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**_Rabid Neanderthals on the loose at a Florida campus_** A professor at a university in Miami (Bo Svenson) is developing a serum that restores dead brain cells using a baboon for testing. When a student is inadvertently bitten, an infec...
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Primal Rage
1988
Movie
92 min
English
A scientist at a Florida university inadvertently creates a "rage virus" while performing experiments intended to restore dead brain tissue in baboons. When a journalist for the college paper breaks into the campus lab, he's bitten by one of the infected baboons; the virus soon spreads to a trio of rapists and a valley girl, all of whom go on killing sprees.
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IMDb4.4/10
Director: William Lu•Genres: Horror, Action, Thriller
Plot Summary
A group of friends on a camping trip in the Pacific Northwest stumble upon an ancient Native American burial ground. When they disturb the site, they awaken a vengeful spirit that begins to hunt them down one by one. The survivors must find a way to appease the spirit or face their ultimate demise in the wilderness.
Critical Reception
Primal Rage received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences, often cited for its weak plot, uninspired performances, and low-budget special effects. It has since gained a cult following among fans of obscure 80s horror films.
What Reviewers Say
Criticized for its predictable plot and amateurish execution.
The film suffers from poor acting and unconvincing special effects.
Despite its flaws, it has a small cult following for its B-movie horror elements.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect the critical consensus, with many finding the film to be a forgettable entry in the horror genre.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in various locations in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon, adding to its atmospheric, isolated setting.
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