Primate (film)
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Get ready to face your primal fears. Primate, the chilling 2025 American natural horror film from director Johannes Roberts, is coming to redefine terror. Starring Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, and the incredible Troy Kotsur, this is a story that will grip you from the first frame.
Imagine this: a dream tropical vacation, shattered by a nightmare. A family's beloved adopted chimpanzee, Ben, turns on them, driven by a terrifying, rabid fury. What starts as an idyllic escape descends into a desperate fight for survival.
The film boasts a compelling cast, with Johnny Sequoyah as Lucy, Jessica Alexander as Hannah, and Troy Kotsur as Adam leading the charge. You'll also see Victoria Wyant, Gia Hunter, Benjamin Cheng, Charlie Mann, Tienne Simon, Miguel Torres Umba as the terrifying Ben, Kae Alexander, Amina Abdi, and Albert Magashi.
From the mind of Johannes Roberts, who co-wrote the script with Ernest Riera, Primate was greenlit by Paramount Pictures in July 2024. With Walter Hamada producing, and Troy Kotsur bringing his talent to the screen, this project was set for greatness. Johnny Sequoyah joined the cast shortly after, and filming began on September 16, 2024, wrapping up on November 4, 2024.
Primate made its electrifying debut at Fantastic Fest on September 18, 2025, and is set to unleash its terror in theaters on January 9, 2026.
Critics are already buzzing. On Rotten Tomatoes, an overwhelming 89% of reviews are positive, calling it a must-see for horror aficionados.
Discover the official website and delve deeper into the primal terror at IMDb. Primate. You've been warned.
Primate is a 2025 American natural horror film directed and co-written by Johannes Roberts. It stars Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, and Troy Kotsur.
The film premiered at the Fantastic Fest on September 18, 2025, and is scheduled to be released in theaters on January 9, 2026, by Paramount Pictures. It received generally positive reviews from critics.
== Premise ==
A tropical vacation goes awry when a family's adopted chimpanzee named Ben suddenly becomes violent due to being bitten by a rabid animal.
== Cast ==
Johnny Sequoyah as Lucy
Jessica Alexander as Hannah
Troy Kotsur as Adam
Victoria Wyant as Kate
Gia Hunter as Erin
Benjamin Cheng as Nick
Charlie Mann as Drew
Tienne Simon
Miguel Torres Umba as Ben
Kae Alexander
Amina Abdi
Albert Magashi
== Production ==
In July 2024, Paramount Pictures greenlit Primate, from director Johannes Roberts, who co-wrote the script with Ernest Riera, with Walter Hamada producing through a first-look deal with Paramount, and Troy Kotsur starring. The following month, Johnny Sequoyah joined the cast, which rounded out that October.
On September 16, 2024, Roberts revealed on his Instagram account that principal photography had begun. On November 4, 2024, he announced filming had wrapped.
== Release ==
Primate premiered at Fantastic Fest on September 18, 2025, and is scheduled to be theatrically released on January 9, 2026.
== Reception ==
=== Critical response ===
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 89% of 18 critics' reviews are positive.
== References ==
== External links ==
Official website
Primate at IMDb
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