Shakma (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1990, Shakma is a horror and science fiction film directed by Hugh Parks, running about 101 minutes. “The world's most aggressive primate just got mad.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Shakma stars Christopher Atkins as Sam, Amanda Wyss as Tracy, Ari Meyers as Kim and Roddy McDowall as Sorenson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Shakma has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shakma page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shakma tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shakma (1990)?
- In US, Shakma is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shakma worth watching?
- Shakma holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shakma?
- Shakma stars Christopher Atkins, Amanda Wyss, Ari Meyers, Roddy McDowall and Robb Edward Morris.
- When was Shakma released?
- Shakma was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.