Primitive War (2025), directed by Luke Sparke, is an Australian sci-fi action horror film set during the Vietnam War in 1968. The story follows Vulture Squad, a U.S. reconnaissance unit sent to rescue a missing Green Beret platoon. Upon entering a remote jungle valley, they encounter genetically engineered dinosaurs unleashed by a failed Soviet scientific experiment.
As they battle these prehistoric predators, the squad discovers a particle collider capable of opening wormholes, threatening global destruction. The film stars Ryan Kwanten, Tricia Helfer, Nick Wechsler, and Jeremy Piven.
Basic Movie Details:
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Title: Primitive War
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Director: Luke Sparke
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Writers: Ethan Pettus, Luke Sparke
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Cast: Ryan Kwanten, Tricia Helfer, Nick Wechsler, Jeremy Piven
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Runtime: 135 minutes
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Country: Australia
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Language: English
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Distributor: Rialto Distribution (Australia), Fathom Entertainment (USA)
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Release Date: August 21, 2025
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Genre: Action, Horror, Science Fiction
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IMDb Rating: 5.5/10
