Shakma
A murderous baboon escapes from a laboratory and roams the research building, and begins to kill some teenagers who are also in the building playing a Dungeons-and-Dragons type game.
Why it matters
A uniquely wild blend of creature feature and ’90s slasher chills, Shakma delivers feral terror with an unconventional antagonist.
- Features a surprisingly menacing baboon antagonist brought to life with practical effects and trained animal footage—a rare beast in horror cinema.
- Marries the claustrophobic tension of a locked-down lab with the dated charm of early ’90s teen horror gatherings around a role-playing game.
- Perfect for fans of offbeat creature horror who appreciate when the monster isn’t your typical undead or demon—think Prophecy or Night of the Demon, but with more primate menace.
- Its pacing and tone occasionally stumble, but the absurdity and earnestness give it cult appeal for fans of low-budget, high-concept horror curiosities.
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Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
57
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
83
Cerebral
0
Survival
100
