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3.7 / 10(6 votes)IMDbR20081h 21mUnited States of America

Primal

Synopsis

A team of environmentalists investigating "unchartered territory" find that someone, or rather, something has already made the land its home and proceeds to take the team out, one by one. Meanwhile, a young couple hoping for reconciliation with a long lost brother eventually find themselves in the path of the monster.

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

February 12, 2008

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$6

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Steffen Schlachtenhaufen
Screenplay & Story
Steffen Schlachtenhaufen
Original Score
Matthew McGaughey
Original Title
Primal
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 21m
Production Budget
$6
Production Studios
Automatic Media

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Steffen Schlachtenhaufen

Screenplay & Story

Steffen Schlachtenhaufen

Original Score & Music

Matthew McGaughey

Film Editing

Maui Toca

Producers

Patrick McManus

Department Leadership Roster

Steffen Schlachtenhaufen

Steffen Schlachtenhaufen

Writer

Patrick McManus

Producer

Maui Toca

Editor

Steffen Schlachtenhaufen

Steffen Schlachtenhaufen

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Primal.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Primal

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Primal about?

A team of environmentalists investigating "unchartered territory" find that someone, or rather, something has already made the land its home and proceeds to take the team out, one by one. Meanwhile, a young couple hoping for reconciliation with a long lost brother eventually find themselves in the path of the monster.

Who directed Primal?

Primal was directed by Steffen Schlachtenhaufen.

Who stars in Primal?

The principal cast of Primal includes Sean Brennan, Andrea Brokaw, Tommy Clark, Bethany Davis, Popeye Fontaine.

When was Primal released and how long is it?

Primal was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.

Who composed the musical score for Primal?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Primal was composed by Matthew McGaughey.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Primal?

Primal holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).