Primal Rage (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1988, Primal Rage is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Vittorio Rambaldi, running about 92 minutes. “There's a new party animal on campus. She'll bring out the beast in you!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Primal Rage stars Patrick Lowe as Sam Nash, Cheryl Arutt as Lauren Daly, Bo Svenson as Ethridge and Luis Valderrama as Chas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Primal Rage has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Primal Rage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Primal Rage tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Primal Rage (1988)?
- In US, Primal Rage is available to stream on Philo, Night Flight Plus and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Primal Rage worth watching?
- Primal Rage holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Primal Rage?
- Primal Rage stars Patrick Lowe, Cheryl Arutt, Bo Svenson, Luis Valderrama and John Baldwin.
- When was Primal Rage released?
- Primal Rage was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.