The Monkey 2025

So this was surprisingly amusing...I'm starting with that lol. Let's recap real quick!!

Synopsis

When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tears their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree, forcing the estranged siblings to confront the cursed toy.

Background

Director: Oz Perkins

Budget: $10–11 million

Release date: February 21, 2025 

Story by: Stephen King

The movie "The Monkey," released in 2025, is based on the short story of the same name by Stephen King, which appears in his 1985 collection "Skeleton Crew". 

The movie was written and directed by Osgood Perkins. 

It stars Theo James, who plays a pair of twins, Hal and Bill. 

Other actors in the film include Elijah Wood, Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, Colin O'Brien, Rohan Campbell, and Sarah Levy. 

The movie was produced by James Wan through his Atomic Monster banner. 

A Neon Production

OK nowwww let's talk !! I actually am happy with this movie. So unexpectedly it turned out to be more of a thriller suspense/comedy. This was a huge cluster f*** of a movie. It is chaos from start to finish. There are some shock gory parts but not enough to be hosted out if you are squeamish. It had some parts that were kind of jumpscares here and there. Then Theo James plays both brothers and it was great. He was able to play polar opposites and yet still keep the brothers relatable to each other. The short story was good and the movie was a great interpretation of it. I recommend both. Please read it and watch it. 

The ending was actually pretty good and ended in a kind of ironic and funny yet...brain teasing way. 

I rate it 8 out of 10 for fun, entertaining. Suspe se, thrills, and just all around amazing dark humor without having to put sex scenes in it, Or extreme shock value, and or grotesque moments. Thank you Neon you have brought long legs which I enjoyed and loved it leaving me thinking and now this film that is so dark humor enjoyable. Now I am going to go see what all Neon has produced and check them out.

Watch the movie on Amazon prime right now for rent for 20 or buy for 25. I should have bought it for sure.