Osgood Perkins to Direct Family-Friendly Stephen King Adaptation 'The Monkey'

The director of 'Longlegs' shifts gears with a nostalgic, R-rated take on King's eerie short story.

'The Monkey' will feature a tone reminiscent of '80s-'90s horror films, blending humor and nostalgia.
The story follows two brothers who must confront a cursed toy monkey that causes deaths around them.
Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, and Elijah Wood lead the star-studded cast.
Perkins aims to create a movie that appeals to both kids and adults, despite its R rating.
The film is expected to release in 2025, following Perkins' current project 'Longlegs' hitting theaters in July.