Here’s how the ending ofIn A Violent Naturereflects on common themes of slasher sub-genre as a whole.
Is Johnny Still Free After In A Violent Nature’s Ending?
Much of the film focuses on Johnny as he hunts down the locket that once belonged to his mother.
And I’m like, ‘Yeah, that’s exactly what it is.’
You hit the nail on the head.
That’s what it’s about.
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It’s about the fact that the monster never leaves, even after the film ends.
Even if you get away, it’s always gonna be there."
Kris continues that trend, escaping into the woods after leaving Johnny’s locket behind.
In a Violent Nature is a 2024 horror-slasher film written and directed by Chris Nash that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2024. A group of campers in the middle of the wilderness stumble across a fire watchtower and discover a locket buried beneath its charred ruins. However, by unearthing the locket, they’ve invited the wrath of its prior owner and now must survive the rampage of a supernatural killer looking to retrieve his possession.
The story reflects on how some are driven to carry out horrible acts.
Both were forces of nature, adark counterpoint to life that can only be survived, not destroyed.
What Happened To Johnny’s Mom’s Locket After Kris Left It Behind?
The most obvious parallel is between Johnny and Jason Vorhees, the immortal killer of theFriday the 13thfranchise.
Both are typically seen stalking the woods and targeting teenagers that get in their way.
Both are masked killers with tragic origins, who hide their abnormal faces.
The film also bears similarities to other iconic slashers.
As a love letter to slashers, it’s not surprising to see the film reference those precursors.
Johnny potentially being free of his earthly prison could also be an easy means of setting up a sequel.
While some of the film’s death scenes are astonishingly brutal, just as many are blunt and quick.
