In a Violent Nature | 2 Minute Movie Review

After seeing the trailer for this movie, I was excited! It promised to be intense, suspenseful, and a nail-biting new experience in horror, all from the killer's perspective. But... Did In a Violent Nature live up to my expectations? Find out in this weeks 2 minute movie review on the new IFC/Shudder movie.

[@ryanmclellan8740]

The kills were cool. But... Yeah, I almost walked out I got so bored.

[@DadsTalkFilm]

After about the 4th time walking through the woods i was real tempted to leave also. But kept holding on hope.

[@jean-marcusstrole9982]

Now I wanna see just how bad it is

[@DadsTalkFilm]

If you do let me know what you think. Because its kind of an original take but man... i just dont think it lived up to what it could have been.

[@adtastic1533]

Best horror movie I've seen in a decade at least. Maybe you should try developing an attention span. You'd appreciate this movie a lot more

[@DadsTalkFilm]

Best horror movie in the last decade idk about that. Late Night With the Devil was really solid and that came out not that long ago.

[@adtastic1533]

@@DadsTalkFilm I thought Late Night was mid at best. Didn't really think the whole game show setting was very interesting and I didn't buy into it. Never been a massive game show fan.

[@DadsTalkFilm]

I thought they did a good job capturing that whole talk show vibe but yeah if you aren't feeling the talk show then it wouldn't be interesting. I am really interested in seeing Longlegs. That looks really strange. And it's Nick Cage so you know it's going to be weird and out there.

[@adtastic1533]

@@DadsTalkFilm Nick Cage makes everything good

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@@adtastic1533 something we can both agree on. Haha. Nick Cage has some crazy horror movies. I loved Color Out of Space. Mandy is just insane, not sure if I fully enjoyed it but I don't regret the experience. Our first Top 5 Episode was Top 5 Strangest Nick Cage movies. Top 5 Strangest Nicolas Cage Movies kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmPIZIKkr7KFqMk

[@markcharles2819]

I’m one of the yays. I thought it would be a chore to get through but I thoroughly enjoyed this. I liked the cinematography, the pacing and the kills. The victims made dumb decisions but that’s formula in every slasher flick.

[@TRAE8312]

Two times, the killer was lying on the ground, and no one with a gun gave him a headshot .

[@DadsTalkFilm]

🤣 right!? Wouldn't want to end the movie before getting to see him walk through more woods a few more times...

[@clif42cc]

I liked it more than you did, but I strongly agree with you about the "yoga kill", that blank stare from the actress ruined it

[@DadsTalkFilm]

Yeah I think the movie has potential. I knew watching it that some people would like it for sure because it's different and familiar at the same time. Glad you enjoyed it. I will say it is a movie that lingers in my mind.

[@AustinJHealy]

I was sooooo looking forward to this movie.

[@billkarschmidt3438]

Wow. The bootleg DVD my buddy scored was pristine...but here i thought the music void was due to the copy...sans soundtrack. But your telling me now there IS NO music. Eeesh!!

[@DadsTalkFilm]

Only music you hear is if someone is listening to it on the radio. But it just feels like they got friends bands and put it in.

[@anthonyshoop575]

After listening to your critique I’m rather concerned as to how you’d change the yoga scene. You seem to think the lack of reaction from the victim was bad…I just took it as shock. I’m sure if life didn’t cease almost 2-3 seconds after part one you’d get the horrible sounds of human pain you seem to think improve the scene. It is sad how many people can’t seem to get over the walking…as if that makes up the majority of the film. Reality is that there is never more than 3-5 minutes MAX of walking before something happens. The acting was bad…especially the ranger. I’d like to think it was sort of intentional as the performances all would have fit right in any Friday the 13th movies. You come across as someone who was busy looking at their phone and getting distracted with snacks…didn’t ever focus on the film. The nuance and subtlety found all throughout this movie seemed wasted on you. The car keys with the toy car scene and how it played out was fantastic. I feel like anyone who actually appreciates slasher movies or just well-made movies in general should absolutely try to catch this in theatres. If jump scare movies with cliches are more what you’ve come to expect from horror films…well you need to try and broaden your tastes…but don’t bother with this one.

