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Primeval

2007Movie1 h 33 minR

Horror
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Letterboxd2.3/5Metacritic356.6Rotten Tomatoes21%32%
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Letterboxd2.3/5Metacritic356.6Rotten Tomatoes21%32%

Summary

A news team is sent to Burundi to capture and bring home a legendary 25-foot crocodile. Their difficult task turns potentially deadly when a warlord targets them for death.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Michael Katleman
Written by
John Brancato, Michael Ferris
Produced by
Gavin Polone, David Wicht, Vlokkie Gordon
Music by
John Frizzell

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Facts

January 12, 2007 · 1 h 33 min · R

Released
January 12, 2007
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Horror, Action
Original language
English
Also spoken
Swahili, French, Spanish
Made in
United States
Box office
$15 million
Available in
38 countries

Tropes

Admiring the Abomination, Always a Bigger Fish, Attempted Rape +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Primeval?"

Questions about Primeval

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Primeval?

Hoopla

In the United States, Primeval is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 33 other countries.

Is Primeval worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 4.8, Letterboxd 2.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 21%, and Metacritic 35). Audiences rate it higher (48 out of 100) than critics (28).

Will Primeval scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 5 of 10 and tension 6.

What tropes does Primeval use?

Admiring the AbominationAlways a Bigger FishAttempted RapeAsshole VictimThe BeardDefiant to the EndScenery PornCreate Your Own VillainTo Serve ManButt-MonkeyNever Smile at a CrocodileBitch in Sheep's Clothingand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Admiring the Abomination, Always a Bigger Fish, and Attempted Rape.