The new horror movie Primate, about a deadly ape, is getting great reviews and a high score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics are especially impressed with the acting, visuals, and overall style of the film. It was directed by Johannes Roberts, who also directed movies like Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, The Strangers: Prey at Night, and 47 Meters Down. Primate premiered at Fantastic Fest on September 18th and represents Walter Hamada’s first production since leaving his position as president of Warner Bros.’ DC Films.
Primate reviews lead to excellent Rotten Tomatoes score
The new film, Primate, is getting excellent reviews before it even hits theaters. Currently, it has a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, three days before its US release on January 9, 2026.
Critics have responded well to the new ape horror movie. Perri Nemiroff, a YouTuber, gave it a 4 out of 5 stars, highlighting the impressive creature effects and intense gore. She described the film as a thrilling and exciting experience, and a strong start to the horror movie season in 2026.
FandomWire’s Sean Boelman described the movie as consistently fun, saying it delivers exactly what fans want: a fast-paced, energetic, and unpretentious experience.
Chris Tilly from Dexerto described the movie as a really enjoyable horror film featuring a chimpanzee versus some irritating teenagers. He also praised its excellent practical effects and said it successfully delivered on its initial promise to audiences.
In a review for Daily Dead, Matt Donato described the movie Primate as a relentlessly entertaining creature feature. He praised its focus on delivering simple thrills – a menacing animal and over-the-top deaths – making it pure, enjoyable popcorn cinema.
Primate centers around Lucy, a college student who comes home to her family and their chimpanzee, Ben. During a vacation with Lucy and her friends, Ben is bitten by an animal with rabies, causing him to become increasingly violent. Lucy and her friends are then forced to protect themselves by barricading themselves in a pool while desperately trying to survive Ben’s attacks.
Originally reported by Abdul Azim Naushad on ComingSoon.
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