Oz Perkins, following the success of Longlegs, delivers another chilling horror adaptation from Stephen King's repertoire. The Monkey, starring Theo James as a pair of twins tormented by a sinister cymbal-playing monkey toy, also features a stellar cast including Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, and Adam Scott.

IGN critic Tom Jorgenson hails The Monkey as "one of the best horror-comedies (and Stephen King adaptations) in recent memory," praising its blend of gruesome violence and dark humor.

Where to Watch The Monkey

The Monkey premiered in theaters on February 21st. Check local listings via Fandango, AMC Theaters, Cinemark Theaters, and Regal Theaters.

Streaming Release: The Monkey will eventually stream on Hulu, thanks to Neon's distribution agreement. Given Neon's release pattern (e.g., Longlegs had a seven-month theatrical-to-streaming gap), expect a several-month wait. Digital rentals and purchases via Prime Video should be available by early May.

Synopsis:

Based on King's 1980 short story (revised in the 1985 Skeleton Crew collection), The Monkey follows twin brothers who unearth a cursed wind-up monkey, triggering a series of horrific deaths within their family. Years later, the monkey's killing spree resumes, forcing the estranged siblings to confront their cursed past.

Post-Credits Scene:

While there's no traditional post-credits scene, a noteworthy "surprise" awaits viewers who stay until the very end. (For details without spoilers, consult IGN's guide to the ending.)

Cast:

• Theo James: Hal and Bill Shelburn
• Christian Convery: Young Hal and Bill
• Tatiana Maslany: Lois Shelburn
• Colin O'Brien: Petey
• Rohan Campbell: Ricky
• Sarah Levy: Ida
• Adam Scott: Capt. Petey Shelburn
• Elijah Wood: Ted Hammerman
• Osgood Perkins: Chip
• Danica Dreyer: Annie Wilkes
• Laura Mennell: Hal's ex-wife and Petey's mother
• Nicco Del Rio: Rookie Priest

Rating and Runtime:

Rated R for strong bloody violence, gore, pervasive language, and some sexual references. Runtime: 1 hour, 38 minutes.