Official movie poster for Primal Rage (1988), a horror science fiction film

Primal Rage(1988)

Rage - Furia primitiva

There's a new party animal on campus. She'll bring out the beast in you!

5.3(49)1h 32m1988-12-01
HorrorScience FictionThriller

Primal Rage Synopsis

A scientist at a Florida university inadvertently creates a "rage virus" while performing experiments intended to restore dead brain tissue in baboons. When a journalist for the college paper breaks into the campus lab, he's bitten by one of the infected baboons; the virus soon spreads to a trio of rapists and a valley girl, all of whom go on killing sprees.

Primal Rage (1988) is a horror, science fiction and thriller film directed by Vittorio Rambaldi, released on December 1, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Patrick Lowe, Cheryl Arutt, Sarah Buxton and Mitch Watson. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 49 ratings.

Director:
Vittorio Rambaldi
Writers:
Umberto Lenzi, James Justice
Producers:
Josi W. Konski, William J. Immerman
Cinematographer:
Antonio Climati
Composer:
Claudio Simonetti
Production:
Overseas FilmGroup, El Pico S.A.
Status:
Released

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Primal Rage Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 49 ratings.

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**_Rabid Neanderthals on the loose at a Florida campus_** A professor at a university in Miami (Bo Svenson) is developing a serum that restores dead brain cells using a baboon for testing. When a student is inadvertently bitten, an infection spreads through the campus during a Halloween celebration. Horror thrills ensue. "Primal Rage" (1988) takes the setting of “Pieces” (1982) and mixes in elements of the Kolchak…

Reviewed on April 6, 2023

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Primal Rage – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Primal Rage online?

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Primal Rage (1988) is available to stream on Philo, Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Eternal Family, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Primal Rage?

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The main cast of Primal Rage (1988) includes Patrick Lowe, Cheryl Arutt, Sarah Buxton, Mitch Watson and Bo Svenson. The film was directed by Vittorio Rambaldi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Primal Rage released?

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Primal Rage was released on December 1, 1988 and runs for 1h 32m.

Is Primal Rage worth watching?

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Primal Rage (1988) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 49 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, science fiction and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Primal Rage?

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