Primate (2026)
Parent Guide
A tense horror film featuring graphic animal attacks and intense survival situations. Not suitable for young or sensitive viewers.
Content breakdown
Sustained scenes of animal attacks on humans, characters in life-threatening peril, injuries from chimp attacks, and intense survival situations
Graphic depictions of rabid animal behavior, claustrophobic trapped situations, medical horror elements related to rabies, and intense suspense throughout
Likely includes strong language during intense survival situations, though specific language not detailed in input
No sexual content or nudity indicated in the provided information
Possible social drinking at pool party setting, though not specified in input
High tension throughout, characters facing life-threatening danger, sustained fear and anxiety, traumatic situations
Parent tips
This horror film features intense scenes of animal aggression and peril as a rabid chimpanzee attacks humans. Viewers will see characters in life-threatening situations, barricading themselves while trying to survive. The confined setting and animal violence create sustained tension throughout the movie.
Parents should be aware that the film contains graphic depictions of animal attacks and human injuries resulting from these encounters. The rabies element adds a medical horror aspect that some viewers might find disturbing. The pool setting creates a sense of claustrophobia and helplessness that amplifies the fear factor.
This movie is not suitable for young children or sensitive viewers due to its intense horror elements. The animal violence is central to the plot and depicted realistically enough to be frightening. Consider the emotional maturity of your child before viewing.
Parent chat guide
During viewing, be prepared to pause if your child becomes too frightened. You can discuss how the characters are working together to solve their problem. Point out that the movie uses music, camera angles, and editing to create suspenseful moments.
After watching, ask open-ended questions about how the movie made them feel. Discuss the difference between entertainment fear and real fear. Talk about how the characters showed resilience and problem-solving skills in a dangerous situation.
Parent follow-up questions
- What was your favorite part of the movie?
- How did the characters try to stay safe?
- What would you do if you felt scared during a movie?
- Did any parts make you feel worried?
- What did you learn about being careful around animals?
- How did the characters work together to solve their problem?
- What made the chimpanzee behave differently than normal?
- How did the setting (being in a pool area) affect the story?
- What would you have done differently if you were in that situation?
- How do movies make animals seem scarier than they usually are?
- What survival strategies did the characters use in the movie?
- How does rabies actually affect animals in real life?
- What elements of the movie created the most tension or fear?
- How did the confined setting contribute to the story's intensity?
- What responsibilities do people have when keeping exotic animals as pets?
- How does this film use animal aggression to explore human vulnerability?
- What ethical questions does the movie raise about keeping exotic pets?
- How does the film balance realistic medical elements with horror conventions?
- What techniques did the director use to create sustained tension?
- How does the confined setting symbolize the characters' emotional states?
Story overview
Primate is a horror-thriller about a college student named Lucy who returns home and reunites with her family and their pet chimpanzee, Ben. During a pool party, Ben contracts rabies and becomes dangerously aggressive, forcing Lucy and her friends to barricade themselves in the pool area. The movie follows their desperate attempts to survive the violent chimp's attacks while trapped in this confined space.
Trailer
Trailer playback is unavailable in your region. You can search for this movie trailer on YouTube.
Where to watch
Streaming availability has not been announced yet. This often happens when a movie is still in theaters or recently finished its theatrical run.