Roar (1981) movie poster

Roar

1981 ·1h 35m · ★ 5.9 (129)

Roar follows a family who are attacked by various African animals at the secluded home of their keeper.

Why it matters

Roar is a singular horror experience where real-life animal chaos blurs the line between documentary and disaster, delivering a primal, unsettling atmosphere unlike anything else in the genre.

  • Filmed with actual lions, tigers, and other big cats, the physical danger on set is palpable—no CGI, just raw, unpredictable animal power.
  • A bizarre hybrid of home invasion and nature horror that anticipates later eco-horror but with zero polish or safety nets.
  • For fans of fringe cinema and infamous production nightmares, it’s a wild ride that tests your tolerance for genuine risk and borderline exploitation.
  • Not a traditional horror film by any measure—expect disjointed pacing and shocking moments that feel more real than staged.

Horror DNA

Gore
43
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
36
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
14
Survival
83

Content Warnings

Animal Harm

TMDB Keywords

africaanimal attackelephantjungleleopardliontigervegetarianwildlifewildlife conservationwildlife reservezebra

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