Nature of the Beast
October 23, 1995· 1h 31m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score6.1
Two men, both hiding a deadly secret, are on a murderous rampage through the desert.
Critics Sentiment
Critics6.1
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|8+ Great
6-8 Good
<6 Poor
14 reviews·Last updated 28d ago
Peak Moment
Jack faces Sheriff Gordon and deputy outside cabin
7.8at 1h 15m
Lowest Moment
Nonsensical ending leaves questions unanswered completely
4.7at 1h 28m
Biggest Swing
Sharp decline from the intense Sheriff Gordon confrontation scene to the widely criticized confusing finale
Nature of the Beast maintains solid tension through strong performances by Henriksen and Roberts, building effectively to a nail-biting climactic confrontation. However, the film suffers from pacing issues in the middle and culminates in a widely panned ending that reviewers found forced and nonsensical. Despite its flaws, critics appreciated it as a superior example of direct-to-video thriller work.
14 reviews analyzed|Sources: Imdb
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Jeremiah and Bible quotes introduced for meaning
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Jack faces Sheriff Gordon and deputy outside cabin⬆ Peak moment
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Nonsensical ending leaves questions unanswered completely⬇ Lowest moment
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