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'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.

Forbes · 21h

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 film's final scene?

The Daily Beast on MSN · 1d

‘The Monkey’ Is the Grisly Horror-Comedy of the Year

Few filmmakers have successfully adapted Stephen King’s work for the screen, and even fewer have found a way to stay true to his material while simultaneously putting their own spin on it. Osgood Perkins,

Stephen King adaptation Monkey is a sick joke

USA TODAY on MSN · 8h

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," we're ranking the 15 best.

Yahoo · 13h

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.

CBC.ca · 14h

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.

Osgood Perkins, The Monkey

Variety · 4h

Osgood Perkins on Making ‘The Monkey’ With Guts Cannons, Gallons of Blood and a Personal Touch

"Longlegs" filmmaker Osgood Perkins adapted Stephen King's story "The Monkey," starring Theo James as twin brothers haunted by a cursed wind-up toy.

Wall Street Journal · 1d

‘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 Village Voice · 22h

Osgood Perkins Calls ‘The Monkey’ His Most Personal Movie To Date

If you’re a fan of horror movies, you’ve probably heard the name Osgood Perkins a lot over the last ten years. The filmmaker is responsible for the highly impactful and atmospheric Longlegs, as well as an adaptation of Hansel and Gretel.

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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 ...

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 ...

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Review: THE MONKEY is a Wildly Bonkers and Super Fun Horror Movie Ride

I had an absolute blast watching ! This movie is pure, unfiltered horror fun! It’s brutal, over-the-top, and dripping with ...

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‘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 ...

The Monkey is the opposite of Longlegs — and most modern horror

That audience won’t get what they’re expecting. And yet, as movie studios fixate on giving fans exactly what they want, ...

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From 'The Monkey' to 'Longlegs,' Oz Perkins' Opening Scenes Are Way More Meaningful Than You'd Think

The opening of The Monkey sees a panicked Adam Scott wearing a pilot's uniform (an already intriguing image) rushing into a ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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