acidduckling
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Firstly, if you do not like extremely violent films such as slashers, look elsewhere.
For fans of the genre, prepare for something very different. Almost the entire film is told from the perspective of the killer, Johnny.
The film is obviously a homage to the original Friday the 13th film - Johnny has some clear similarities to Jason Voorhees. The story also purposefully and respectfully implements some familiar slasher stereotypes, however the changed perspective and some of the creative decisions of the film makers really do make this a unique and fresh experience, even though we know this story all too well.
The cinematography is exceptional. In fact, most of the creative technical aspects are quite impressive. The lighting, sound design and costumes are all well above the usual quality of most horror films - In A Violent Nature is technically somewhat of a masterpiece in film making, and really stands out. As disturbing as the material is, it's still quite beautiful to watch (if you can for a moment forget WHAT is happening on screen, but admire HOW it has been artistically expressed). I feel many people will be outright disgusted that I admire the artistic credit of such a violent film, but it has to be said - I'm impressed.
Unfortunately some of the acting is a little poor (as with many horror movies). I also found some of the dialogue to be unrealistic at times, and perhaps some character interactions felt a touch forced. It's not a major flaw of the movie however, as the scenes were shot so beautifully, that I could look beyond these shortcomings.
The sound design is also very good - there is not a score for the film, and so any music we hear is from a radio or other music device used by the characters. Most the audio we hear in the film is the steady paced thud of Johnny's footsteps (much of the film is tracking shots from behind Johnny), the rustling of leaves and birds or other wildlife. It's quite mesmerising, and helps develop the atmosphere. One particular scene had a character listening to music from a portable tape deck - it sounds like the batteries wear down (or perhaps the tape deck was damaged due to certain events) and the music begins to play very slowly, with some noticeable tape "warble". Very atmospheric, and an excellent way to add to an already dark and disturbing scene.
Although I found the movie loses pace a little towards the end, it still manages to maintain an uneasy experience right until the last scene.
In A Violent Nature is definitely not for everyone, but despite a familiar subject matter, its story telling is very unique and worthwhile viewing for anyone who is not upset by extreme violence and gore.
For fans of the genre, prepare for something very different. Almost the entire film is told from the perspective of the killer, Johnny.
The film is obviously a homage to the original Friday the 13th film - Johnny has some clear similarities to Jason Voorhees. The story also purposefully and respectfully implements some familiar slasher stereotypes, however the changed perspective and some of the creative decisions of the film makers really do make this a unique and fresh experience, even though we know this story all too well.
The cinematography is exceptional. In fact, most of the creative technical aspects are quite impressive. The lighting, sound design and costumes are all well above the usual quality of most horror films - In A Violent Nature is technically somewhat of a masterpiece in film making, and really stands out. As disturbing as the material is, it's still quite beautiful to watch (if you can for a moment forget WHAT is happening on screen, but admire HOW it has been artistically expressed). I feel many people will be outright disgusted that I admire the artistic credit of such a violent film, but it has to be said - I'm impressed.
Unfortunately some of the acting is a little poor (as with many horror movies). I also found some of the dialogue to be unrealistic at times, and perhaps some character interactions felt a touch forced. It's not a major flaw of the movie however, as the scenes were shot so beautifully, that I could look beyond these shortcomings.
The sound design is also very good - there is not a score for the film, and so any music we hear is from a radio or other music device used by the characters. Most the audio we hear in the film is the steady paced thud of Johnny's footsteps (much of the film is tracking shots from behind Johnny), the rustling of leaves and birds or other wildlife. It's quite mesmerising, and helps develop the atmosphere. One particular scene had a character listening to music from a portable tape deck - it sounds like the batteries wear down (or perhaps the tape deck was damaged due to certain events) and the music begins to play very slowly, with some noticeable tape "warble". Very atmospheric, and an excellent way to add to an already dark and disturbing scene.
Although I found the movie loses pace a little towards the end, it still manages to maintain an uneasy experience right until the last scene.
In A Violent Nature is definitely not for everyone, but despite a familiar subject matter, its story telling is very unique and worthwhile viewing for anyone who is not upset by extreme violence and gore.
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