Primate wastes no time, getting you out of the cinema in 90 minutes or less and that no-frills approach is exactly what makes it such a thrilling watch. Its narrative is as straightforward as it gets, and once the escalation to its more primal and raw sequences begins, it never lets up. Relentless, simple, and shocking, Primate knows exactly what it needs to do and executes it effectively.
On her way home from college, Lucy reunites with her dad, her sister, and their pet chimp, Ben. She brings along a few friends to spend their summer break together but things quickly take a dark turn when Ben accidentally contracts rabies from a mongoose and becomes increasingly aggressive. Unaware of the true nature of Ben’s condition, Lucy and her friends soon find themselves trapped, forced to devise ways to survive the now vicious chimp.
At certain points in the film, the physical changes and physical feats caused by rabies can feel a bit silly. Can rabies really give a chimp that much more strength through sheer aggression alone? Probably not but honestly, it hardly matters. By then, you already know what kind of film Primate is, and it’s damn entertaining for you to even care. Once the adrenaline kicks in, the tension and chaos become unrelenting, making for a wildly fun ride. The R-18 version is well worth seeking out, especially for its brutal gore, which had us wincing more times than we could count. Unfortunately, the brisk pacing leaves little room to fully flesh out its main characters, but that feels intentional. Primate is silly like a B-movie but it’s the kind of silly that’s a whole lot of campy fun especially if you're with friends or in a packed cinema. If you’re looking for a no-frills thriller that quickly cranks up your senses, this one certainly delivers.
Primate (2025) Movie Review: No Frills Thriller
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