Overview
Young graduate student Jane Chase becomes the new assistant to an eccentric zoology professor at the remote home he shares with two brilliant chimpanzees and an elderly orangutan butler named Link. But when one of the chimps is found dead and the professor mysteriously disappears, Link becomes dangerously aggressive towards Jane. Now, the time for “monkey business” is over and the true terror is about to begin.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedLink (1986), directed by Richard Franklin, is a horror-thriller that turns a remote household into a slow-tightening trap. Graduate student Jane takes a job assisting an eccentric zoology professor who shares his isolated home with highly intelligent chimpanzees and an orangutan butler named Link. When death and a sudden disappearance disrupt the routine, Link's behavior grows menacing. The tone trades gore for mounting unease, built on isolation and the uncanny intelligence of its animal antagonist. Themes of control, instinct, and nature turned hostile drive the suspense. With a MagicMovieScore of 6.1, it appeals to fans of offbeat, atmospheric creature-horror.
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Movie Info
Release Date
March 5, 1986
Runtime
1h 43m
Rating
R
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Director