Primal Rage
Primal Rage

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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 LuGenres: 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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**_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...