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 intriguing watch! The blend of a killer-chimp premise with quality storytelling could lead to some entertaining moments. It’s great to see unique concepts getting the attention they deserve.
Absolutely! The combination of a unique premise with solid storytelling really sets it apart from typical B-movies. It’s interesting how the film explores not just the horror elements but also the bond between humans and animals, making it a deeper experience than one might expect.