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Primal

"Evil Lies Within"

September 22, 2010 1h 20m 5.2/10 (115 votes)

Originally released in 2010. Primal is a thriller/horror film. directed by Josh Reed. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Zoe Tuckwell-Smith, Krew Boylan, and Will Travel

Synopsis

Anja and five friends join anthroplogy student, Dace, on a journey to study a remote, ancient rock painting. Their excitement vanishes when Mel becomes delirious after skinny-dipping in the waterhole. Feverish, bleeding, confused, she physically and mentally regresses to a vicious predatory state. Mel has gone primal. Mel’s lover and friends realise they are the prey as she savagely hunts them down. Before they can escape another one of them starts to regress, posing a hideous choice; kill their friends or be killed by them. Their only hope of survival is through a cave, where Anja learns too late the meaning of the ancient rock art they came to study.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 22, 2010 15 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
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User Rating 5.2/10 Mixed (115 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Australia Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Primal Films

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Primal about?

Anja and five friends join anthroplogy student, Dace, on a journey to study a remote, ancient rock painting. Their excitement vanishes when Mel becomes delirious after skinny-dipping in the waterho...

Who directed Primal?

Primal was directed by Josh Reed.

How long is Primal?

Primal has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was Primal released?

Primal was released on September 22, 2010 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Primal?

The main cast of Primal includes Zoe Tuckwell-Smith, Krew Boylan, Will Travel, Damien Freeleagus, Rebekah Foord.

Is Primal worth watching?

Primal has a user rating of 5.2/10 based on 115 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.