Park City, Utah – A teaser poster released ahead of its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival introduces “Johnny,” the undead killer at the center of the upcoming slasher film “In a Violent Nature.” The poster features the tagline “Nature is Unforgiving,” giving viewers a glimpse into the twisted perspective of the slasher.
This highly anticipated slasher, produced by Shudder, takes a unique twist on the genre by presenting the events through the eyes of Johnny, an enigmatic undead monster. The film follows Johnny’s resurrection and his quest for vengeance in a remote wilderness. Tasked with retrieving a stolen locket, Johnny embarks on a rampage, methodically slaughtering a group of vacationing teens and anyone in his path.
Written and directed by Chris Nash, “In a Violent Nature” features a talented cast including Ry Barrett, Andrea Pavlovic, Cameron Love, Reece Presley, Liam Leone, Charlotte Creaghan, Lea Rose Sebastianis, Sam Roulston, Alexander Oliver, and Lauren Taylor. The film is produced by Shudder as a Shudder Original and is also co-produced by Peter Kuplowsky and Shannon Hanmer.
Samuel Zimmerman, Shudder’s vice president of programming, expressed excitement about the film, stating, “In a Violent Nature is a tremendous new slasher. We’re thrilled for you to meet Johnny, whose reign of terror honors the iconic subgenre while taking audiences on a singular and brutal new journey within it. Chris Nash’s bold perspective represents the best of Shudder, marrying the genre’s traditions with its exhilarating next steps.”
“In a Violent Nature” is set to make its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22. The film was recently acquired by Shudder, AMC Networks’ popular streaming service for horror. While no official release date has been announced, fans can expect the film to hit screens sometime in 2024. Stay tuned for more updates on this chilling slasher.
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