If you were one of the many who loved the 2024 indie horror hit In a Violent Nature, you’re in luck! “In a Violent Nature 2 is officially a go, with production set to kick off in Canada this September, Variety reports.
Johnny’s Back for More “Meta-Mayhem”!
This sequel to the slasher was first announced last year at San Diego Comic-Con, and the best news is that Chris Nash is once again writing the script and is expected to return to the director’s chair.
Nash will also be producing alongside Peter Kuplowsky and Shannon Hanmer. Emily Gotto, Nicholas Lazo, and Samuel Zimmerman are overseeing development for Shudder, so you know it’s in good hands.
“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,” Kuplowsky previously said. “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.”
A Quick Recap: The Rise of Johnny
In the first film, a locket is removed from a collapsed fire tower in the woods that entombs Johnny (Ry Barrett). The vengeful spirit, spurred on by a horrific 60-year-old crime, is resurrected and becomes hellbent on retrieving it.
The undead golem then sets its sights on the group of vacationing teens responsible for the theft. It proceeds to slaughter them one by one, along with anyone else in its way.
Get ready to witness Johnny’s restless walk continue in In a Violent Nature 2. If you haven’t seen the first film or want to rewatch it, you can now find it streaming on Shudder. Here’s a look back at the trailer.
