In a Violent Nature - Film Review (with director Chris Nash)

[@EDELGADO11574]

I extremely loved this film and i appreciate Chris Nash's vision. Thanks for the video!

[@PointsofReview]

Thank you for the kind words! Nash was great to talk to - incredibly humble.

[@justaguyyouknow]

Rooting for a sequel with just a little less walking. It really is so much fun watching a simplistic story play out in a different angle than we are used to

[@PointsofReview]

It's a nature walk with your friendly neighbourhood killer.

[@quark6766]

I`ve been watching horror films for about 45 years. Never seen anything like the "yoga kill". Loved this film so much, even the ending was good enough for me.

[@PointsofReview]

I'm so happy to hear that! There is a sequel in the works...

[@brians3948]

I thought the ending was brilliant. I could see why people don’t like it the same way kids don’t like that 3rd grader that dresses just a little bit different.

[@PointsofReview]

Folks just generally don't like film beats that challenge our expectations. Oh well!

[@Nobody-dl4tm]

Reminds me of how much hate The Last Jedi got. How dare anyone do something different!

[@PointsofReview]

@@Nobody-dl4tm It's an unfortunate reality in this world.

[@ingaulena]

The drive in the car, story about a bear and stop to fix wound with stare in the bushes, uh, movie was a build up for that suspense. If I am not mistaken, it actually was the direction she run away from. Brilliant!

[@josephbeninati3991]

I can't get enough of these reviews! enjoyed it very much!

[@PointsofReview]

@@josephbeninati3991 thank you! Much appreciated

[@Nobody-dl4tm]

I loved the tranquil walking and point of view. Great flick

[@PointsofReview]

@@Nobody-dl4tm It's a unique one! Nash was great to talk with.

[@dawncracker6250]

Saw it at the drive ins last night my only gripe was the lighting was bad due to the screen but i loved it. Felt the tension when following johnny was absent but thrown into high gear during the scenes when focusing on the teens and of course the ending. Loved it though great work Nash

[@PointsofReview]

Definitely a major shift when we change POVs. The sounds of nature serving as the "score" added to this as well. Very clever!

[@rakkazoid]

my gf is already delighted. she loves her slasher movies

[@PointsofReview]

A must-see for slasher fans, for sure!

[@guiilty368]

I believe this could be a new genre into horror with the whole killer perspective. Because let’s be real is horror fans are fans of the killer. We can’t wait for a face reveal etc. I wanna see more of these

[@PointsofReview]

I think there will definitely be a few that pop up in the next several years. Likely not as "experimental" or "arthouse" as In a Violent Nature, but still incorporating the "killer POV" style.

[@gavvo-7640]

Instead of being Johnny's perspective, it felt to me the way it was filmed like someone was secretly stalking HIM and videoing his crimes! Try watching it again from that point of view and it's even better! 👍

[@PointsofReview]

@@gavvo-7640 I agree that the "Killer's POV" is a bit reductive. I think it's more accurate to consider it "Nature's POV", which is similar to how you're looking at it!

[@sheetmetalguy9861]

I love this movie. One of the best movies i’ve seen in 25 years.

[@PointsofReview]

It's one of a kind!

[@andykiddvideo]

Beautiful, brilliantly creative film. I don't get the "slasher" label it's getting. I feel that it's essentially arthouse horror. Must-see for cinephiles and horror fans

[@PointsofReview]

Nash views it as an "ambient slasher". Siloing it into a marrow genre certainly isn't helpful! I would tend to agree with your description.

[@guiilty368]

I mean it’s def a slasher just a different take on it

[@gavvo-7640]

Totally loved this movie! the kills are gory as hell ... I was shouting out "Please be a woodchipper"... turned out to be even better!!! And that yoga scene... just wow!!!! I found the slow-burn very suspenseful and the sound design without music was awesome, just hearing footsteps and bushes being brushed past as the killer makes his way through the forest was great. The ending is a bit of a low-point in some respects, I think it went on a bit too long, but it has definitely left it open for a sequel. Overall, a really well shot movie. I watched it on download as I live in the UK but it opens in cinema's here next week so will be seeing it on the big screen for sure! 👍

[@PointsofReview]

Love it! Definitely worth catching in theatres. It's pretty brilliant how the sounds of nature essentially serve as the "score" for the film.

