A Struggling Man’s Journey in Prime Movie Review
Director: Thabiso Christopher
Writer: Thabiso Christopher (Screenplay)
Cast
- Richard Gau (Verified)
- Nomsa Twala
- Jasmine Hazi
- Michael Lawrence Potter (Slumber Party Massacre)
- Sharon Spiegel Wagner (Do Your Worst)
Plot: A proud man’s traumas and prejudice push away his loving partner, opening him to the seduction of an ancient evil.
Runtime: 1 Hour 34 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Prime starts when Marius (Gau) learns that his prejudiced father is dying. Their relationship has already built a wage between his romantic one with Thembi (Twala). After his father passes away, Marius finds himself drawn into grief, creating a distant personality.
As Marius starts searching for answers, he starts to lose control of his emotions. Marius finds his relationship becoming distant, as something starts taking over him, turning him into the man his father was.
Verdict on Prime
Prime is a horror thriller following a man who finds his life falling apart after his father’s death. He gets haunted by his memories while exploring the world of real horror created by his mind. However, he doesn’t know how to handle things, which could see him lose everything that kept him happy.
This is a movie that targets everyday horrors created by grief. It shows us how emotions take over and cause devastating effects on the loved ones around you. While Richard Gau is the lead in the movie, Nomsa Twala gives one of the standout performances. Her scene about her own struggles in the world is demanding, attention-grabbing and one that makes you pause and think about the bigger problems in the world. Deep down this is a movie that focuses on not dealing with past traumas which could return to haunt you.
Where to Watch
Prime is available to watch on Netflix now.
Final Thoughts –Prime dives into the horrors of pain, grief and traumas.