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The Violent Kind (2010): Cast & Plot

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The Violent Kind is a 2010 horror film directed by Mitchell Altieri and Phil Flores, starring Cory Knauf as Cody, Nick Tagas and Taylor Cole. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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The Violent Kind (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Violent Kind About?

The premise of The Violent Kind without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

One night at a remote farmhouse hidden in the Northern California woods, a tight‑knit group of tough young bikers and their girlfriends find their night turned into a nightmare. After one of the women is violently possessed, a horde of 1950s‑style “Rockabillies” arrives, intent on retrieving the strange growth developing within her.

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Cast & crew

The Violent Kind Cast & Characters

Cory Knauf leads the cast as Cody, with Nick Tagas as Elroy and Taylor Cole as Shade. Directed by Mitchell Altieri and Phil Flores; 19 actors are credited in all.

From the directors

More from Mitchell Altieri and Phil Flores

More films directed by Mitchell Altieri and Phil Flores: Consumed, Broken Ties, Star Light and A Beginner's Guide to Snuff.

Plot

The Violent Kind Plot Summary

What happens in The Violent Kind from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Cody, Cory Knauf, Q, and Elroy are second-generation bikers and drug dealers who plan to visit Cody’s family at a remote cabin to celebrate his mother’s birthday. Shade, Taylor Cole — Q’s girlfriend and Cody’s cousin — joins them for the trip. Upon arrival, they run into Cody’s ex-girlfriend, Michelle, Tiffany Shepis, and her younger sister, Megan, [Christina Prousalis](/actor/christina-prousalis, who still harbors a crush on Cody.

Full summary

The whole story of The Violent Kind, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Violent Kind?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What are the names of the three second‑generation bikers who are also drug dealers?

Cars

Cars in The Violent Kind

10 cars on screen, including the 1973 Chevrolet Blazer and the 1972 Chevrolet El Camino.

All 10 cars
  • 1973 Chevrolet Blazer in The Violent Kind 1973 Chevrolet Blazer Important role
  • 1972 Chevrolet El Camino in The Violent Kind 1972 Chevrolet El Camino Important role
  • 1949 Mercury Coupe in The Violent Kind 1949 Mercury Coupe Important role
  • 2005 Cadillac Escalade in The Violent Kind 2005 Cadillac Escalade Minor role
Details

The Violent Kind Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Von der bösen Art” and “Besessen 2 - Das blutige Kapitel”.

Also known as
  • Von der bösen Art
  • Besessen 2 - Das blutige Kapitel
  • Besessen 2
  • Il bosco dell'orrore
  • The Violent Kind - Von der bösen Art
  • Жестокий вид
  • Az erőszakos faj
  • Жестокият вид
  • 暴力成性
  • 바이어런트 카인드

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FAQ

The Violent Kind FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Violent Kind, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Violent Kind?

The Violent Kind runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was The Violent Kind released?

The Violent Kind was released on January 25, 2010.

Who directed The Violent Kind?

The Violent Kind was directed by Mitchell Altieri and Phil Flores.

More films by Mitchell Altieri

Who is in the cast of The Violent Kind?

The Violent Kind stars Cory Knauf as Cody, Nick Tagas as Elroy and Taylor Cole as Shade, among 19 credited actors.

Does The Violent Kind have a post-credit scene?

No. The Violent Kind has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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