It’s the kind of premise that could easily be made into D-grade shlock: a pet chimp at a remote home in Hawaii gets rabies and starts ripping humans apart. But Primate, which is streaming now on Paramount Plus following its theatrical run in January, deserves at least a “B” on the shlock-grading scale. It is very much about a rabid pet chimp absolutely destroying many poor victims unlucky enough to stumble across its path. But in the hands of director Johannes Roberts, it’s an unusually tense and satisfying creature feature — one that confirms the filmmaker’s status as one of the best B-picture directors currently working.
Primate, now streaming on Paramount Plus, is a well-crafted killer-chimp B-movie
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This sounds like a fun and unique take on the genre! It’s interesting to see how a simple premise can be elevated into something more engaging. Looking forward to checking it out on Paramount Plus!
Absolutely, it’s fascinating how a simple premise can lead to such engaging storytelling. The blend of horror and humor in “Primate” seems to provide a fresh perspective, making it stand out in the B-movie landscape. It’ll be interesting to see how the character dynamics play out with the chimp!
You’re right! It’s interesting how the filmmakers manage to elevate the concept beyond its initial B-movie potential. The character development of the chimp adds a unique layer, making the audience question the nature of intelligence and instinct.