Charades Boards Sequel 'In a Violent Nature 2' for EFM Push

The horror sequel is set to hit the European Film Market with the Paris-based sales banner on board.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Charades has boarded 'In a Violent Nature 2,' the sequel to the 2024 horror hit 'In a Violent Nature.' The first film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in 2024 and became a cult slasher. The sequel, which started shooting in Canada in September and is now in post-production, brings back Ry Barrett as Johnny, a vengeful, undead killer who embarks on a bloody rampage after a group of teens steal a golden locket that awakens his spirit. Charades will be giving the film a big market push at the upcoming European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin.

Why it matters

The first 'In a Violent Nature' film was a breakout hit, becoming a cult slasher after its Sundance premiere and theatrical release. The sequel's involvement with Charades, a prominent international sales banner, signals that the filmmakers are aiming to build on the success of the original and expand the franchise's global reach.

The details

In the sequel, Johnny the undead killer heads to a summer camp, where he crosses paths with a young, outcast camper who is forced to spend the night with his counselor sister and her friends at their annual end-of-season party. The film is written by Chris Nash and directed by Nathaniel Wilson, with producers Peter Kuplowsky, Shannon Hanmer, Nash, and Michael James Regan, alongside co-producer Liane Cunje.

  • The first 'In a Violent Nature' film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in 2024.
  • The sequel started shooting in Canada in September 2025 and is now in post-production.
  • Charades will be giving 'In a Violent Nature 2' a big market push at the upcoming European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin in February 2026.

The players

Charades

A Paris-based international sales banner that has boarded 'In a Violent Nature 2' and will be giving the film a big market push at the EFM.

Ry Barrett

The actor who reprises his role as Johnny, the vengeful, undead killer, in the 'In a Violent Nature' sequel.

Independent Film Company (formerly IFC Films)

The company that released the first 'In a Violent Nature' film theatrically and is expected to be involved with the sequel as well.

Shudder

The horror-focused streaming service that released the first 'In a Violent Nature' film and is likely to be involved with the sequel.

Chris Nash

The writer of the 'In a Violent Nature' sequel.

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What they’re saying

“'In a Violent Nature 2' is a first feature, driven by a new vision, with more kills, more blood, hopefully even more iconic.”

— Carole Baraton, Pierre Mazars and Yohann Comte, Co-founders of Charades (Variety)

“We are thrilled that they continue to have a taste for our gory genre delights. With this sequel, fans can expect an exponential increase of the ol' ultraviolence with a distinct hook, but one that still collides with storied slasher traditions.”

— Peter Kuplowsky, Producer (Variety)

What’s next

Charades will be attending the European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin in February 2026 to give 'In a Violent Nature 2' a big market push.

The takeaway

The sequel to the 2024 cult slasher hit 'In a Violent Nature' is generating significant industry buzz, with Charades coming on board to help drive its global distribution and marketing. This signals the filmmakers' ambitions to expand the franchise and capitalize on the first film's success.