Primeval

Primeval (2007)

  • 19% of critics liked it
    (53 reviews)

  • 35% of users liked it
    (63,919 ratings)

An American news crew travels to one of the most remote locations on the planet in hopes of capturing the savage serial killer rumored to have claimed over 300 lives in this white-knuckle horror-thriller starring Dominic Purcell and Orlando Jones, and based on actual events. As the intrepid… More

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Jan 12, 2007 Wide
Buena Vista Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Andrea Gronvall, Chicago Reader

    Essentially Jaws moved to Africa.

  • Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle

    For some insane reason, the makers of Primeval attempted to create a film that blends Anaconda with Hotel Rwanda, and they failed miserably.

  • Jason Anderson, Globe and Mail

    Can't a killer-crocodile movie just be a killer-crocodile movie?

  • A.O. Scott, New York Times

    Primeval is one of several recent movies to bill itself as 'inspired by true events.' So was this review, though in both cases 'inspired' may be too strong a word.

  • Kyle Smith, New York Post

    How capturing an animal found in every zoo constitutes a scoop is beyond me, but when you expect the trio to be knee-deep in blood they are instead wading through politics.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Ken S


    As far as giant croc movies it's not the best, but it's definitely a solid entry in the genre with nice production value. It also features the most croc on land attacks of any others ive seen. Not as good as Lake Placid, Dark Water or Rouge

  • Wahida K


    I didnt know it was inspired by the true story of prolific serial killer before watching it. Just trusted my friends review and I was not tiny bit of dissapointed

  • Jason O


    Only saw this movie once and it instantly became a favorite. I like that it's inspired by true events, and that it's very exciting and suspenseful, but what I REALLY like about it is that not only is there a monster in the form a gigantic croc they're after, but the… More

  • Luke B


    Fairly successful big croc movie. It follows generic plotlines via generic chracters, but has enough charm to pull it off. Orlando Jones is a great casting choice. His wit elevates the film somewhat, with lines like "This crocs like OJ Simpson. His biggest mistake was killing a… More

  • Al S


    A very thrilling and fun monster movie, in the tradition of Jaws. It's smart, exciting, nail-biting and action-packed. An edge of your seat thriller with a realistic turn at a true story. A great cast of compelling and teriffic actors.

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