Shakma(1990)
The world's most aggressive primate just got mad.
Shakma Synopsis
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.
Shakma (1990) is a horror and science fiction film directed by Hugh Parks, released on October 5, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Christopher Atkins, Amanda Wyss, Ari Meyers and Roddy McDowall. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 99 ratings.
- Director:
- Hugh Parks
- Writers:
- Roger Engle
- Producers:
- Hugh Parks
- Cinematographer:
- Andrew Bieber
- Composer:
- David C. Williams
- Production:
- Castle Hill Productions, Quest Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Shakma (1990) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Shakma before you stream it.
Shakma Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christopher Atkins
as Sam
Amanda Wyss
as Tracy
Ari Meyers
as Kim
Roddy McDowall
as Sorenson
Robb Edward Morris
as Gary
- Tre Laughlin
Tre Laughlin
as Bradley
- Greg Flowers
Greg Flowers
as Richard
- Ann Kymberlie
Ann Kymberlie
as Laura
- Donna Jarrett
Donna Jarrett
as Brenda
- Sandra Von Johnson
Sandra Von Johnson
as Medical Student
- Jack V. Butler
Jack V. Butler
Typhoon
as Shakma
Key crew
Directed by Hugh Parks, written by Roger Engle, produced by Hugh Parks.
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Shakma Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 99 ratings.
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Shakma – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shakma online?
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Shakma (1990) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Shakma?
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The main cast of Shakma (1990) includes Christopher Atkins, Amanda Wyss, Ari Meyers, Roddy McDowall and Robb Edward Morris. The film was directed by Hugh Parks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shakma released?
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Shakma was released on October 5, 1990 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Shakma worth watching?
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Shakma (1990) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 99 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shakma?
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Yes. The official Shakma trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.