[@DadsTalkFilm]

First off I love that you took the time to give me some detailed thoughts and opinions. I can appreciate your view on the film and know that others may enjoy it as well. You are not wrong to have your opinion and experience with the film. I'm glad you saw it and appreciated it for what it was. I think overall it was that the trailer set an expectation and the movie didn't match that expectation for me. It portrayed it self in a manner that resembled the intensity of a good, brutal, suspenseful horror movie but instead went a completely different direction. As for distractions... I actually don't use my phone at all while watching movies in the theater. I also don't get snacks or drinks because I don't want to have to go to the bathroom in the middle trying find the right moment to leave, missing anything important. I'm fully immersed in the experience of watching the movie through completely undistracted. I saw it by myself to not be distracted or get opinions from others as well. I did consider that maybe the acting was intentional to match the 80's slashers. But it just further brought down the feel of the movie for me. However I don't think that different performances would have really saved the movie or improve my enjoyment much more. There were lots of little nods that I could appreciate but it just didn't have the impact to really drive any excitement or "OH LOOK" moments. It just felt a bit dull and lifeless to me. Maybe that was the intent, to show how boring and unsuspenseful it would be to follow the killer every moment of the way. Jump scares aren't something I am looking for in this type of movie. I want it to feel intense, have a sense of consequence and dread. Personally I think the 2003 Texas Chainsaw Massacre did an outstanding job ticking those boxes for me. But I just found that following the killer without anything but nature sounds didn't deliver on that without aid from a really good musical score. I do applaud the film makers for trying something different. Thanks for the thought out comment. I really do appreciate hearing others views and opinions. Thats part of the beauty of film to me is having these conversations whether we agree or not.

[@TheVizions]

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[@jayb1014_]

I guess I walked into this knowing what it was. I don't understand how so many people didn't know how much time was spent walking with the villain. I liked this movie.

[@DadsTalkFilm]

Awesome! I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's for sure going to have its cult following and thats great because it is a unique movie. I went in knowing it was going to be following the villain like that but which is what intrigued me. But didn't know it was going to be so silent. Loved the idea and think it has potential but just was hoping for some more suspense and intensity based on the trailer. So for me I think expectations for what was going to be delivered didn't match the trailer.

[@cjlaity1]

So its basically death stranding

[@DadsTalkFilm]

Haha with less story and no boxes.

[@JohnFranklinMovieReviewer]

It was not a perfect movie, but I really enjoyed it for the most part. My biggest problem with it is the way it ended. The last 15 minutes. It waa just blah to me.

[@DadsTalkFilm]

It definitely had potential and was an interesting attempt at original. But yeah that last 15 minutes with the driver talking.... it didnt help.

[@JohnFranklinMovieReviewer]

@@DadsTalkFilm That's for sure.

[@jlunaism]

Na this was a great one! Definitely different from your burnt out possession bs movies

[@DadsTalkFilm]

It was definitely different. Glad you enjoyed it. I do applaud them for trying to step outside the norm. I'd give it another shot with a musical score added to it. But as it stands now it missed the mark for me. I agree also we can use a break from the possession, exorcist and ghost movies. Even though Late Night With the Devil was a solid original movie. But I don't need anymore ceiling crawling demon possession movies.

[@TornadoVT]

Just got done watching it today, I actually fell asleep watching this movie

[@DadsTalkFilm]

@@TornadoVT 🤣 did you wake up to him still walking?

[@TornadoVT]

@@DadsTalkFilm Actually sadly yes

[@DadsTalkFilm]

@@TornadoVT 🤣 perfect

[@kennL389]

Just seen it a waste of time! Especially the ending! Ughg

[@DadsTalkFilm]

Yeah... the ending was so drawn out and lacked urgency, care and realism. There should have been some panic or concern on the drivers part. I left when the credits hit and didn't stick around to see if there was mid credit scene or anything. Typically i will wait at least til the credits start scrolling. So not sure if there was more.

[@kennL389]

@@DadsTalkFilm that very true they had us all thinking something was about to happen and it just ended smh when people was leaving they was saying it was stupid and they wasted they money but I really was looking forward to this at least until we get a real Jason movie I thought this would ease our minds like w sweet love letters... and they could of also build they characters right the acting was weird.....ugh

[@DadsTalkFilm]

@@kennL389 yeah honestly the trailer just wasn't an accurate depiction to set a proper expectation. It's a pretty ordinary trailer for an untypical horror movie.

[@METALFACEDOOMXXXX]

Of course you hated it. When has a Keisha ever been nuanced y'all are shallow with no nuance you like garbage like bad boys or Tyler perry gtfoh Keisha 😂

[@Centermassfilms]

same people who hate this film love low budget horror films from late 70s and 80s lol... hipsters

[@DadsTalkFilm]

😂 I wish i could deny the statement. Just wait til you see my next review that drops here in a few mins.

[@17samalex]

Good kills. stupid 3rd act.

[@DadsTalkFilm]

Yeah the kills were really cool by they just needed some music to really send it home.

[@whatsinthefingbox]

It looks bad

[@DadsTalkFilm]

The trailer looks amazing. Now if only the actual movie was as good...

[@hannahhoekstra7271]

It was awful, should’ve walked out…

[@DadsTalkFilm]

I considered walking out also. There is something intriguing about it just because its different. But i just kept hoping it was going to turn into something more. But instead.... more walking.