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Primeval

2007 · 93 min

A grimy, tense creature-feature that mixes jungle pursuit thrills with the grim reality of a war zone.

Directed by
Michael Katleman
Genres
Adventure, Horror, Action
Tagline
Inspired by the true story of the most prolific serial killer in history.
Overview
A news team is sent to Burundi to capture and bring home a legendary 25-foot crocodile. Their difficult task turns potentially deadly when a warlord targets them for death.

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Directed by
Michael Katleman
Genres
Adventure, Horror, Action
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • bleakstrength 1 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • survival
  • violence
  • war
  • obsession
  • corruption
Places
  • wilderness
  • countryside
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore strong
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror6
Humour2
Realism6
Romance1
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity4
Emotional weight5

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Genres
adventure, horror, action
Directed by
Michael Katleman
Written by
John Brancato, Michael Ferris
Starring
Dominic Purcell, Brooke Langton, Orlando Jones, Jürgen Prochnow, Gideon Emery, Gabriel Malema, Linda Mpondo, Lehlohonolo Makoko
Music
John Frizzell
Cinematography
Edward J. Pei
Runtime
93 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
Swahili, French, English, Spanish

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