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Film · 2025

The Monkey

Directed by Osgood Perkins · starring Theo James, Elijah Wood and Osgood Perkins

  • 1 h 38 min
  • 15
  • Horror
  • USAUK
  • Released in the UK 20 February 2025
  • 6.4 AverageMovieNCo
  • 5.2 Users3 votes
  • 7.5 Critics1 review

Synopsis

Hal and Bill are two twins who, in their youth, find an old toy monkey in the attic of their house that belonged to their father. From that discovery, mysterious and bloody deaths begin to occur around their circle. Seeing what was happening, the brothers agree to get rid of the terrible toy so they can continue with their lives, forgetting about it as the years go by.

When they are adults, the intriguing deaths start happening again, causing the brothers Hal and Bill to reunite to put an end to the monkey once and for all, so they do not have to mourn the deaths of those close to them, who are increasingly closer to the monkey. A bloody horror film based on the eponymous novel by Stephen King and directed by Osgood Perkins ('Longless').

Perkins has also adapted the script and stars Theo James as the lead. The actor known for his role in the 'Divergent' saga plays both twins. He is joined in the cast by other names such as Elijah Wood, famous for his work in the 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, and Sarah Levy, the Canadian actress we have seen in 'SurrealEstate', who plays Aunt Ida, who took care of the twins in their childhood. Additionally, the film is produced by James Wan, the well-known director of major horror films like the 'Insidious' saga and 'The Conjuring'.

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The essentials

Runtime
98 min1 hour and 38 minutes
Budget
$10mAtomic Monster
Rating
15Suitable only for 15 years and over
How long is The Monkey?
1 hour and 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was The Monkey released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 20 February 2025.
Who directed The Monkey?
Osgood Perkins.
Who is in The Monkey?
It stars Theo James, Elijah Wood, Osgood Perkins and Tatiana Maslany.
Where can I watch The Monkey?
In the UK it is available to rent on Prime Video.
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Director
Osgood Perkins

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Reviews

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5.2 3 votes

What the critics say 7.5, from one outlet

  • 7.5 Roger EbertBrian Tallerico Yes, it's about the filmmaker's mother–how could it not be?–but it's also about the random cruelty of the world, one that can steal a mother from a child as easily as turning a key in the back of a… Read

Soundtrack

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  1. Do Lafzon Ki Hai Dil Ki KahaniAmitabh Bachchan, Sharad Kumar, Asha Bhosle
  2. I Do Like to Be Beside the SeasideRichard Harvey (as Richard Allen Harvey), Brian Gulland (as Brian Douglas Gulland), Traditional
  3. Let The Good Times RollShirley, Lee Spotify
  4. You Made Me Love You (I Didn't Want to Do It)Harry James
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