Primal Rage 1988
“There's a new party animal on campus. She'll bring out the beast in you!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Director
- Vittorio Rambaldi
- Networks
- Overseas FilmGroup, El Pico S.A.
- Where to Stream
- Philo, Night Flight Plus, FlixFling
What is Primal Rage?
Topic: Film "Primal Rage" (1988). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 1, 1988
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Italy
- Studios
- Overseas FilmGroup, El Pico S.A.
- Genres
- Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.3/10 from 49 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~92 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Overseas FilmGroup, El Pico S.A.
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Topic: Film "Primal Rage" (1988).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Primal Rage
Year: 1988
Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, and Thriller
Runtime: 1h 32m
Rating: R
US Release Date: 10/01/1990 (Note: This seems like a release date for a specific context, but the film is 1988).
Plot:
Scientist at a Florida university inadvertently creates a "rage virus" while performing experiments intended to restore dead brain tissue in baboons.
A journalist for the college paper breaks into the campus lab and is bitten by an infected baboon.
The virus spreads to a trio of rapists and a valley girl, who go on killing sprees.
Source [4] adds: Frank Duffy, a reporter for a local newspaper in Miami, sneaks into a research laboratory that carries out experiments on animals. Bitten by a rab
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“A gripping exploration of horror and science fiction that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Primal Rage is currently available to watch or stream on Philo, Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, Eternal Family. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.
Is Primal Rage worth watching?
Primal Rage holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 49 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Science Fiction for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Primal Rage and when was it released?
Primal Rage is a feature film with a runtime of 92 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.
Who directed Primal Rage?
Primal Rage was directed by Vittorio Rambaldi.
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