Primitive (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2011, Primitive is a horror film directed by Benjamin Cooper, running about 85 minutes. “It will rip you to pieces!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After being forced to visit a hypnotist, Martin receives news of his estranged mother's passing. He returns home for the funeral, and before long, people start dropping dead. The victims - brutally torn apart by what appears to be a predatory monster - convince the local police that Martin is somehow responsible, and soon he comes to believe it too, as all the victims are connected to the evil within him.
Who’s in it. Primitive stars Matt O'Neill as Martin Blaine, Kristin Lorenz as Nicole, Jeff Ryan as Randy and S. Daxton Balzer as Lester Avery, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Primitive has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Primitive page.
If you liked it. Fans of Primitive tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Primitive (2011)?
- In US, Primitive is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Primitive worth watching?
- Primitive holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Primitive?
- Primitive stars Matt O'Neill, Kristin Lorenz, Jeff Ryan, S. Daxton Balzer and Reggie Bannister.
- When was Primitive released?
- Primitive was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.