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The Monkey, Little Toy Drum

Review: Trauma haunts ‘The Monkey,’ but the film is more interested in going bananas

Directed by Osgood Perkins, who broke out with the ominous 'Longlegs,' his follow-up is jokier and less effective, piercing the jugular with splatter gags.

The Financial Times · 1d

The Monkey film review — a murderous toy goes on the rampage in Stephen King adaptation

Based on a Stephen King story, the film is played strictly for charnel-house laughs. It begins with the childhood of twin brothers, mild Hal and bully Bill, both expertly played by Christian Convery.

The New York Times · 1d

‘The Monkey’ Review: Death Beats a Little Toy Drum

Adapted from a Stephen King short story, “The Monkey” is directed by Osgood Perkins, whose most recent film was last year’s disturbing, vibey horror hit “ Longlegs .” I didn’t chuckle much during that viewing experience,

Monkey is a horror comedy that could use a few more laughs

Salon on MSN · 3h

"The Monkey" wants to remind you that death is coming for us all, as if we didn't already know that

Osgood Perkins' follow-up to "Longlegs" pivots toward comedy, but there's no fun to be had with this toy monkey

Forbes · 19h

Does New Horror Comedy ‘The Monkey’ Have A Post-Credits Scene?

Longlegs” director Osgood Perkins’ new horror comedy “The Monkey” is in theaters. Is there a reason to stick around after the film's final scene?

Inverse · 1h

Oz Perkins Finds Comedy In Horror: “I’ve Had The Monkey In My Life”

The director and star of 'The Monkey,' talk inspirations, Stephen King, and deaths that were so absurd they had to be cut.

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'The Monkey' Is a Delirious Gross-Out Hoot That Totally Cracks the Stephen King Adaptation Code

Director Osgood Perkins follows up 'Longlegs' with a giddy, gruesome, film that would make the King of Horror proud.

Review: 'The Monkey,' the latest film from 'Longlegs' director Osgood Perkins, is a well-made gory romp

Theo James delivers knockout performances as identical twins with a horrible secret that revolves around a toy monkey.

Osgood Perkins on Making ‘The Monkey’ With Guts Cannons, Gallons of Blood and a Personal Touch

"Longlegs" filmmaker Osgood Perkins adapted Stephen King's story "The Monkey," starring Theo James as twin brothers haunted ...

'The Monkey' Is the Latest Must-See Horror Film—Here’s How to Watch

Stephen King adaptations continue to captivate audiences, and The Monkey is the latest addition to the horror expert’s ...

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The best Stephen King movie adaptations, ranked (including 'The Monkey')

There have been winners and clunkers in the Stephen King film canon. With the release of new horror comedy "The Monkey," ...

The Monkey ending explained: What's up with that weird horseman?

Hal and Petey take the monkey and drive out of town, resolving to keep the monkey in order to stop anybody else from turning ...

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Oz Perkins explains The Monkey’s ‘sophisticated, joyful’ slaughterhouse vibe

The Monkey’s repeated tagline — “Everybody dies” — is presented as maybe a little cathartic, a little bit of a relief, ...

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‘The Monkey’ Star Theo James Talks Deleted Scenes and the Welcomed Change of ‘The Gentlemen’ Season 2

The actor pulls double duty as twins facing a deadly toy monkey in the Stephen King adaptation, which had a script that he loved but left him "slightly confused" because of its comedic tone.

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‘The Monkey' Swings To NEON's Second-Best Previews Ever With $1.9M – Box Office

There’s been a lot of horror film in the last month and a half, but NEON’s The Monkey is on its way to posting the best ...

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