Luke Sparke (Occupation, Occupation: Rainfall) will write and direct an adaptation of Ethan Pettus’ debut 2017 novel, “Primitive War: Opiate Undertow”. Sparke has since also secured the rights via his Sparke Films banner to the current three-part series which is comprised of 2020 follow-up, “Primitive War II: Animus Infernal” and the upcoming “Primitive War III: Aeon Ouroboros”.
According to announcements this week, “Primitive War will explore the tragedies and atrocities of the Vietnam War and the horror of man meeting the ultimate Apex predators: dinosaurs.” Carly Imrie, Zachary Garred and Carmel Imrie will produce, reteaming from Occupation: Rainfall. Casting details remain pending.
Vietnam. 1968. A search and rescue team known as Vulture Squad is sent to an isolated jungle valley to uncover the fate of a missing Green Beret platoon. As they hunt through the primordial depths of the valley and the casualties mount, the men of Vulture Squad must abandon their human nature and give in to their savage instincts in order to survive the horrors they face.
“It’s a dream come true. Primitive War is a story that’s larger than life, and I think Luke and his team can make it into a cinematic masterpiece.” said Pettus.
“Dinosaurs in the Vietnam war? What’s not to love about that concept?! When I first heard about the books, I loved the ideas and concepts Ethan brought into them, and we’re shaping our film version into an exciting survival-horror film.” Sparke added.
Sparke is repped by Seth Nagel Management.