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Primate
2026 89 min United States of America R 18+
★5.9
Horror, Thriller
Director: Johannes Roberts
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Description
College student Lucy and her friends spend their vacation at her family's home in Hawaii, which includes her pet chimpanzee, Ben. However, when Ben contracts rabies after being bitten by a rabid animal, the group must fight for their lives in order to avoid the now-violent chimp.
Budget:
$21M
US Gross:
$25.64M
Worldwide:
$41.24M
Starring
Johnny Sequoyah
Actor
Jess Alexander
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Troy Kotsur
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Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
Primate is a polarizing thriller that pairs a striking Hawaiian setting with a promising premise, yet struggles to balance its meditative atmosphere with the demands of a horror film. While the technical craft and Troy Kotsur’s performance are noted, the film is often criticized for thin character development and a failure to deliver on its genre promises.
| Production | The film utilizes the isolated, lush Hawaiian villa to create a claustrophobic and uneasy atmosphere. | |
| Acting | Troy Kotsur delivers a vivid, gripping, and wordless performance that stands out among an otherwise unremarkable cast. | |
| Pacing | Viewers are split on the film's pace, with some finding the meditative, slow-burn tension immersive, while others find it tedious and lacking in necessary horror payoff. | |
| Originality | Critics disagree on the effectiveness of the central antagonist; some find the chimpanzee terrifying and unpredictable, while others criticize the motion as clunky and the creature as unthreatening. | |
| Screenplay | The script is widely viewed as a disappointment, criticized for banal dialogue, predictable character arcs, and a failure to develop the emotional depth suggested by the premise. |