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‘Primate’: Chilling Horror Film Premieres January 2026

12/30/2025

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Primate, a horror film directed by Johannes Roberts, will premiere in theaters on January 9, 2026.
The plot follows friends whose vacation turns deadly when their pet chimpanzee becomes rabid.
Paramount released a tense clip showing the chimp's menacing behavior.
The cast includes Oscar-winner Troy Kotsur and Johnny Sequoyah.
The film has positive early reviews, including a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score, and is praised for practical effects and Cujo homage.

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Story summary

Primate, a horror film directed by Johannes Roberts, will premiere in theaters on January 9, 2026.
The plot follows friends whose vacation turns deadly when their pet chimpanzee becomes rabid.
Paramount released a tense clip showing the chimp's menacing behavior.
The cast includes Oscar-winner Troy Kotsur and Johnny Sequoyah.
The film has positive early reviews, including a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score, and is praised for practical effects and Cujo homage.