This listing is for the standard edition 4k UDH/Blu-ray Combo. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Earl Kess) was limited to 6,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
The Science Department at a Florida university has been working on a wonder drug for brain injuries but has accidentally created something else: a rage virus capable of turning those infected into mindless killers, complete with superhuman strength. Meanwhile, two student journalists, Chad and Frank, are on the hunt for a story that will land them national attention. After stumbling upon the biology lab responsible for conducting the experiments, and its large stock of test animals, the reporters believe they've landed on a potentially topical subject: inhumane animal testing. Deciding to break in at night to get some exclusive photos, Frank is attacked by a baboon which, unbeknownst to him, has been infected with the virus. Now, with a deadly substance flowing through his body, Frank slowly begins to transform into a bloodthirsty monster in the shell of a man, and it's not long before anyone he encounters starts getting ripped to shreds. But even worse, the virus proves contagious...
Made during the peak of Italy’s production intersection with U.S. horror cinema, Vittorio Rambaldi’s PRIMAL RAGE embodies a distinctly American influenced approach to 80s monster horror while cramming in an array of highly Italian gore set pieces, courtesy of legendary special effects creator and Academy Award winner, Carlo Rambaldi (A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial). Starring Patrick Lowe (Slumber Party Massacre II), future TV personality, Cheryl Arutt, and genre film legend, Bo Svenson (Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker), Vinegar Syndrome is pleased to bring this unforgettable horror freakout to UHD, newly and exclusively restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative and featuring an array of freshly shot interviews to sink your teeth into.
directed by: Vittorio Rambaldi starring: Patrick Lowe, Cheryl Arutt, Bo Svenson, Mitch Watson 1988 / 92 min / 1.85:1 / English 2.0 Stereo
Additional info:
4K Ultra HD / Region Free Blu-ray Set
4K UHD presented in High-Dynamic-Range
Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative
"Baboon Bite Maniacs!" (86 min) - a brand new making-of documentary with the cast and crew
Video interview with producer Bill Immerman, originally shot in 2020 (12 min)
Still gallery
Reversible sleeve artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.5639687 / 5 from 383 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Primal Rage, a restored 4K UHD horror film from the 80s, impresses with its top-notch special effects, excellent transfer quality, and great picture restoration. The film, featuring a fun story and impressive acting, is highly regarded by customers for its solid release and superior sound.
"Solid 80s atmosphere, fantastic soundtrack, good practical gore effects and monkey action." — Conor T.
"Another very high quality VS package, very enjoyable film with great gore effects." — Andrea M.
"Highly Highly recommend this film and the transfer looks great." — Darren O.
Reviews
Primal Rage
"Rage zombies, infected baboons, and more! Builds up to a pretty wild finale. The release looks great!"
— Benjamin W. (4/5)
This Primal Flick Was All the Rage!
"This movie was very fun to watch, and it definitely fit the bill! I ordered the great slipcover to go with it which was a no brainer! The peerless VS restoration process was on full display with stellar sound and picture! Thank you, VS, for continuing to lovingly restore and release so many wonderful films from every conceivable genre! You are keeping physical media alive in this streaming world we now live in! Highly recommended!"
— Paul K. (5/5)
Primal Rage, Primal Fun!
"Primal Rage isn’t a great movie, but it’s exactly what you want from an entertaining B-horror movie. It’s got that scrappy late-’80s energy, a fun premise, and enough wild moments to keep things engaging even when it gets a little rough around the edges. Vinegar Syndrome’s release really helps it shine, great packaging and restoration. It’s the kind of movie you throw on for a good time rather than perfection, and on those terms, it delivers."
— Tobias M. (5/5)
Fun, gory, 80s cheese
"Tbh, I was not prepared for just how 80s this movie was overall. Probably made the whole thing a bit more enjoyable. Decent amount of blood, goop, and gore throughout, which is always cool. Not the best made or acted flick (the abortion line reading ah hah hah), but it was fun."
— Jesse B. (4/5)
A horrific surprise!!!
"Primal Rage was a lot of fun. As we can see in most of the reviews, it looks like a 28 Days Later film being made in the 80s. The gore is pretty impressive and everything is over the top, as it should be. And the extras? There are a bunch and all of them are fine as hell!!!"
— GILBERTO C. (5/5)
Wild and gory rage virus movie.
"A really fun college set horror movie with a lot of rage virus zombies. Pretty good gore too. Beautiful restoration on this."
— Damon H. (4/5)
Classic
"Heard about this film from RLMs coverage of it, and was excited that it got the vin syn treatment. Lived up to all my expectations."
— Bryan D. (5/5)
A good film on 4K
"The special features on this release are great. The film itself is also good."
— Miguel B. (5/5)
pretty good
"Primal Rage is an above average 80's horror film. Not super above average, but thoroughly enjoyable. I'd watch it again."
— Randy F. (4/5)
A guilty pleasure. Perfect sound and picture. A+++
"I've discovered this film back in the video store days and it's been a guilty pleasure ever since. They don'y make movies like this anymore. The ambiance of the 80s italian horror fims made for the international market is unique. Plus, I love the effects by Carlo Rambaldi. Our friends at Vinegar Syndrome have made an incredible job with this 4K edition, including a feature-length documentary. Perfect sound and picture. A+++"
— Jonathan G. (5/5)
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