Shakma is a 1990 American natural horror film directed by Tom Logan and Hugh Parks. It stars Christopher Atkins, Amanda Wyss, Ari Meyers and Roddy McDowall battling a baboon which has been driven insane by an experimental drug. Despite negative reviews, the film has achieved a small cult audience.
Theatrical film poster
Shakma is portrayed by Typhoon, pictured here with his trainer Gerry Therrien
Christopher Atkins Bomann is an American actor and businessman. He starred in the 1980 film The Blue Lagoon and played Peter Richards on Dallas (1983–1984).
Atkins attending the Bench Warmer Holiday Party at Empire, Hollywood, California on December 5, 2009
Atkins in 1981
Atkins and his daughter, Brittney, on the red carpet at the 62nd Annual Mother Goose Parade in San Diego County, 2008