Last updated on September 24th, 2025 at 07:38 pm
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Vietnam. 1968. A recon unit known as Vulture Squad is sent to an isolated jungle valley to uncover the fate of a missing Green Beret platoon. They soon discover they are not alone and must face the most terrifying creatures to ever walk the earth.
Hitting theaters in the US via Fathom Entertainment.
Filmed in the Gold Coast of Australia.
Director Luke Sparke was quoted saying: “I was captivated by the imagery surrounding Ethan’s book and the story it told. I’ve worked hard on capturing that essence but also the grittiness, horror aspects and military edge. My vision is to feel like the characters have walked out of the film Platoon and into the jaws of the greatest predators the planet has ever known.” (3/27/24)
Written/directed by Luke Sparke (Red Billabong, Occupation, Devil Beneath, Bring Him to Me).
Described as an “R-rated Jurassic Park.”
It’s said that the project blends “action with survival-horror and war themes.”
Based on the series of books by Ethan Pettus.
Rialto Distribution released Primitive War in Cinemas in Australia on August 21, 2025.
Fathom Entertainment released Primitive War in Theaters on August 21, 2025.
Primitive War arrived on VOD and Digital in Australia and New Zealand on September 24, 2025.
Samuel Goldwyn Films releases Primitive War on VOD and Digital on October 3, 2025.
Director: Luke Sparke
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