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Shakma

1990Movie1 h 41 minR

49
MediocreGoodWatch score
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

A murderous baboon escapes from a laboratory and roams the research building, and begins to kill some teenagers who are also in the building playing a Dungeons-and-Dragons type game.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

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Directed by
Tom Logan, Hugh Parks
Written by
Roger Engle
Produced by
Hugh Parks

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Facts

October 5, 1990 · 1 h 41 min · R

Released
October 5, 1990
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Air Vent Escape, And Starring, Animal Testing +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Shakma?"

Questions about Shakma

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Shakma worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 5 and Letterboxd 2.6 out of 5).

Will Shakma scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Can I half-watch Shakma?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Shakma use?

Air Vent EscapeAnd StarringAnimal TestingAntagonist TitleAx-CrazyBeeping ComputersMurder by CremationManiac MonkeysBittersweet EndingClosed CircleMadness MantraPyrrhic Victoryand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Air Vent Escape, And Starring, and Animal Testing.