Primitive (2011): Cast & Plot
Primitive is a 2011 horror film directed by Benjamin Cooper, starring Matt O'Neill as Martin Blaine, Reggie Bannister and Mayank Bhatter. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Benjamin Cooper
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Thunderhead Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Primitive About?
The premise of Primitive without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After being coerced into seeing a hypnotist, Martin learns his estranged mother has died and returns to his hometown for the funeral. Soon, locals begin dying in gruesome, torn‑apart attacks that seem to be the work of a predatory creature. The police suspect Martin, and he eventually doubts his own innocence, realizing each victim is linked to a dark force inside him.
Primitive Cast & Characters
Matt O'Neill leads the cast as Martin Blaine, with Reggie Bannister as Dr. William Stein and Mayank Bhatter as Warren McMann. Directed by Benjamin Cooper; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Benjamin Cooper
- Matt O'Neill as Martin Blaine
- Reggie Bannister as Dr. William Stein
- Mayank Bhatter as Warren McMann
- Kristin Lorenz as Nicole
Also Starring in Primitive
· 2 more- Jeff Ryan Randy
- S. Daxton Balzer Lester Avery
More from Benjamin Cooper
More films directed by Benjamin Cooper: Edgar Allan Poe’s Lighthouse Keeper and The Brink.
Primitive Plot Summary
What happens in Primitive from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1968, amid the heat and shadow of the Vietnam War, a Green Beret platoon is swept by an unseen threat in a remote jungle valley. Their commander, Colonel Jericho, summons a replacement force known as the Vulture Squad, a LRRP unit assembled to track down the missing Green Berets who were on a classified mission. The squad is built from a mix of seasoned and rookie soldiers: team leader Sergeant First Class Ryan Baker, second-in-command Sergeant Xavier Wise, rookie radio operator Leon Verne, former Air Cavalry fighters Eli Taylor and Charlie Miller, and the snipers Gerald Keyes and Logan Stovall. The mission has a clear purpose, but the dangers that await them will test every skill and nerve they possess.
Full summary
The whole story of Primitive, scene by scene
Primitive Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Primitive.
How Well Do You Know Primitive?
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 is the codename of the LRRP team sent to locate the missing Green Berets?
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Primitive FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Primitive, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Primitive?
Primitive runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Primitive released?
Primitive was released on October 7, 2011.
Who directed Primitive?
Primitive was directed by Benjamin Cooper.
More films by Benjamin Cooper Who is in the cast of Primitive?
Primitive stars Matt O'Neill as Martin Blaine, Reggie Bannister as Dr. William Stein and Mayank Bhatter as Warren McMann, among 6 credited actors.
Does Primitive have a post-credit scene?
No. Primitive has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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