Stephen King’s ‘The Monkey’ Adaptation Delivers Grisly Laughs and Shocking Gore

Osgood Perkins' new film blends slapstick horror and emotional depth in a bold departure from his previous work.

Osgood Perkins, known for the atmospheric horror of 'Longlegs,' shifts to dark comedy with 'The Monkey,' an adaptation of Stephen King's 1980 short story.
The film features a cursed toy monkey whose drumming triggers gruesome and unpredictable deaths, affecting generations of a family.
Critics highlight the movie's tonal confidence, balancing outrageous violence with moments of sincere emotional connection, particularly between a father and son.
Standout performances include Christian Convery as the young twins and Theo James as their adult counterparts, alongside a memorable cameo by Perkins himself.
While some killings are divisive in tone, the film's inventive deaths and dark humor establish it as a unique and audacious entry in the horror-comedy genre.