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Primal

2010Movie1 h 20 minNR

HorrorThriller
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Letterboxd2.4/5Rotten Tomatoes63%25%
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Letterboxd2.4/5Rotten Tomatoes63%25%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Josh Reed
Written by
Josh Reed, Nigel Christensen
Produced by
Rob Gibson

Everyone

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Facts

September 22, 2010 · 1 h 20 min · NR

Released
September 22, 2010
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Panthera Awesome, Wrench Whack, Book Ends +9

Q&A

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

Questions about Primal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Primal?

PhiloAMC+Sundance NowTubi TV

In the United States, Primal streams on Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Primal worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 4.8, Letterboxd 2.4 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 63%). Critics rate it higher (63 out of 100) than audiences (41).

Will Primal scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 9 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Primal?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Primal use?

Panthera AwesomeWrench WhackBook EndsGreat White FelineBound and GaggedDressing as the EnemyThe Radio Dies FirstCat ScareFrom Dress to DressingCaught in a SnareEnemy MineJust Dessertsand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including Panthera Awesome, Wrench Whack, and Book Ends.