What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedRampage
Brad Peyton · Film · 2018
If you loved Rampage, start with Primal (Genndy Tartakovsky, 2019) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 2 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Rampage across media.
If you enjoyed the high-stakes thrills of Rampage, you will love these stories exploring the complex bonds between humans and animals.
Books on the same thread
The Rage: A Game of Survival
Natica Brown · Book · 2017
Explores: Survival, Friendship, Betrayal.
Much like the desperate struggle for survival in Rampage, this story centers on an intense bond and the harrowing fight to stay alive against overwhelming, unpredictable forces.
Curious George
Hans Augusto Rey and Margret Rey · Book · 1941
Explores: Curiosity, Mischief, Friendship.
While Rampage depicts a massive, mutated gorilla, this story explores the lighter side of the profound, adventurous friendship between a human and an intelligent, curious African monkey.
Planet of the Apes
Pierre Boulle · Book · 1963
Explores: Reverse Evolution, Animal Rights, Social Hierarchy.
Fans of the primate-centric chaos in Rampage will appreciate this classic tale that shifts the social hierarchy, forcing a re-evaluation of the relationship between man and ape.
Congo
Michael Crichton · Book · 2003
Explores: Expedition, Corporate Espionage, Primatology.
This expedition story mirrors the corporate espionage and primatology elements found in Rampage, placing experts into a dangerous environment where nature and technology collide in unexpected ways.
Series on the same thread
Primal
Genndy Tartakovsky · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with Rampage: Human-animal bond.
This series perfectly captures the core human-animal bond seen in Rampage, as a man and a prehistoric beast rely on each other to survive a brutal world.
Rick and Morty
Dan Harmon · Series · 2013
Explores: Dysfunctional Family, Existentialism, Dark Humor.
If you enjoyed the chaotic, fast-paced science gone wrong in Rampage, you will find a similar spirit of unpredictable adventure and dark humor in these interdimensional travels.
Podcasts on the same thread
Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks
Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | Daylight Media · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Human-wildlife conflict, Apex predators, Biological survival.
After watching the animal attacks in Rampage, this podcast provides a fascinating, expert-led look at the real-world biology and intensity of the human-wildlife conflicts that inspired the film.
The Joe Rogan Experience
Podcast
Explores: current events, social commentary, science communication.
This podcast often explores the science communication and cultural phenomena that surround the high-concept creature features like Rampage, offering deep dives into the topics that define the genre.
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Common questions
Is Rampage based on a real scientific experiment?
No, Rampage is a fictional movie directed by Brad Peyton. The plot involves a rogue genetic experiment that mutates a silverback gorilla named George and other animals into massive alpha predators, but these events are entirely scripted for the film rather than based on real science.
What is the primary conflict in Rampage?
The primary conflict in Rampage centers on a primatologist named Davis Okoye who must deal with his companion, a silverback gorilla named George, after a genetic experiment mutates the animal into a giant creature. He faces the additional challenge of other similarly altered alpha predators tearing across the landscape.
Who is the main human character in Rampage?
The main human character in Rampage is a primatologist named Davis Okoye. He shares an unshakable bond with George, an extraordinarily intelligent silverback gorilla that has been under his professional care since the animal was born.
Are there other mutated animals in Rampage besides the gorilla?
Yes, while George is the central silverback gorilla affected by the mutation in Rampage, the film reveals that there are other similarly altered animals. These newly created alpha predators join George in tearing across the landscape, creating a larger threat for Davis Okoye to manage.