Primate 2026
“Something's wrong with Ben.”
What is Primate?
The film "Primate" is a horror and thriller movie that takes place in Hawaii. It follows a group of college students, including the protagonist Lucy, who are on vacation at her family's home.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2026
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 89 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 1, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- 18Hz Productions, Paramount Pictures, Domain Entertainment
- Budget
- $21,000,000
- Revenue
- $41,235,665
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller
- Updated
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Overview
The film "Primate" is a horror and thriller movie that takes place in Hawaii. It follows a group of college students, including the protagonist Lucy, who are on vacation at her family's home. The group includes Lucy's pet chimpanzee, Ben, who becomes a central figure in the story. When Ben contracts an illness after being bitten by a rabid animal, the group's lives are put in danger. The film's plot revolves around the group's desperate attempt to survive and avoid the now-violent chimp. Directed by Johannes Roberts, the movie features a cast that includes Johnny Sequoyah, Jess Alexander, Troy Kotsur, and Victoria Wyant. "Primate" is a 1 hour and 29 minute film rated R and released in the United States on January 9, 2026.
Should you watch it?
“A vacationing college student and friends face deadly peril when a pet chimp contracts rabies.”
- intense psychological thriller elements
- unique premise involving animal behavior
- strong character-driven survival dynamics
- limited setting may feel restrictive
- some viewers may find animal violence disturbing
you enjoy tense survival thrillers with unusual premises.
Contains violent animal behavior and intense survival scenarios that may disturb some viewers.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the chimpanzee the main threat throughout the film?
Yes, the chimpanzee becomes the primary threat after contracting rabies.
Does the film take place entirely in Hawaii?
The story is set at a family home in Hawaii.
Are there other characters besides the college student and her friends?
The synopsis focuses on the college student, her friends, and the chimpanzee.
Is this based on a true story?
The synopsis does not indicate it is based on true events.
What genre is this film?
It is a psychological thriller with survival elements.