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SDCC: In a Violent Nature Sequel In The Works, First Teaser Poster

Shudder and IFC are going back out into the woods for a sequel to In a Violent Nature. The companies announced at San Diego Comic-Con that a follow-up to the hit slasher film is in early development.
The original film released in late May and grossed $4.2 million, which is one of IFC Films top 10 grossers of all time. Chris Nash will be back to write and direct the new film.
It earned strong critical reactions as it followed Johnny, a spirit resurrected in his body when a locket is removed from a collapsed fire tower in the woods where his body lay. He proceeded to hunt down the teens who took the locket and slaughter them to get it back. The film took the approach of largely following the mute, zombie-like Johnny instead of the potential victims.
“In a Violent Nature demonstrated that there continues to be a yearning for new perspectives in the horror landscape. 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,” head of AMC Networks film group Scott Shooman said in a statement. “With the sequel, we aim to prove that Johnny can be bigger, meaner, and his kills can only get more impressive.”
“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,” producer Peter Kuplowsky added. “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 / Shudder who 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.”
Now that you're hooked… come back for more. @IFCfilms and @Shudder present IN A VIOLENT NATURE 2. Coming soon! https://t.co/dlVrMUG4yV pic.twitter.com/KwxJpQtnwU
— IFC Films (@IFCFilms) July 26, 2024