James Justice, an influential figure in the late 1980s cult cinema scene, made a significant impact as both a director and writer. He helmed Nightmare Beach (1989), a film that blends slasher elements with a sun-soaked atmosphere, showcasing his unique vision. Additionally, he contributed as a writer to Primal Rage (1988), where his storytelling prowess helped shape the narrative of this creature feature. Justice's work embodies the spirit of exploitation cinema, making him a noteworthy contributor to the genre's evolution.
Primal Rage
A scientist at a Florida university inadvertently creates a "rage virus" while performing experiments intended to restore dead brain tissue in baboons. When a journalist for the college paper breaks into the campus lab, he's bitten by one of the infected baboons; the virus soon spreads to a trio of rapists and a valley girl, all of whom go on killing sprees.
