entertainment
January 8, 2026
Primate review
There’s a great deal of unpretentious B-movie fun to be had in this brief, brutal and slickly made creature feature
TL;DR
- Primate is a gory creature feature, a contrast to recent trauma-heavy horror films.
- It is described as a slicker and better-made version of the 1990 film "Shakma".
- The film features a chimpanzee named Ben who was a test subject and then a domesticated pet.
- Ben contracts rabies after being bitten by a mongoose, transforming him into a killer.
- The film is rated R and features significant gore and violence.
- Practical effects are used effectively, with Ben played by movement specialist Miguel Torres Umba.
- The film is noted for featuring a deaf actor, Troy Kotsur, in a prominent role with sign language scenes.
- Director Johannes Roberts is praised for his efficient filmmaking and leveling up in the genre.
- Primate is seen as an entertaining start to 2026 for horror films.
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