Silence Can Be Terrifying With The New Featurette For Johannes Roberts’ Primate
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Carl Roberts 
Go behind the scenes with actor Troy Kotsur as he brings us into his world without sound with the new featurette for the frightening movie, Primate.
As I’ve said before, when I was a child, apes scared me. It was all due to seeing the original black-and-white version of King Kong on TV one evening. Not only did he scare me, but he also had me crying at his tragic death at the end. A famous tea brand used chimps in its advertisements, causing me to suffer from nightmares for several years. The Planet of the Apes franchise made me fear primates in general. Thankfully, I have grown out of this fear and now appreciate them.
My childhood fear of monkeys and primates could be revisited early next year with the release of the horror movie, Primate, on January 30th. Directed by Johannes Roberts, who also co-wrote the screenplay, the film features Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, and Troy Kotsur. A new featurette featuring Troy Kotsur, allowing us into his world without sound, has just been released.
PREMISE
In PRIMATE, a group of friends’ tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of horror and survival. A tropical vacation goes awry when Ben, a family’s adopted chimpanzee, is bitten by a rabid animal and suddenly becomes violent.
THE OFFICIAL TRAILER
CREDITS
Paramount Pictures Presents. In Association with Domain Entertainment, An 18Hz Production “PRIMATE.”
EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY: Vicki Dee Rock, Nathan Samdahl, Johannes Roberts, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary
PRODUCED BY: Walter Hamada, p.g.a., John Hodges, p.g.a., Bradley Pilz
WRITTEN BY: Johannes Roberts & Ernest Riera
DIRECTED BY: Johannes Roberts
STARRING: Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, Troy Kotsur, Victoria Wyant, Gia Hunter, Benjamin Cheng, Charlie Mann, Tienne Simon
Primate swings into cinemas on January 30th, 2026.
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
He can be found either at his neighborhood cinema, enjoying the latest releases on the big screen, or at home streaming the newest blockbuster movies.
