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The Nature of the Beast

  • 1995
  • R
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
3.1K
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The Nature of the Beast (1995)
CrimeHorrorMysteryThriller

Two men, both hiding a deadly secret, are on a murderous rampage through the desert.Two men, both hiding a deadly secret, are on a murderous rampage through the desert.Two men, both hiding a deadly secret, are on a murderous rampage through the desert.

  • Director
    • Victor Salva
  • Writer
    • Victor Salva
  • Stars
    • Eric Roberts
    • Lance Henriksen
    • Brion James
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    3.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Victor Salva
    • Writer
      • Victor Salva
    • Stars
      • Eric Roberts
      • Lance Henriksen
      • Brion James
    • 59User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast25

    Eric Roberts
    Eric Roberts
    • Adrian (Dusty)
    Lance Henriksen
    Lance Henriksen
    • Jack Powell
    Brion James
    Brion James
    • Sheriff Gordon
    Frank Novak
    Frank Novak
    • Manfred
    William A. Temple
    • Elderly gentleman
    Earl Theroux
    • Mr. Winneman
    Lila Garrett
    • Mrs. Winneman
    Eloy Casados
    Eloy Casados
    • Sheriff #1
    Eliza Roberts
    Eliza Roberts
    • Patsy
    Hollace Colburn
    • Counter waitress
    Bob May
    • Trooper in diner
    Sara Young
    • Lady in diner
    John Toles-Bey
    John Toles-Bey
    • Trooper at roadblock
    Zachary Weintraub
    • Young man at motel
    • (as Zachary Bogatz)
    Curt Darling
    • Queasy deputy
    Mark Whitman Johnson
    • Deputy Johnson
    • (as Mark W. Johnson)
    Sasha Jenson
    Sasha Jenson
    • Gerald
    Ana Gabriel
    • Dahlia
    • Director
      • Victor Salva
    • Writer
      • Victor Salva
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Eliza Roberts, Eric Roberts' real life wife, played the diner waitress who ironically rejects his advances.
    • Quotes
      • Adrian: The fella' in the fancy suit must have a name.
      • Jack Powell: Jack.
      • Adrian: You know, Jack? I can usually tell in about two minutes all I need to know about a person.
      • Jack Powell: Like what?
      • Adrian: Like is he a loser? Does he shoot dope? Does he like to wear ladies' underwear?
      • Jack Powell: Are you telling me that you're a psychic, or that you like to look at people's pants?
      • Adrian: You're a funny guy, Jack.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Powder (1995)

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    FAQ1

    • How did Adrian get to the diner at the same time as jack?

    Details

    • Release date
      • October 24, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nature of the Beast
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Itasca Pictures
      • New Line Cinema
      • Norstar Entertainment
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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