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In a Violent Nature: Part 2 Set for Valentine's Day Weekend 2027
Confirmed
In Short: Chris Nash's 'In a Violent Nature: Part 2' is set to release on Valentine's Day weekend, February 12, 2027, in theaters exclusively.
The film picks up where the original left off, with Johnny (Barrett) continuing his violent rampage at an Ontario summer camp, where a young outcast camper is forced to spend the night with his counselor sister and her friends at their annual end-of-season party.
The sequel was first teased in February and attendees at Fantastic Fest got a first look at the film last month.
In a Violent Nature: Part 2 was announced during Shudder’s New York Comic Con panel, with Johnny making a surprise appearance in the mask to reveal the release date.
The first film, 'In a Violent Nature,' earned approximately $4.23 million domestically and $4.56 million worldwide, and premiered at Sundance’s Midnight program in 2024.
Mary Beth McAndrews from Dread Central praised the practical effects and described the sequel as having 'some of the best kills of the year,' while noting the move away from the original's experimental approach.
The film is produced by Independent Film Company and distributed by IFC Films and Shudder.
In a Violent Nature: Part 2 is directed by Nathaniel Wilson and written by Chris Nash, who also serves as a producer.
The film is part of a slate of horror releases from Independent Film Company, which also produced 'Chum,' 'Faces of Death,' and 'Night Nurse.'
Background
In a Violent Nature: Part 2 is a 2026 Canadian slasher film directed by Nathaniel Wilson and written by Chris Nash, who also serves as a producer. It is a sequel to In a Violent Nature (2024), and stars Ry Barrett reprising his role as the undead serial killer Johnny from the first film, while Lucas Nguyen, Olivia Scriven, Laurie Babin, Fionn Laird, Donald MacLean Jr. and Evan Marsh stars in supporting roles.
What's confirmed
- In a Violent Nature: Part 2 picks up where the first left off as Johnny (Barrett) continues his violent rampage at an Ontario summer camp, where a young outcast camper is forced to spend the night with his counselor sister and her friends at their annual end-of-season party.
What's still developing
- Johnny is back for more first-person POV blood and carnage as Chris Nash ‘s In a Violent Nature : Part 2 heads to theaters on Valentine’s Day weekend.
- Or, better yet, looking for some counter programming to Greta Gerwig’s “Narnia” movie?
- Plus it was ultra violent in a way that one of our writers called “oddly comforting”?
- Looking for some romantic Valentine’s Day weekend date plans?
- “With this sequel, fans can expect an exponential increase of the ol’ ultraviolence with a distinct hook,” Kuplowsky said.