During The Bold Voice of Contemporary Horror panel atSan Diego Comic-Con, IFC Films and Shudder confirmed the stalking killer known as Johnny would be returning in anew movie.
OnRotten Tomatoes, things are very divided indeed, with the Tomatometer sitting at 78% while the Audience Score sits at 44%.
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With the duration of thehorror movietaking place from the killer’s perspective, the long-winded and often slow-going shots weren’t for everyone, as is reflected by the split reception. Still, that hasn’t stopped a sequel from being greenlit.
“In a Violent Nature demonstrated that there continues to be a yearning for new perspectives in the horror landscape,” said head of AMC Networks’ film group Scott Shooman.
“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 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.
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“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 /Shudderwho 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.”
At the time of writing, there is no release date set for In A Violent Nature 2. For more, check out ourranking of the 5 grisliest scenes. You can also readour interview with the director on how the most brutal kill was shot.
Otherwise, find outhow to watch In A Violent Naturefor yourself.
Jessica Cullen is a TV and Movies Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. She’s previously written for The Digital Fix, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, Slate and more. Aside from being the residential Yellowstone expert, she also loves Westerns, ’90s action movies, and true crime. You can email her here: jessica.cullen@dexerto.com.
