Shakma

Professor Sorenson (Roddy McDowall) and his assistant, Sam (Christopher Atkins) are working on an experimental brain serum to reduce aggression. Upon injecting it into a baboon named SHAKMA, it goes berserk in the lab, causing Sorenson to order Sam to put the creature down. Inexplicably, Sam decides against the idea, and SHAKMA escapes, slaughtering all of the other research animals in the process.

Now, with the hyper-energized creature on the loose, no one is safe. This is made far worse, due to the fact that Sorenson's students have been locked in the building for a treasure hunt game! Everyone is in for a long, bloody night.

This isn't a bad horror movie, though it's fairly obvious where it's headed from the beginning. Personally, I find baboons to be scary as hell anyway, so, this works for me!

Co-stars Amanda Wyss as Tracy...

If you have never seen the unrestrained, unreasoning fury of an enraged baboon, brace yourself.

Watching Shakma, I started out thinking, "Well, he's just a little monkey, it's not like he's a tiger or a snake or something," but after seeing Typhoon throw himself (quite literally) into the role of Shakma, I reconsidered the destructive capabilities of the primate chassis.

Shakma is a many-armed frenzy of horror and doom, and this movie is absolutely worthwhile if only for that awe-inspiring display.

The acting's a little thin, and there are a few scenes that'll really make you roll your eyes, but if you get a chance to see this movie for under $5, take it. You won't be sorry.

Mark my words, fellow rabid-monkey-related movie fans, you will remember the first time you watch "Shakma." It is a transcendent experience that has surpassed all other rabid-monkey-related movies, in my book. The plot, which involves a rabid monkey, is of little consequence. It's the subtle humor that's injected throughout the film. For instance, after one character meets his demise in an elevator to the wrath of Shakma, he is mocked by the elevator door closing on his dead body. Such craft, such art has yet to be equaled in any rabid-monkey-related film. Friends, do yourself a favor, watch "Shakma" and be prepared for a life-changing experience.

People here are being way too hard on this movie. It's a B horror film and a pretty good one at that. The scenes with the baboon attacking the doors are scary. If you know how agressive and powerful a full grown male baboon can be you would have a little more respect for this film.

...ok, maybe not the $$$$ at the box office. Let's face it Christopher Atkins and D & D was not a box office grabber in 1990 either. Shakma is a lot like drinking stout or maybe even scotch. It get's better after each viewing (or maybe it gets better after drinking scotch). OK, this film is really bad in many ways. But because I have fond memories of getting loaded with my old buddies while watching a crazed baboon beat against various objects it goes down as one of my top bad movies. Come on, just the name alone should put a grin on your face. Say it...SHAKMA. Keep on saying Shakma over and over. There is nothing that makes me happier then walking into a room, saying "Shakma" and having everyone laugh in agreement. Pass this on and maybe one day everyone will know what Shakma really means...