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Primal Rage

Original title: Rage - Furia primitiva
  • 1988
  • R
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
2K
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Primal Rage (1988)
Body HorrorZombie HorrorHorrorSci-FiThriller

A scientist at a Florida University accidentally creates a "rage virus" while conducting experiments to restore dead brain tissue in baboons. The virus soon spreads.A scientist at a Florida University accidentally creates a "rage virus" while conducting experiments to restore dead brain tissue in baboons. The virus soon spreads.A scientist at a Florida University accidentally creates a "rage virus" while conducting experiments to restore dead brain tissue in baboons. The virus soon spreads.

  • Director
    • Vittorio Rambaldi
  • Writers
    • Umberto Lenzi
    • James Justice
  • Stars
    • Patrick Lowe
    • Cheryl Arutt
    • Sarah Buxton
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Vittorio Rambaldi
    • Writers
      • Umberto Lenzi
      • James Justice
    • Stars
      • Patrick Lowe
      • Cheryl Arutt
      • Sarah Buxton
    • 27User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast37

    Patrick Lowe
    • Sam Nash
    Cheryl Arutt
    Cheryl Arutt
    • Lauren Daly
    Sarah Buxton
    Sarah Buxton
    • Debbie
    Mitch Watson
    • Frank Duffy
    Bo Svenson
    Bo Svenson
    • Ethridge
    Doug Sloan
    • Lovejoy
    Luis Valderrama
    • Chas
    John Baldwin
    • Bryan
    Turk Harley
    • Prof. Jenkins
    Jennifer Hingel
    • Kimberly
    Barry Schreiber
    • Oakley
    • (as Barry D. Schreiber)
    Paul Bridges Thompson
    • Lab Assistant
    Sally Carlson
    • Nurse
    Greg Schmidt
    • Sam's Roommate
    Mal Jones
    Mal Jones
    • Janitor
    Jenny Cooper
    Jenny Cooper
    • Babe 1
    • (as Jenny Levine)
    Kristine Loyd
    • Babe 2
    Tom Kouchalakos
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    • Director
      • Vittorio Rambaldi
    • Writers
      • Umberto Lenzi
      • James Justice
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    • Trivia
      Released a year before Nightmare Beach, which was also filmed in Florida, featured two actors from this film, and features a few of the same songs on the soundtrack. Umberto Lenzei was also involved with both films.
    • Connections
      Featured in Best of the Worst: Halloween Spooktacular 2021 (2021)
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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 1, 1988 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Animal Rage
    • Filming locations
      • Miami, Florida, USA
    • Production company
      • El Pico S.A.
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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