Primeval
Director: Michael Katleman
Actors: Dominic Purcell, Orlando Jones, Brooke Langton
PlotIn the heart of the African wilderness, a seasoned news team is sent on a perilous assignment to capture a monstrous, elusive crocodile that has been terrorizing the local villages. The crew, comprising an ambitious reporter, a seasoned cameraman, and a comic relief journalist, is eager for the story that promises high ratings and professional acclaim. Upon arrival, they enlist the help of a local herpetologist and a safari guide who knows the lay of the land. As they delve deeper into the swampy terrain, they quickly realize that their mission is not only about capturing the creature but also about surviving the day-to-day dangers of an uncharted, hostile environment.
While navigating through a land rife with civil strife and natural dangers, the team faces countless challenges that test their resolve, resilience, and morality. The treacherous journey leads them to confront not only the formidable predator but also the harsh realities of human conflict and corruption that plague the area. In their desperate bid to complete their mission and make it out alive, the group must outsmart the crocodile's predatory instincts while contending with internal insecurities and external threats from warlords and poachers. What begins as a thrilling search for a record-breaking creature soon becomes a survival story laden with unexpected twists and turns.
Writers: John Brancato, Michael Ferris
Release Date: 12 Jan 2007
Runtime: 93 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English, Swahili, Kirundi, French
Home Video Reviews
"Primeval's solid audio/visual quality can't mask its lackluster plot, predictable scares, and exploitative theme; ideal only for dedicated creature-feature fans."
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