In a Violent Nature 2 takes the slashing to a summer camp
Writer/director Chris Nash’s movie In a Violent Nature (you can read a review by Chris Bumbray right HERE and a review by Tyler Nichols at THIS LINK) got a lot of attention for taking a unique approach to the classic “backwoods slasher” set-up, as the film follows the slasher throughout the movie. After making its debut at the Sundance Film Festival, it got a theatrical release from IFC, a physical media release from RLJ, and then dropped onto the Shudder streaming service, where it was even featured on The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs. Along the way, it did so well that IFC Films and Shudder announced that they were developing a sequel, which started filming last September. Now, Variety has revealed that In a Violent Nature 2 takes place at a summer camp!
In a Violent Nature
The first film had the following synopsis: 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. In a Violent Nature stars Ry Barrett, Andrea Pavlovic, Cameron Love, Reece Presley, Liam Leone, Charlotte Creaghan, Lea Rose Sebastianis, Sam Roulston, Alexander Oliver, and Lauren-Marie Taylor. It was produced by Peter Kuplowsky and Shannon Hanmer.
Summer Camp Sequel
Kuplowsky and Hanmer are producing In a Violent Nature 2, with Nash returning as screenwriter. Nash is also a producer on the project, as is Michael James Regan. Liane Cunje is co-producer. Emily Gotto, Nicholas Lazo, and Samuel Zimmerman oversaw the development of the sequel for Shudder. Somehow, every press release up to this point has avoided saying who’s directing the film, but word is that it’s Nathaniel Wilson, who was the first A.D. on In a Violent Nature.
When the sequel was first announced, Scott Shooman, the head of AMC Networks’ Film Group, said, “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.” Kuplowsky added, “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.“
Variety lets us know that the sequel brings back Ry Barrett as Johnny, a vengeful, undead killer who embarks on a bloody rampage after a group of teens steal a golden locket that awakens his spirit. In the second film, Johnny heads to a summer camp, where he crosses paths with a young, outcast camper who is forced to spend the night with his counselor sister and her friends at their annual end-of-season party. Lucas Nguyen, Olivia Scriven, Laurie Babin, Fionn Laird, Donald MacLean Jr., and Evan Marsh complete the cast.
Sales banner Charades is presenting In a Violent Nature 2 to potential buyers at the European Film Market. The company’s co-founders Carole Baraton, Pierre Mazars, and Yohann Comte said, “In a Violent Nature 2 is a first feature, driven by a new vision, with more kills, more blood, hopefully even more iconic.”
Kuplowsky has had a working history with Charades since Psycho Goreman. He said, “We are thrilled that they continue to have a taste for our gory genre delights. With this sequel, fans can expect an exponential increase of the ol’ ultraviolence with a distinct hook, but one that still collides with storied slasher traditions.“
Friday the 13th is my favorite franchise. I love slasher movies, especially backwoods slashers – and if they happen to be set at a summer camp, even better. So, even though I wasn’t exactly thrilled by In a Violent Nature, I am glad to hear that the sequel is taking the slashing to a summer camp.
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