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Primate

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2026 | 89 min | Horror, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary and gory.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 29 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

College student Lucy and her friends spend their vacation at her family's home in Hawaii, which includes her pet chimpanzee, Ben. However, when Ben contracts rabies after being bitten by a rabid animal, the group must fight for their lives in order to avoid the now-violent chimp.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    91% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $41 million worldwide on a $21 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 573K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Johannes Roberts

  • Johnny SequoyahLucy
  • Jessica AlexanderHannah
  • Troy KotsurAdam
  • Victoria WyantKate
  • Gia HunterErin
  • Benjamin ChengNick
  • Charlie MannDrew
  • Tienne SimonBrad
  • Miguel Hernando Torres UmbaBen
  • Amina AbdiSusan