Primitive War

Set during the Vietnam War in 1968, this story follows a reconnaissance unit sent into a secluded jungle valley. Their objective is to determine the fate of a missing platoon of Green Berets. Upon arrival, the soldiers discover they are not alone in the wilderness, as they must fight for survival against prehistoric dinosaurs.

The film was written and directed by Luke Sparke, following his previous work on Red Billabong, Occupation, Occupation: Rainfall, and Bring Him to Me. It precedes his 2025 production Scurry. The cast features Ryan Kwanten, Tricia Helfer, Nick Wechsler, Jeremy Piven, Anthony Ingruber, and Aaron Glenane. Produced in Australia by Sparke Films, the movie combines elements of action, horror, science fiction, and war.

Financial performance was low, with a worldwide box office total of 1 million USD. Audience reception is mixed; the film holds a 5.3 rating on IMDb from 8,100 votes and a 6.6 rating on TMDB from 550 votes. Film critics gave the movie a 6.5 rating based on 23 reviews, which is slightly higher than the average score provided by viewers on IMDb.