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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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Title: The Nature of the Beast (1995)
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Sheriff Gordon
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Manfred
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William A. Temple | ... |
Elderly gentleman
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Mr. Winneman
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Lila Garrett | ... |
Mrs. Winneman
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Sheriff #1
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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
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All men are created evil.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for hard drug use, strong language, a sex scene and some terror/violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
24 October 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Nature of the Beast See more »Filming Locations:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaCompany Credits
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Jack Powell: What are you doing?
Adrian: I got no place to sleep, Jack.
Jack Powell: You're crazy.
Adrian: I'll tell on ya, Jack. I'll tell everyone what you got in that briefcase. Don't worry. I'm a man with a secret too myself.
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Adrian: I figured you'd be long gone by now. You must've lost your appetite in a big hurry, huh? I'd hate to think it's 'cause you didn't like me, Jack. I mean, you can see what an unfriendly place the world can be.Jack Powell: What are you doing?
Adrian: I got no place to sleep, Jack.
Jack Powell: You're crazy.
Adrian: I'll tell on ya, Jack. I'll tell everyone what you got in that briefcase. Don't worry. I'm a man with a secret too myself.
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We often forget the script is what it's all about. Throw in a couple of Hollwood-veterans and some good shooting and you get a real cracker. The script is so well though-out you never imagine the ending. It's amazing! It's one of these rare cases where you get an American film (a TV-production no less!!) with a totally unpredictable conclusion. The acting is top-notch and beats anything out there, very powerful. The scenes are often mystical and nocturnal, the only qualm I would have is that there was plenty of space for extra creative camera-work, just to heighten the suspense even further. If a remake of this was done by a more revolutionary director (e.g. Michael Mann), this could definitely account for a new Hollywood blockbuster (and no doubt keeping the two main actors as well).