

Nature of the Beast
1995-10-23 · 91 min · ★ 5.9
Two men, both hiding a deadly secret, are on a murderous rampage through the desert.
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- Directors
- Victor Salva
- Production companies
- MCP Sound & Media GmbH, Itasca Pictures, New Line Cinema, Norstar Entertainment
- Countries
- Canada
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Lance HenriksenJack Powell
Eric RobertsAdrian
Brion JamesSheriff Gordon
Frank NovakManfred
Sasha JensonGerald
Virgil FryeGas Station Attendant
Ava LazarBlue
Lin ShayeCarol Powell
Phil FondacaroHarliss
Eliza RobertsPatsy
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