‘Primate’ Review: Going Ape
The New York Times••entertainment
Key Points:
- "Primate," directed by Johannes Roberts, is a horror film centered on a pet chimpanzee named Ben who becomes rabid and attacks his owners and friends in Hawaii.
- The movie emphasizes graphic gore and violence, showcasing intense scenes such as a chimp ripping a veterinarian’s skull open.
- The film delivers simple, B-movie thrills with a budget, balancing moments of suspense with unintentionally humorous sequences.
- Rated R for strong bloody violence, gore, language, and some drug use, the film runs for 1 hour and 29 minutes and is currently in theaters.
