CINEMA FOR THE PEOPLE

One might think that having nearly thirty more years of experience as a filmmaker under his belt would lead this remake of Serpent’s Path to feel more refined and perhaps even better than the original. However, while the French version is more polished, it is the angry, messy energy that makes the original film tick.

Anchored by a trio of strong performances from its lead actresses, the film puts a nice spin on the classic Faustian storyline but loses itself while upping the ante to near-ludicrous levels.

What In a Violent Nature 2 lacks in originality it makes up for in personality. This is a funny, campy, super-violent movie that revels in its practical effects and endless gore.