The Monkey
Directed by Osgood PerkinsWhen twin brothers Bill and Hal find their father's old monkey toy in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths start. The siblings decide to throw the toy away and move on with their lives, growing apart over the years.
Cast of The Monkey
The Monkey Ratings & Reviews
- sinceremalice22h agoDon't waste your time, when I did it for you. Stay away! Or watch for 15 mins until Ms Maslany dies, I should've tuned out then.
- ScottFebruary 20, 2025A spiritual successor to Final Destination. Never thought I could, or would, call a movie about generational trauma genuinely funny and yet here we are.
- Matthew Belt2d agoGruesomely entertaining
- DJFebruary 22, 2025Big horror buff, just see my activity, and I appreciate all forms of horror. Funny, sad, violent, mind games, splatter etc. etc. and I really wanted to love this as a popcorn splatterfest but it fell short of even my lukewarm expectations. The kills were fun but rushed. The dark comedy for whatever reason just didn’t seem to fit the film. I also love most of Osgood Perkins work (Blackcoat and Long Legs). Just fell short. Do I recommend it as a couch watch? Sure, but don’t expect much. Premise, a cursed toy monkey kills randomly every-time you turn the crank on it. Pretty simple.
- Cullen CockburnApril 10, 2025A dumb and goofy movie with no plot. It was fantastic.
- Michael HeimgartnerJuly 6, 2025Darkly Fun, Bloody, and Offbeat – A Solid Stephen King Adaptation The Monkey is a Stephen King adaptation that leans hard into its pulpy, darkly comic roots - and for the most part, it really works. Directed by Osgood Perkins, whose style I’m really starting to appreciate, the film has a distinctive voice that balances horror, humor, and a surprising amount of self-aware absurdity. The premise itself is classic King - a cursed toy monkey that spells death for anyone near it. The scenes with the monkey are among the film’s best: genuinely tense, unsettling, and at times gleefully bloody. I especially enjoyed that the violence doesn’t shy away from being over-the-top. The kills are creative and sometimes exaggerated in a way that feels intentional, giving the film a campy energy without losing its darker edge. One of the film’s strongest assets is its mood. The atmosphere is unsettling but never oppressive, and the tone is playful without becoming parody. The humor works precisely because it often relies on subtle, situational beats - often without words - highlighting an underlying absurdity that King himself would probably appreciate. I also liked the surprisingly grim ending, which took a darker turn than I expected. It added weight to the story without feeling cheap or unearned. The film doesn’t make perfect sense if you try to dissect every detail, but that seems intentional. It knows what it is - a grisly little horror story that’s happy to embrace its own ridiculousness. The cameo from Elijah Wood was fun, though I admit I wish it had lasted longer. Still, it’s memorable and adds to the film’s quirky charm. James Wan’s producing influence is clear too, especially in the slick production values and the way the horror beats are staged and paced. The tension stays strong throughout, keeping you invested right up to the final moments. Performances overall are solid - no one steals the show, but everyone does their job well. The characters are grounded enough to keep you caring even when the story edges into the absurd. The cinematography and music also deserve praise. They both serve the film well, adding atmosphere without overshadowing the story. Is it a blockbuster? No. But it’s not trying to be. Instead, it’s a well-crafted, slightly unhinged, and highly watchable horror film that isn’t afraid to go a little over the top. It’s robust, unpretentious, and refreshingly different from the safer studio horror offerings. The Monkey might not be a masterpiece, but it’s a fun, effective, and stylishly dark King adaptation with real personality. If you like your horror with blood, dark humor, and a twisted sense of playfulness, it’s well worth checking out.
- Iby OmidakhshApril 18, 2025I paid nothing to watch this movie, but I already want my money back.
- nox10April 7, 2025that priest " Oh fuck " 4.5, absolute cinema
- marshalseaApril 22, 2025Anyone reviewing this low doesn't have the right sense of humour. They've also completely missed out on an outrageous time. This was an absolute riot, perfectly pitched, acted, directed - camp in a proper 80s b-movie way, gory in a proper 80s b-movie way, over the top in a proper 80s b-movie way. If Andy Scott with an outrageous moustache laughing maniacally with a flame thrower didn't set this up you're the problem. Os Perkins hits it out the park again in a very different way. Looking forward to his next one.
- KainMarch 30, 2025i really have no idea what i just watched. um there’s gore if you into that stuff… and uhhh yeah that’s all i have.
- jakeytasticApril 30, 2025The monkey Nearly killed us with boredom. I think we giggled once or twice but my god most of it was just so dumb and boring as if a dull depressed child wrote this script? Honestly it had the same energy of that macaroni masterpiece a child would bring home from school. Those of ye giving this a 5 star and saying its brilliant and that the rest of us just don't understand it, ye really need to examine yourselves, like really. Actual line from the movie "sorry your mom died. She was my mom too, we're twins. Oh yeah, i guess thats true, never thought of that" 🤷🏻♂️ haha so funny 🤷🏻♂️
- Kevin WardJuly 1, 2025When is comes to creative kills and sheer body count The Monkey shines! It’s an absurd and comedic good time that will surely have people remembering the Final Destination franchise. (good timing perhaps?) It’s very unserious, though, so go in ready for some silliness.
- adam3199June 29, 2025Hilarious and totally over the top, The most simple premise turned itno half urban myth half game show.
- PunisherMarch 23, 2025Classic Stephen King film based on a book template.
- parcolanJune 27, 2025I actually liked it, especially for the instant dead bloody scenes 🙃
