“In a Violent Nature” delivers a Whitman’s sampler of horror tropes.
Cabin the woods? Check. Attractive young woman in swimsuits? Check. Characters making the dumbest moves possible? Yup. A masked killer with a creepy backstory? You betcha. The twist?
Much of the movie is shot from the killer’s perspective. That sets the ultra-glory film apart from previous slasher entries. That conceit isn’t powerful enough at times, and even at a crisp 90 minutes there’s obvious fat to be trimmed.
The film’s gimmick is just enough to recommend it to horror fans. And if you thought the “Terrifier” films pushed the gore envelope, you’re in for a blood-soaked treat.
“In a Violent Nature” has little patience for character development, or even characters. We’re watching...
