Primeval (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Primeval is a 2007 horror thriller directed by Michael Katleman, starring Dominic Purcell and Orlando Jones. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $15.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10. Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Michael Katleman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Primeval About?
The premise of Primeval without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Deep within a remote and unforgiving wilderness, a relentless serial killer continues a terrifying spree, responsible for the deaths of over 300 people. Inspired by a real-life case, this gripping thriller follows an American news team as they embark on a dangerous mission to capture the killer and bring him to justice. The pursuit leads them into the heart of a desolate landscape, where they face their own fears and the chilling reality of the man they hunt.
Primeval Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- based on true story
- natural horror
- creature feature
- child in jeopardy
- female rear nudity
- true crime
- burundi
- monster
- corpse
- mass grave
- civil war
- reporter
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- death
- cameraman
- crocodile
- blood splatter
- giant crocodile
- wound
- chase
- what happened to epilogue
- torso cut in half
- stabbed in the chest
- shot in the shoulder
- shot in the head
- shot in the forehead
- shot in the back
- severed head
- night vision
- militia
- kicked in the face
- kicked in the groin
- hit by a truck
- held at gunpoint
- filmed killing
- eaten alive
- car crash
- broken back
- swahili
- human in a cage
- dead children
- village
- video camera
- teenage boy
- orphan
- murder of a family
- child shot in the forehead
- murder of a child
- child killed by animal
- child eaten
- cage
Where to Watch Primeval
Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Primeval Cast
Dominic Purcell leads the cast, with Orlando Jones. Directed by Michael Katleman.
- Director Michael Katleman
Primeval Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Primeval 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.
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IMDb 4.8 /10
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Metacritic 35 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 75% User score
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Primeval Plot Summary
What happens in Primeval from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A forensic anthropologist investigates a mass grave filled with victims exhibiting identical gunshot wounds. As she and a UN soldier depart from the gruesome site to explore another grave, her efforts to uncover the truth take a terrifying turn when she is suddenly attacked by an unseen beast. In a panic, the soldier begins to fire his weapon as the creature drags the anthropologist into the depths of the water, while other soldiers rush to the scene, firing at the monster as it consumes the woman and vanishes beneath the surface.
Full summary
The whole story of Primeval, scene by scene
Primeval Box Office
Primeval grossed $15.3 million worldwide. $10.6 million came from the US and Canada and $4.7 million (31%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$15.3M
- US & Canada
- $10.6M
- International
- $4.7M
Primeval Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Primeval.
How Well Do You Know Primeval?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What does the forensic anthropologist discover while examining the mass grave?
Cars in Primeval
5 cars on screen, including the 1980 Datsun 720 and the 1995 Land-Rover Range Rover Series II.
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1980 Datsun 720 Important role -
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1981 Toyota Land Cruiser Important role -
Mercedes-Benz L 1413 L59 Minor role
Primeval Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “Gustave” and “Kiss”.
- Also known as
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- Gustave
- Kiss
- Primitivo
- Cocodrilo - Un asesino en serie
- Húsevő
- Kaningu kirâ - Satsuriku no numa
- Primeval - Danger en eaux troubles
- Primeval - Die Fährte des Grauens
- Primeval - saalistaja syvyyksistä
- Primeval Kill
- Protogonos
- Cocodrilo Un Asesino en Serie
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- Die Fährte des Grauens
- Cocodrilo, un asesino en serie
- Paura primordiale
- 万鳄巨兽
- מחסל
- Первобытное зло
- Первісне зло
- Yabani
- Първично зло
- 프라이미벌
- Siły pierwotne
- Po stopách zabijáka
- โคตรเคี่ยมสะพรึงโลก
- Po stopách zabijaka
- Žmogėdra
- Πρωτόγονος
- Monstrul preistoric
- Đầm Lầy Chết
- आदमखोर: चवा जाएगा - बिना आवाज़ बिना शोर
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Primeval FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Primeval, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Primeval?
Primeval runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Primeval released?
Primeval was released on January 12, 2007.
Who directed Primeval?
Primeval was directed by Michael Katleman.
Who is in the cast of Primeval?
Primeval stars Dominic Purcell and Orlando Jones.
Where can I watch Primeval?
In the US, Primeval is streaming on Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Primeval make at the box office?
Primeval grossed $15.3 million worldwide ($10.6 million domestic, $4.7 million international).
How is Primeval rated?
Primeval has 4.8/10 on IMDb, 35 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Does Primeval have a post-credit scene?
No. Primeval has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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