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Paramount's 'Primate': Chilling Trailer Sparks January Horror Hype

10/17/2025

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Summary

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Paramount Pictures has unveiled the trailer for Primate, directed by Johannes Roberts, with a January 9, 2026 release.
The story follows Lucy, played by Johnny Sequoyah, and friends on a Hawaii vacation that turns deadly when their pet chimpanzee Ben contracts rabies.
Critics praise the film’s old-school horror elements, and they suggest it could perform at the box office like previous January hits.

History

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Released in June 1975, "Jaws," directed by Steven Spielberg, became the first summer blockbuster, grossing over $470 million worldwide. Based on Peter Benchley's 1974 novel, which drew inspiration from real shark attacks, the film capitalized on public fears of nature. Its success reshaped Hollywood's approach to summer releases, influencing countless horror films that exploit primal fears.

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Story summary

Paramount Pictures has unveiled the trailer for Primate, directed by Johannes Roberts, with a January 9, 2026 release.
The story follows Lucy, played by Johnny Sequoyah, and friends on a Hawaii vacation that turns deadly when their pet chimpanzee Ben contracts rabies.
Critics praise the film’s old-school horror elements, and they suggest it could perform at the box office like previous January hits.

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