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.
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 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’ 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 disturbing, vibey horror hit “ Longlegs .” I didn’t chuckle much during that viewing experience,
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.
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.
‘The Monkey’ review: Stephen King’s killer toy becomes ‘Longlegs’ creator Osgood Perkins’ plaything
Filmmakers tinker with the question of tone from project to project, many not as much as they should. But writer-director Osgood Perkins has no problem with tonal adjustment.
'The Monkey' review: Osgood Perkins' take on Stephen King is a hell of a good time
However, Perkins' screenplay works in a lot more death scenes, a custody battle subplot, and a seething twin. In his version, Hal and Bill (also played by James) were just boys when the monkey found them,
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.
'The Monkey' Is a Delirious Gross-Out Hoot That Totally Cracks the Stephen King Adaptation Code
Director Osgood Perkins follows up 'Longlegs' with a giddy, gruesome, film that would make the King of Horror proud.
"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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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‘The Monkey’ Review: Osgood Perkins Turns a Somber Stephen King Story Into a Wildly Unhinged, Triumphant Horror-Comedy
A haunted cymbal-banging monkey toy sounds like a tired rehash of recent horror films like “Annabelle” or clasics like ...
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 ...
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' 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 ...