Primate
Primate

Primate (2026)

Drive-In Score: 9/10 Now Playing
89 minutes| NR |TMDb: 6.4/10 |Johannes Roberts
spooky thrilling adventurous
Starring: Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, Troy Kotsur, Victoria Wyant, Gia Hunter, Benjamin Cheng, Charlie Mann, Tienne Simon

Plot

Lucy, a college student, along with her friends, spend their vacation at her family's home in Hawaii, which includes her pet chimpanzee, Ben. However, when Ben contracts rabies after being bitten by a rabid animal, the group must fight for their lives in order to avoid the now-violent chimp.

🎬 Why It's Perfect for Drive-In

With the moonlight illuminating the screen and the sound of rustling leaves, 'Primate' is ideal for a drive-in setting, where the chilling atmosphere can envelop you and your friends in suspense. The shared experience of gasping and jumping at the scares will amplify the thrill, making it a perfect night for horror fans seeking excitement under the stars.

💡 Pro Tip

Turn off your headlights during the intense chase scenes — the darkness will heighten the suspense as you feel every moment of Lucy's desperate struggle against Ben.

Watch the Trailer

Primate Trailer

Best For

groups teens

Best Season

summer

Audio Experience

At the drive-in theater, the chilling sound design of 'Primate' envelops the audience with thundering bass that echoes the terrifying moments, while the clear dialogue captures the escalating panic of Lucy and her friends, complemented by a haunting soundtrack that intensifies the horror of their struggle against the rabid chimp.

✗ Best watched uninterrupted

Mood

thrilling suspenseful dark