Nature's Nightmares is a bold experiment, a blend of documentary and anthology. As you watch, you'll see pivotal moments of "survival of the fittest" in nature, but it's equally amusing to see that a documentary based on the animal kingdom has been given a ghostly backdrop. It's a little difficult to describe what's happening in this documentary, as it feels like multiple clips from a wildlife photographer have been combined into a single narrative.
Thus, we'll see a mouse trying to survive in a forest, followed by a game of hide-and-seek between a snake and a raccoon. These creatures are our main characters. This will be followed by tadpoles reaching adulthood. You'll see the hunting habits of a raccoon. There's an abandoned cabin in the woods, which these animals have inhabited as their mode of survival.
Star: Maya Hawke
The mouse has given birth to its young, while the raccoon continues on its path to survival. And honestly, the rest of the documentary is just that: we see the natural life cycle of animals in the wild. Now, there's something we need to understand: in the wild, we don't usually see tigers, zebras, etc.
More than informative, I found it funny. Funny because it attempts to create an unsettling feeling. No, it's not heart-stopping. It's more sinister, as the creatures shown here are constantly fighting for survival. If they're not alert, they'll be devoured. Therefore, there's no story, although they tried to create one by revolving the documentary around the raccoon and the mouse. But even so, there's nothing to see.
A warning to my readers: if you're not comfortable seeing snakes, alligators, and their babies, please don't watch it. I had a hard time watching it because I get chills every time I see snakes. It was very hard for me, and I somehow managed to do it near the end. So, if you're like me, there's a good chance you'll feel uncomfortable, or worse, even vomit. So, there's nothing wrong with it being visual, but it may make you uncomfortable.
But for those of us intrigued by the animal kingdom, this is a good film. It offers a straightforward exploration of what happens in nature. It's pure and clear. We're shown an entire life cycle. And if you like it, I'm sure the disturbing background and narrative won't be a problem for you either. However, it's very rare that others will like it. Only a true student of the animal kingdom or a wildlife photographer will love it.
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