Primitives
1978, Indonesian. Directed by Sisworo Gautama Putra.
The Eerie and Scarifying Primitives
Three students, Tommy, Rita, and Robert, and their guides head into the jungle to study primitive tribes separated from civilization. However, the students say the one tribe they visit isn't primitive enough, and they want to find some really savages, and to locate the legendary cannibal tribe supposedly living in the area.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Indonesian
- Rated
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Primitives is streaming on Troma NOW, Midnight Pulp, and Bloodstream in India.
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Details
- Released
- 18 October 1978
- Original title
- Primitif
- Country
- Indonesia
- Written by
- Imam Tantowi
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Primitives runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is Primitives on?
Primitives is streaming on Troma NOW, Midnight Pulp, and Bloodstream in India. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Primitives?
If you liked Primitives, try Shades of Desire, Cheat, The Domestics.
Who directed Primitives?
Primitives (1978) was directed by Sisworo Gautama Putra and stars Enny Haryono, Barry Prima, Johann Mardjono.