Review: Trauma haunts ‘The Monkey,’ but the film is more interested in going bananas
Directed by Osgood Perkins, who broke out with the ominous 'Longlegs,' his follow-up is jokier and less effective, piercing the jugular with splatter gags.
'The Monkey' Is the Latest Must-See Horror Film—Here’s How to Watch
Stephen King adaptations continue to captivate audiences, and The Monkey is the latest addition to the horror expert’s cinematic legacy. The film brings King’s 1980 short story to life with a distinctive blend of suspense and dark humor.
The Monkey film review — a murderous toy goes on the rampage in Stephen King adaptation
Based on a Stephen King story, the film is played strictly for charnel-house laughs. It begins with the childhood of twin brothers, mild Hal and bully Bill, both expertly played by Christian Convery.
Best Stephen King Films 2025: Here are the 11 most critically-acclaimed adaptations of the King of Horror's books
With The Monkey now in cinemas we’re taking a look at the best films based on Stephen King books. Since publishing his 1974 debut novel Carrie - a horror about a clairvoyant schoolgirl - in 1974 Stephen King has written over 65 novels and over 200 short stories.
13 Stephen King Adaptations That Should Be Made As Comedies After The Monkey
As far as tone is concerned, Osgood Perkins’ The Monkey is unlike any Stephen King adaptation audiences have ever seen. There have been King films in the past that have funny lines and funny scenes, but the 2025 movie is the first to go all out and consistently use extreme horror as a vehicle for comedy.
Stephen King adaptation The Monkey is a sick joke
The Monkey turns out to be is something more like a personification of its demon than an examination of it — perhaps because Stephen King and Osgood Perkins may just be the two worst possible creatives to bring together.
Review: ‘The Monkey’ is one of those on-target Stephen King adaptations
Stephen King fans know film and TV adaptations of his books are hit-or-miss — “The Monkey” is one of the good ones.
Real-life horror story that inspired 'insane' new Stephen King adaptation The Monkey
The story follows a pair of twins haunted by a sinister wind-up monkey that's tied to a spate of uncanny fatalities. Fast forward 25 years and the monkey is back with a vengeance,
"The Monkey" wants to remind you that death is coming for us all, as if we didn't already know that
Osgood Perkins' follow-up to "Longlegs" pivots toward comedy, but there's no fun to be had with this novelty toy ...
Review: 'The Monkey,' the latest film from 'Longlegs' director Osgood Perkins, is a well-made gory romp
Theo James delivers knockout performances as identical twins with a horrible secret that revolves around a toy monkey.
The best Stephen King movie adaptations, ranked (including 'The Monkey')
There have been winners and clunkers in the Stephen King film canon. With the release of new horror comedy "The Monkey," ...
Does New Horror Comedy ‘The Monkey’ Have A Post-Credits Scene?
Longlegs” director Osgood Perkins’ new horror comedy “The Monkey” is in theaters. Is there a reason to stick around after the ...
Who Dies in The Monkey? Ending Explained
The horror feature The Monkey debuted in US theaters on February 21, 2025, and people are wondering what happens in the movie ...
The Monkey ending explained: What's up with that weird horseman?
Hal and Petey take the monkey and drive out of town, resolving to keep the monkey in order to stop anybody else from turning ...
Theo James arrives in ‘The Monkey’ — twice
After 'The White Lotus' and 'The Gentlemen," the British-born actor takes his biggest risk yet in a dual role that doubles ...
How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date
Everything we know about the newest Stephen King adaptation, The Monkey, including the full cast and a potential streaming ...
When Is Horror Comedy ‘The Monkey’ Coming To Streaming?
Theo James and Elijah Wood's new horror film from “Longlegs” filmmaker Osgood Perkins—is new in theaters. When will it be ...
‘The Monkey’ Review: Death Beats a Little Toy Drum
Adapted from a Stephen King short story, “The Monkey” is directed by Osgood Perkins, whose most recent film was last year’s ...
‘The Monkey' Swings To NEON's Second-Best Previews Ever With $1.9M – Box Office
There’s been a lot of horror film in the last month and a half, but NEON’s The Monkey is on its way to posting the best ...