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Shakma

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Students are trapped with a testy baboon while playing a fantasy game in a research building.
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Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Sep 22, 2022
2/10
Virtually none of the scares are scary, and few of the assaults are thrilling; as these sorts of Z-grade frighteners go, more laughs are found than chills. Go to Full Review
Jason Shawhan Nashville Scene Sep 10, 2021
If you enjoy films in which teen ignorance and arrogance collide with furry rage, this 1990 film is the one for you. Go to Full Review
TV Guide Aug 24, 2012
1.5/4
A low-budget thriller with a made-for-television look that's developed a surprising cult following. Go to Full Review
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B P @Bradster69 4 hrs ago Not Bad, but Not My Favorite See more Justin W @RT37619642 Sep 15, 2026 Honestly this movie is not that bad. It feels like a made for TV movie, shot on what looks like Betamax in 4:3 aspect ratio, but has a couple stars in it like Roddy McDowell and Amanda Wyss (of Better Off Dead fame). Despite it's cheap look, the wild baboon is actually quite terrifying. I am not totally convinced this movie was 100% cruelty free to the animal while filming this, or that thing is just a hellava good rage actor! There's also some really above average use of music in certain scenes, while others it sounds pretty cheesy. Overall though, the movie does manage to induce a good amount of stress while watching mostly because of the real baboon and the intensity is displays onscreen. You genuinely feel afraid for the actors. Not just the characters, but the actual actors in the scenes with that crazy animal. Is it good, well yeah, kinda! See more Kai H @timidbirb Jul 15, 2026 Good casting and actor performances. AWFUL script See more Martin P @endymetal Mar 17, 2026 Starts off Disney ish then goes into psychological horror. It's pretty cheesy but give it a go on Tubi. See more Wade G @RT23685344 Jun 14, 2025 The overall feel of this movie is super-cheap, but competent. They almost certainly rented a small unoccupied suite in a low-rent office building for 100% of the sets. The lighting and camera work is fine. It looks like a nineties TV show that would be syndicated and ran on early Saturday afternoon. The one standout is the baboon. He's great. However, there's not enough of him. The worst thing about this is the pacing and lack of a story. I paused the movie when I thought I was in the final act, and saw I wasn't halfway through. The D&D inspired game is tedious. The story has no business running more than a 30 minute short, but its a whopping 101 minutes. See more David B @RT14283473 Feb 9, 2024 It sucked, plain & simple, dullsville! See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Students are trapped with a testy baboon while playing a fantasy game in a research building.
Director
Hugh Parks, Tom Logan
Producer
Hugh Parks
Screenwriter
Roger Engle
Production Co
Castle Hill Productions, Quest Entertainment
Rating
R
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 5, 1990, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 24, 2020
Runtime
1h 41m
Sound Mix
Surround
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