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.
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' Review: In Osgood Perkins' Vicious Horror-Comedy, Monkey Shocks You!
Osgood Perkins isn't necessarily known for his sense of humor, which is a little odd since he co-starred in "Legally Blonde," a movie which isn't particularly terrifying (well, maybe the anecdote about Tracy Marcinko's perm).
Review: 'The Monkey' doesn’t disappoint even if it never quite reaches horror heights
And "The Monkey," now in theaters, doesn't disappoint, even if it never quite reaches the horror heights. No matter. It's still a grabber. The monkey is not a real monkey, it's a toy with a curse on its head.
‘The Monkey’ Review: Osgood Perkins’s Death-Dealing Doll
The ‘Longlegs’ director returns with a gruesome horror film, based on a Stephen King short story, about a wind-up toy that unleashes random acts of violence.
‘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.
Oz Perkins explains The Monkey’s ‘sophisticated, joyful’ slaughterhouse vibe
The Monkey’s repeated tagline — “Everybody dies” — is presented as maybe a little cathartic, a little bit of a relief, ...
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' 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 ...
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‘The Monkey’ Review: Osgood Perkins Turns a Somber Stephen King Story Into a Wildly Unhinged, Triumphant Horror-Comedy
With gruesome yet hilarious kills and a surprising emotional core, Osgood Perkins’ 'The Monkey' will have you drumming for ...
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 ...
Adam Scott's five-minute cameo in The Monkey is proof that he belongs in more horror movies
Scott plays Captain Petey Shelborn, Hal and Bill’s estranged father who their mother Lois believes just up and left her one ...
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," ...
7 Movies to Watch After The Monkey
The Monkey is the latest horror movie by Osgood Perkins, but it’s admittedly a very different kind of horror experience from ...
The Monkey Review: Stephen King-Inspired Horror Comedy Hits Looney Tunes Levels of Mayhem
Theo James stars in writer/director Osgood Perkins' demented adaptation. The Monkey Review: Stephen King-Inspired Horror ...
The Monkey's Tatiana Maslany reacts to the horror movie's most shocking death: "It's so wrong, and I think that's why it's so right"
Based on the short story by Stephen King, the horror comedy follow twins Hal and Bill, who are haunted by a cursed toy from ...