Osgood Perkins Explores Grief and Humor in Stephen King Adaptation 'The Monkey'

The filmmaker draws on personal tragedy and his father's horror legacy to create a darkly comedic tale of a cursed toy.

Osgood Perkins' latest film, 'The Monkey,' adapts a Stephen King story about a cursed toy that causes gruesome deaths, blending horror with dark comedy.
Perkins connects the film's themes to his own experiences of personal loss, including the deaths of his parents, Anthony Perkins and Berry Berenson, under tragic circumstances.
Known for his previous horror works like 'Longlegs,' Perkins continues to explore grief, family, and identity through the lens of the genre.
The movie features standout performances, including Tatiana Maslany and a cameo by Elijah Wood, and is noted for its over-the-top, gory sequences.
Perkins credits his father, a horror icon, for inspiring his fascination with the genre, shaping his career as both a filmmaker and storyteller.