[@gavvo-7640]

@@PointsofReview Ticket booked for friday 👍👍👍

[@joesmith8288]

Loved it even though third act felt a little botched and too ambiguous. I don' know why but while watching it, I kept reminiscing about Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006) for some reason. Great analysis and subscribed btw.

[@PointsofReview]

Appreciated! I think many share your feelings about the third act.

[@trj.jr0091]

Dropping the rock shook me the most

[@PointsofReview]

There were some great moments.

[@YouShouldntBeDancing]

This movie was a lot of fun. Did not like the ending at all. I felt it took the air out of an otherwise great horror experience. They should have stayed on theme and kept with whatever Johnny did next. It would have been a perfect horror if they stuck that last act.

[@PointsofReview]

It is a polarizing choice, for sure!

[@joshuaedwards657]

Fantastic review for a fantastic movie!

[@PointsofReview]

Much appreciated!

[@lamontanina4935]

I liked this movie ❤

[@PointsofReview]

@@lamontanina4935 I'm glad to hear!

[@christophernefermenu350]

Que interesante comentario. Y si por la experiencia en las 0racticas de cine en la universidad si hay contratiempos, pero el que hayan regrabado el 70% de la película me parece completamente loco. Ahora entiendo por que la frustracion y estres del director al querer darle un final mas adecuado o diferente. Espero poder verla en streaming ya que dudo que llega a salas de cine aqui en la ciudad de México. 😮❤

[@PointsofReview]

Gracias por tu comentario. Definitivamente fue un viaje salvaje para Chris. Afortunadamente, contó con un gran equipo de productores (y equipo) apoyándolo. No sé nada sobre lanzamientos en México, ¡lo siento! Deberías poder verlo en Shudder en julio.

[@MrHousey36]

If Terrence Malik made a slasher movie, this is how is would look, and that's a compliment.

[@PointsofReview]

Definitely! One of Nash's core influences.

[@GrapeStation]

I loved this movie 🎉🎉🎉

[@PointsofReview]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kiillabytez]

"We had to reshoot 70% of the film..." You reshot the wrong parts.

[@PointsofReview]

@@kiillabytez The actor playing the killer had to leave due to a medical emergency. He was in about 70% of the scenes - hence the reshoot. Not sure that's about shooting the "wrong parts"!

[@kiillabytez]

@@PointsofReview Should have scrapped the project and made a more interesting film.

[@kiillabytez]

@@PointsofReview Arcadian was more entertaining and that film made absolutely zero sense.

[@PointsofReview]

@@kiillabytez I'll pass the suggestions on to Chris!

[@kiillabytez]

@@PointsofReview Perfect example of "You can do better." Pass that along, please?

[@nivekian]

That ending made my overall opinion of it plummett. Horrible to ruin your film with a bad ending like that.

[@PointsofReview]

It won't work for everyone! Much different than the original.

[@nightangel3578]

This is right up there with Skinamarink and that's not a good thing.

[@PointsofReview]

Experimental films might not be for you, and that's okay! This one won't work for everyone.

[@felixneun]

there’s nothing to critique here. Just a big waste of everyones time.

[@PointsofReview]

It's not for everyone, that's for sure!

[@17samalex]

Pure garabge. Good kills. stupid 3rd act

[@PointsofReview]

I think "pure garbage" might be a bit reductionist! The third act definitely won't work for everyone.

[@nivekian]

@@PointsofReview "Third act" was a waste of time for the audience. Hence the animosity.

[@PointsofReview]

@@nivekian I suppose I just find "all-or-nothing" statements to remove some nuance. But hey, everyone's entitled to their view! Film is [mostly] subjective at the end of the day.