Quick News: Violent, Ali, Hidari, Pines, Cliff

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Garth Franklin
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In a Violent Nature 2
IFC & Shudder have confirmed that Nate Wilson and Chris Nash’s “In a Violent Nature: Part 2” is set to hit cinemas on February 12th 2027 – just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Actor Ry Barrett reprises his role as the firefighter mask-clad undead Johnny (Barrett) who continues his violent rampage at an Ontario summer camp. This time a young outcast camper is forced to spend the night with his counsellor sister and her friends at their annual end-of-season party. [Source: Dread Central]

Ali G: Who Iz I?
A new report indicates Amazon MGM Studios may cut short the theatrical rollout of Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Ali G: Who Iz I?” comedy which hits cinemas October 23rd. World of Reel reports the film may play theatrically for only one week before heading to Prime Video. The title has been mired in controversy, especially in the UK. [Source: Variety]

Hidari
Japan’s Dwarf Studios is seeking a new partner for its stop-motion samurai film “Hidari” starring Keanu Reeves and directed by Kawamura Masashi. Talks with a U.S. company, who offered to fund the entire budget in exchange for all rights, have stalled. Producer Matsumoto Noriko revealed the news to an audience at the Busan International Film Festival’s ACFM. [Source: Variety]

Silver Pines
A mashup of “Alan Wake,” “Silent Hill” and “Twin Peaks,” indie developer Team17’s survival horror metroidvania “Silver Pines” has been released and has pulled in an impressive 85/100 on Metacritic. Chase Brown, Isabella Pappas, Suanne Braun and Robert Gilbert star.

You play Red Walker, private detective waking up in small town America in the 1990s, the town being evacuated due to the looming threat of a disastrous storm. You need to find a musician who may be connected to a missing woman. Check out the launch trailer below.

The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth
A new poster for David Fincher’s “The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth” has indicated a long-expected addition to the film – that the director’s go-to composers Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross will be scoring it.

The pair have worked on every Fincher film since “The Social Network”. Netflix has not yet officially confirmed their involvement. The film begins an exclusive two-week global IMAX theatrical engagement on November 25th before arriving on Netflix on December 23rd.