The POV Slasher Horror IN A VIOLENT NATURE Is Getting a Sequel
IFC Films and Shudder announced at Comic-Con over the weekend that they are producing a sequel to the POV slasher horror thriller In a Violent Nature. The sequel is in the early stages of development.
In the first film, “When a locket is removed from a collapsed fire tower in the woods that entombs the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year old crime, his body is resurrected and becomes hellbent on retrieving it.
“The undead golem hones in on the group of vacationing teens responsible for the theft and proceeds to methodically slaughter them one by one in his mission to get it back – along with anyone in his way.”
Head of AMC Networks' Film Group Scott Shooman said in a statement: “In a Violent Nature demonstrated that there continues to be a yearning for new perspectives in the horror landscape.
“We knew immediately that this distinctive take on the slasher would enthrall fans and are glad to see the community embrace a new slasher icon in Johnny.
“With the sequel, we aim to prove that Johnny can be bigger, meaner, and his kills can only get more impressive.”
Producer Peter Kuplowsky commented on the announcement: "In a Violent Nature was originally conceived as a meta-sequel within a fictional slasher series, so we were always imagining mayhem beyond the scope of the original film.
“That we now have the opportunity to continue following Johnny on his restless walk has us feeling incredibly grateful to our incredible partners at IFC Films / Shudder who believed in Chris' vision from day one.
“We are thrilled to return for a new chapter and are excited to deploy Johnny as a conduit to further experiments in the genre."
Producers for the sequel include Peter Kuplowsky and Shannon Hanmer, and Chris Nash will return as screenwriter. Emily Gotto, Nicholas Lazo and Samuel Zimmerman will oversee development for Shudder.
I’m not surprised this movie is getting a sequel. It was a unique take on the slasher genre and while parts of it were boring, it did feature some insanely brutal kills.
If you haven’t seen it yet, the movie will have its streaming premiere on Shudder on Friday, September 13, 2024.