Dark Nature is a 2022 Canadian horror film written and directed by Berkley Brady in her directorial debut.

It stars Hannah Emily Anderson, Helen Belay, Madison Walsh, Roseanne Supernault and Kyra Harper.

Her long-time friend Carmen invites her on a retreat in the woods with her therapist Dr. Dunnley to help her deal with her trauma, which she accepts.

Around the same time, Tara becomes separated from Shaina while performing the same exercise, and hallucinates her hands being bound and bloody.

Shaina tries to look for Dunnley and Tara, but falls off a rock while experiencing hallucinations of her time as a soldier in Afghanistan.

[6] Joe Lipsett of Bloody Disgusting gave the film 3/5 stars, noting its similarities to The Descent and writing: "Unfortunately, Dark Nature skips over its most unique and intriguing elements... in order to get to the only-somewhat satisfying violent bits.

The make-up effects are solid, sure, but the film laid the groundwork for a deeper exploration of healing via female friendships and therapy that ultimately fails to pay off.

"[7] Rachel Reeves of Rue Morgue magazine called the film "a vital feature debut with a strong voice, style and story", adding that director Berkley Brady "mixes up a tasty cinematic cocktail strongly infused with her own creative flavor.

"[8] Rachel West of the Alliance of Women Film Journalists wrote, "Clocking in at less than 90 minutes, Dark Nature never feels rushed.

Though certain aspects may come across as underdeveloped at times (namely some of the women’s backstories), the story is held together by a strong female ensemble.