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A hypnotist unlocks your mom's funeral and now YOU'RE the monster? Therapy is cheaper, Martin.
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Primitive (2011)

low-budget chaosPhantasm-adjacentguilt-trip horror

Overview

Horror

After being forced to visit a hypnotist, Martin receives news of his estranged mother's passing. He returns home for the funeral, and before long, people start dropping dead. The victims - brutally torn apart by what appears to be a predatory monster - convince the local police that Martin is somehow responsible, and soon he comes to believe it too, as all the victims are connected to the evil within him.

Flag of DEDEGerman
Content warning
phantasm
repressed traumainherited evilthe body as weaponunreliable perception

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

DIY creature effects that commit to the bit

Acting

Reggie Bannister brings cult cred as the hypnotist

Best for:Solo: 2am bad decision energy with snacks·Friends: Mock the acting, get jumpscared anyway·Rewatch: Spot the Reggie Bannister Phantasm nod
Heads up:Gore: People literally ripped apart, not subtle·Emotional: Estranged parent death, complicated grief
B

Director

Benjamin Cooper

ReleasedOct 7, 2011
Runtime1h 25m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelheavy
Thunderhead Entertainment

Top Cast

Matt O'Neill

Matt O'Neill

Martin Blaine

Kristin Lorenz

Kristin Lorenz

Nicole

Reggie Bannister

Reggie Bannister

Dr. William Stein

Mayank Bhatter

Mayank Bhatter

Warren McMann

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Reggie Bannister's casting is a deliberate Phantasm homage; director Benjamin Cooper openly cited Don Coscarelli's influence on the dream-logic horror structure.

Cultural

The 1.5/10 rating is almost impressive—this is 'so bad it's almost good' midnight movie territory, complete with a 2011 microbudget aesthetic that aged like milk.

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Primitive - Trailer

Primitive - Trailer

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