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The Monkey, Death Beats and Little Toy Drum

‘The Monkey’ Reviews: Are Critics Going Ape For New Horror Comedy?

Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy.” In addition, audiences have given The Monkey a 74% “fresh” rating on RT’s Popcornmeter based on 100-plus verified user ratings.

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‘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,

Variety on MSN · 5d

‘The Monkey’ Review: A Toy Monkey Heralds Over-the-Top Deaths in Osgood Perkins’ Trivially Snarky, Ham-Handed Follow-Up to ‘Longlegs’

A toy monkey heralds a series of over-the-top deaths in Osgood Perkins' trivially snarky, ham-handed adaptation of a Stephen King story.

Stephen King adaptation Monkey is a sick joke

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ReelBlend's 'The Monkey' Review | Stephen King Adaptation Starring Theo James, Tatiana Maslany & Elijah Wood

We’re reviewing The Monkey, the new Stephen King adaptation from director Osgood Perkins, and answering your questions in the return of the Mailbag! Also this week, we take a look at Captain America: Brave New World's box office and audience reactions.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

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.

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.

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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 ...

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The Monkey Is The Worst Thing A Horror Film Can Be — Kinda Boring

The latest Osgood Perkins movie, adapted from a Stephen King story, is a fine diversion — if you ignore the gaping hole at its center.

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The Monkey review - a grisly wind-up

Longlegs’ trapdoor ending snapped tight on its clammy Lynchian atmosphere and themes, reconfiguring its Silence of the Lambs ...

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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.

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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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Movie Review: ‘The Monkey’ is a family drama with guts — the kind that spill all over the place

Hal and Bill are twins, growing up with their single mom, abandoned by their dad. There's another, unwelcome member of the ...

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The Monkey Review: I've Never Seen So Many Effectively Creative Kills In A Horror Movie Whose Absurd Comedy Is A Strength & Weakness

The Monkey is the kind of film that’s random enough in its humor and creative in its horror kills that it’s at least an ...

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Screening Room: "The Monkey" (R), "The Unbreakable Boy" (PG), "Cleaner" (R)

How's the big screen adaptation of the #StephenKing tale #TheMonkey? Should you check out #TheUnbreakableBoy? Is #Cleaner the ...

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