Written and directed by Luke Sparke (Occupation Rainfall, Bring Him To Me), Primitive War is based on the cult-followed book series by Ethan Pettus where a squad of soldiers in 1968 discover that dinosaurs have been let loose in the jungles of the Vietnam war.
Lads, not going to lie, I kinda avoided this as I was sure it one of those straight-to-digital movies that, while fun, are a dime a dozen, but I have watched the trailer now and it looks like Dog Soldiers in Vietnam… with dinosaurs, and I am here for that!
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In 1968, at the height of the Vietnam War, an elite 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. Dinosaurs have been let loose in the jungles.
The prehistoric sci-fi film features dinosaurs that are more scientifically and historically accurate compared to other counterpart films. It also blends action with survival-horror and war themes.
The film stars Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Winner Jeremy Piven (Entourage, Old School), Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica, Lucifer), and Screen Actors Guild Nominee Ryan Kwanten (True Blood, Red Hill).
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The film also includes a slew of ensemble talent including Anthony Ingruber (Age of Adaline, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny), Aaron Glenane (Interceptor, Danger Close), Carlos Sanson Jr (Bump, Legacies), Ana Thu Nguyen (Mortal Kombat 2), Albert Mwangi (Tom Swift, Blueback), Adolphus Waylee (Nautilus), Richard Brancatisano (The Messinger, After the Verdict), Marcus Johnson (Talk to Me) and Jake Ryan (Savage, Underbelly).
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Primitive War is another big swing for Australian director Luke Sparke – “I was captivated by the imagery surrounding Ethan’s book and the story it told. I’ve work hard on capturing that essence but also the grittiness, horror aspects and military edge. My vison 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.”
Rounding out team Sparke are accomplished producers Carmel Imrie, Carly Sparke, executive producers Geoff Imrie, Luke Sparke and Post Producer Alex Becconsall. Wade Muller (Occupation Rainfall) is handling Cinematographer duties.
Primitive War author Ethan Pettus said “I’m thrilled to see Luke’s interpretation of my work. I know his team is giving this project everything they’ve got.’
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