Primate 2026 movie
Paramount's gruesome new horror movie, Primate, kicks off 2026 with a surprisingly outstanding Rotten Tomatoes score. The story of Primate follows a family going on a tropical vacation with their pet chimpanzee, Ben.
However, the ape is quickly bitten by a rabid animal, leading him to become violent as he lashes out against the family and their friends. Now, Primate's debut Rotten Tomatoes score has been revealed, promising a shockingly horrifying movie that has critics howling its praises. As of writing, Primate holds a 92% critic score on the site based on 36 reviews. The reviews promise a stellar, terrifying horror movie experience, with the site's description calling the film a"mean, effective chiller." According to the reviews, the chimpanzee horror thriller offers a simple, effective premise that delivers on all fronts. This includes plenty of gore as Ben goes about dispatching the people who'd cared for him all his life, alongside the suspense of knowing he's not in full control of his actions. There's a tragic undertone highlighted in the reviews. In addition, Primate has drawn positive comparisons to Stephen King's movie Cujo about a rabid dog that attacks a mother and son trapped in their car. Equating both films to one another marks a promising positivity for the newer horror movie, which is said to deliver on both the scares and heartbreak of the terrifying ideas it engages with. Primate is directed by Johannes Roberts, who co-wrote the script with Ernest Riera. Roberts' latest film was serving as a second-unit director on The First Omen, another recent horror movie earning high critical reception. He's also directed 47 Meters Down, The Strangers: Prey at Night, and Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, all earning mixed-to-positive reviews and viewership success. The film is the first major horror movie release of 2026, and acts as a promising start for the genre this year. Based on reviews, the movie succeeds in its mission of crafting a terrifying, family-oriented tale that doesn't shy away from the horrific things Ben is capable of as his psyche undergoes an immense change. Subscribe for Primate coverage, reviews, and context Join the newsletter to follow in-depth coverage of Primate, from critical reactions and thematic analysis to comparisons with classics like Cujo, and to receive similar, thoughtful coverage of other horror releases and reviews. Subscribe By subscribing, you agree to receive newsletter and marketing emails, and accept Valnet’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe anytime. With the movie coming out in just a few days, Primate will likely be able to hold its own with audiences, too, especially if the promising terrors match up with the critical praise. Since it's evoked King's work more than once in reviews, the movie seems like a surefire win for Paramount within the first few weeks of the new year. Primate Like Follow Followed R Horror Release Date January 9, 2026 Runtime 89 Minutes Director Johannes Roberts 5 Images Close Cast See All Writers Ernest Riera, Johannes Roberts Producers Walter Hamada, John Hodges, Bradley Pilz Powered by Expand Collapse
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