The Nature of the Beast (1995) 6.2
Two men, both hiding a deadly secret, are on a murderous rampage through the desert. Director:Victor SalvaWriter:Victor Salva |
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The Nature of the Beast (1995) 6.2
Two men, both hiding a deadly secret, are on a murderous rampage through the desert. Director:Victor SalvaWriter:Victor Salva |
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| Lance Henriksen | ... | ||
| Brion James | ... |
Sheriff Gordon
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| Frank Novak | ... |
Manfred
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William A. Temple | ... |
Elderly gentleman
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Earl Theroux | ... |
Mr. Winneman
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Lila Garrett | ... |
Mrs. Winneman
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| Eloy Casados | ... |
Sheriff #1
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| Eliza Roberts | ... |
Patsy
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Hollace Colburn | ... |
Counter waitress
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Bob May | ... |
Trooper in diner
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Sara Young | ... |
Lady in diner
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John Toles-Bey | ... |
Trooper at roadblock
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Zachary Weintraub | ... |
Young man at motel
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Curt Darling | ... |
Queasy deputy
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Jack meets Adrian out in Nevada. Adrian latches on to Jack, and won't go away. Jack tries to lose Adrian, but Adrian informs Jack not to mess with him, or he'll call the police because he knows Jack's secret. In the meantime, the car radio keeps blaring news reports of a serial killer in the area called "The Hatchet Man", as well as a theft of a huge sum of money from a local casino. Jack is concealing a briefcase, and wherever he and Adrian go, "The Hatchet Man" seems to strike within the vicinity! Written by Humberto Amador
I must confess something about this movie... I really think this is one of the best ever made. The first time I saw it I didn't know what it was about or who appeared in it. When Lance Henriksen and especially Eric Roberts were in the lead I felt the title and the combination of these two character actors must be quite good. Now after seeing it I can most surely say that it wasn't good.. it was totally DYNAMITE!
Eric Roberts is a great actor. Even if he sometimes takes on a movie part too much... I love some of his work. Especially "The Specialist", "In Cold Blood", "Runaway Train" and this one. His worst is "Rude Awakening". There is something in his acting that can't be seen anywhere else. His Adrian is by far one of his best performances.
Lance Henriksen has much in common with Roberts. He also has his own acting way and all who have seen him in the great show "Millennium" knows what I'm talking about.
Both Roberts and Henriksen should be bigger stars in Hollywood.
The great story with its oddities and chilling atmosphere have made me seen it about four-five times already. I think I will look at it again tonight, because I know I will be in a good mood afterwards. I feel "Nature of the Beast" is my own movie. I found it before others and made my point of view before any judgment was typed down by anyone. Still it's very unknown, but this movie has proven that you can and will find unknown movies that is much better than many of the big productions Hollywood give us.
I specially love the ending, even though it's a masterpiece all the way through.