims, dispatching them with gory brutality.

In a Violent Nature was written and directed by Chris Nash, who worked on the creature effects for niche genre films like Psycho Goreman before putting his penchant for gory cinema into his own horror work. The setup for In a Violent Nature sees a locket stolen from the resting place of Johnny, which sees him rise from his grave, dispatching numerous people as he quietly roams peaceful, sunny landscapes before delivering vicious kills that rip any semblance of peace from the audience. The innovative slasher film impressed critics, earning a 79% on Rotten Tomatoes. It only saw a modest $4 million at the box office, but found a devout audience when it hit streaming.

In a Violent Nature Ending Explained

The 2024 horror film In a Violent Nature was a unique take on the slasher genre. But what does its ending mean?

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By Conor McShane

As reported by Variety, In a Violent Nature 2 is ready to kick off production, with cameras set to roll in September of this year. Plans for the horror sequel were first announced last year, with the film now moving into production in Canada. The sequel will continue to follow Johnny as he racks up a body count, with the continued promise of the brutal kills the first film introduced.

In A Violent Nature 2 Can Continue To Impress By Expanding On Its Gimmick

Producer Peter Kuplowsky mentioned that In a Violent Nature "was originally conceived as a meta-sequel within a fictional slasher series," making it perfect for a follow-up film. The slasher established Johnny as an unstoppable killer, much like Jason Voorheeves in the Friday the 13th films or Michael Myers in Halloween, allowing him to continue on in new ways, even if he were to suffer a setback that may have killed a normal person.

One issue working against In a Violent Nature is that mainstream audiences didn't respond as positively to the film as horror enthusiasts, with it holding a much lower 45% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. That score likely stems from the movie's slow pacing, and the third act, which some feel is anticlimatic in comparison to genre expectations. However, even with the potential to miss mainstream audiences, In a Violent Nature was made on a relatively low budget, with the sequel likely following suit, making the smaller production still lucrative from a franchising standpoint.

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