‘Primate’ Teaser Shows Rabid Chimp Turning a Family Vacation into Nightmare

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Johannes Roberts’ latest horror film, Primate, will be released in theaters on January 9, 2026, by Paramount Pictures. It premiered at Fantastic Fest on September 18th and has been well-received by critics.

Primate is a horror film about a family whose relaxing vacation turns terrifying when their adopted chimpanzee, Ben, is bitten and becomes increasingly aggressive. The movie focuses on the frightening experience of a beloved pet turning dangerous and attacking its family, all within a realistic and suspenseful environment.

The show stars Johnny Sequoyah as Lucy, Jessica Alexander as Hannah, and Troy Kotsur as Adam. Victoria Wyant, Gia Hunter, Benjamin Cheng, and Miguel Torres Umba also appear, with Umba playing the chimpanzee, Ben. Author Stephen King makes a brief, uncredited appearance as an animal control officer.

A new trailer has been released for the upcoming horror film, ‘PRIMATE’. The movie centers around a family terrorized when their pet chimpanzee contracts rabies and turns violently against them. ‘PRIMATE’ will be in theaters on January 9th.

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Reviewers have applauded Primate for its concise and impactful narrative. The film currently has a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 25 reviews. The site describes it as a “lean, mean, effective thriller featuring a truly menacing ape.”

If you’re a horror fan looking for a gripping thriller, Primate delivers. It’s a tense and suspenseful film with compelling performances, and stands out by blending realistic horror with a family desperately trying to survive.

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2025-12-25 14:15