Plot Summary

The Monkey (2025) is a horror-comedy film directed by Osgood Perkins, based on Stephen King’s 1980 short story. The film follows twin brothers Hal and Bill Shelburn, who discover a cursed wind-up monkey toy that causes gruesome deaths whenever it plays. After years of separation, they reunite to put an end to the sinister force before it destroys their lives completely.

Cast and Characters

• Theo James as Hal and Bill Shelburn
• Tatiana Maslany as Lois Shelburn
• Christian Convery as Young Hal and Bill
• Elijah Wood as Ted Hammerman
• Adam Scott as Captain Petey Shelburn

Director and Production

Osgood Perkins, known for The Blackcoat’s Daughter, directed and wrote the screenplay. The film is produced by James Wan’s Atomic Monster and was filmed in Vancouver. A notable change is that the monkey plays a drum instead of cymbals, due to copyright issues.

Critical Reception

The movie received mixed-to-positive reviews, praised for its unique blend of horror and comedy. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 77% rating. Critics appreciated its absurd humor and inventive death scenes, though some found the tone inconsistent.

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Conclusion

The Monkey (2025) is a bold horror film that blends dark humor with supernatural horror. Whether you love Stephen King adaptations or unique horror-comedy films, this one is worth watching.