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Again in Might, IFC and Shudder launched the slasher flick In a Violent Nature. Directed and written by Chris Nash, the movie’s massive hook was that as a substitute of following a gaggle of teenagers avoiding violent demise, the film was from the POV of a just-resurrected mute killer named Johnny. Lots of people dug the film and Johnny’s brutal kills, so if you happen to had been amongst these ranks, excellent news: extra of Johnny’s cinematic violence is on the way in which.
Throughout a San Diego Comedian-Con on horror films, Johnny himself (performed within the movie by Ry Barrett) stopped by. After attendees had been correctly freaked out, he revealed {that a} sequel to his movie was already within the works. Nash was confirmed to be again in a author capability, however not director. In an announcement, AMC Networks’ movie group head Scott Shooman mentioned the primary Violent Nature “demonstrated that there continues to be a craving for brand spanking new views within the horror panorama. We knew instantly that this distinctive tackle the slasher would enthrall followers.”
In that very same assertion, IFC Movies known as In a Violent Nature one in all its prime highest-grossing movies of all time at $4.5 million. The film’s had a largely optimistic response, so it’s solely becoming it get expanded into a bigger franchise. All Shooman may say in regards to the sequel is that Johnny (presumably performed once more by Barrett) can be “be greater, meaner, and his kills can solely get extra spectacular.” Given how gnarly the kills within the authentic movie had been, that ought to be thrilling for followers to listen to.
Now that you just’re hooked… come again for extra. @IFCfilms and @Shudder current IN A VIOLENT NATURE 2. Coming quickly! https://t.co/dlVrMUG4yV pic.twitter.com/KwxJpQtnwU
— IFC Movies (@IFCFilms) July 26, 2024
In line with producer Peter Kuplowsky, a sequel was at all times within the playing cards. The primary film was initially conceived as a meta-sequel for a nonexistent slasher franchise, so that is actually simply bringing issues full circle. “That we now have the chance to proceed following Johnny on his stressed stroll has us feeling extremely grateful to our unimaginable companions,” mentioned Kuplowsky. “We’re thrilled to return for a brand new chapter and are excited to deploy Johnny as a conduit to additional experiments within the style.”
Should you didn’t get an opportunity to see In a Violent Nature in theaters, IFC revealed it’ll be heading to Shudder on September 13. Hopefully it received’t be too lengthy of a wait to see who Johnny kills subsequent.
[via Variety]
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