Review - Primate (2026)

        Hey guys, Chuck here. Primate is a new horror movie from director Johannes Roberts, who is predominantly known for directing other horror films like 47 Meters Down and Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. 

       The movie centers on Lucy, who is a college girl returning to her family home in Hawaii for the first time since her mother's passing. And, she is joined by her friends Kate and Hannah, along with Nick. Also at the house, along with Lucy's father, Adam, and younger sister, Erin, is also Ben, a chimpanzee that Lucy's mother had adopted as part of a research project. Unfortunately, after an encounter with a mongoose, Ben contracted rabies, and when Adam is gone, goes insane and violence, leaving those still at the house in grave danger. 

       So, where do I start? Well, I will say that the violence and gore in Primate is really well done. Just seeing so much violence and death caused by one rabid chimpanzee is just insane, and seeing the tension that Lucy, Erin, Kate, and Hannah have to go through to hopefully survive the night is easily some of the best handled in recent horror faire. 

       The performances were really good, as well, Johnny Sequoyah gave a terrific performance as Lucy, as did Gia Hunter as Erin, and the two actresses made you keep rooting for the sisters to make it through til the end. Both Victoria Wyant as Kate and Jessica Alexander as Hannah were fantastic, and I definitely enjoyed their interactions. But, the big standout to me was Troy Kotsur as Adam. His scenes are limited, simply introducing Ben, and doing what he can to return home when he gets word that something may be wrong with Ben and fears his daughters may be in danger. And, speaking of Ben, actor Miguel Torres Umba did a terrific job with the physical portrayal of Ben, especially when it came to the natural mannerisms of a chimpanzee. 

      I will admit that, based on the trailer for this movie, I was on the fence about this movie. But, after seeing it for myself, I have to admit that this was quite a time at the theater, and is easily one of the better horror movies I've seen in quite a few years. And, if you're into horror and are looking for something interesting to kick off the year, Primate is a movie that I can recommend checking out. Believe me when I say that it's utterly intense, absolutely effed up, and a damn good movie that's totally worth the time seeing at the theater. 

      Alright guys, this is Chuck signing off, and I'll see you in the next review.