Oz Perkins, hot off the heels of *Longlegs*, returns with a chilling adaptation of another Stephen King classic: *The Monkey*. This horror-comedy stars Theo James as a pair of twins tormented by a malevolent, cymbal-clanging monkey toy. Joining him in this freaky foray are Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, and Adam Scott, all caught in the monkey's chaotic wake.
IGN's Tom Jorgenson hails *The Monkey* as "one of the best horror-comedies (and Stephen King adaptations) in recent memory," praising its blend of gory thrills and laugh-out-loud humor. Sounds like a winning combination!
Ready to experience the mayhem? Find out how to watch below.
How to Watch *The Monkey* – Showtimes and Streaming Release Date
*The Monkey* premiered in theaters on February 21st. Check your local listings via these links:
Fandango
AMC Theaters
Cinemark Theaters
Regal Theaters
*The Monkey* Streaming Release Date
Skip Netflix and Max; *The Monkey* will eventually stream on Hulu. Neon, the distributor, has a deal with Hulu securing the streaming rights to their theatrical releases. While Neon's releases typically take several months to hit Hulu (think seven months, as seen with *Longlegs*), you can expect digital rentals and purchases on platforms like Prime Video by early May.
What Is *The Monkey* About?
Based on Stephen King's 1980 short story (later revised for *Skeleton Crew*), *The Monkey* follows twin brothers who stumble upon a cursed wind-up monkey. Outrageous deaths plague their family, and twenty-five years later, the monkey returns for a new killing spree, forcing the estranged siblings to confront their demonic plaything.
Does *The Monkey* Have a Post-Credits Scene?
While there isn't a traditional post-credits scene, a surprising element awaits those who stick around. For details (spoiler-free!), check out IGN's guide to *The Monkey*'s ending.
*The Monkey* Cast
Written and directed by Oz Perkins, *The Monkey* stars:
- Theo James as Hal and Bill Shelburn
- Christian Convery as young Hal and Bill
- Tatiana Maslany as Lois Shelburn
- Colin O'Brien as Petey
- Rohan Campbell as Ricky
- Sarah Levy as Ida
- Adam Scott as Capt. Petey Shelburn
- Elijah Wood as Ted Hammerman
- Osgood Perkins as Chip
- Danica Dreyer as Annie Wilkes
- Laura Mennell as Hal's ex-wife and Petey's mother
- Nicco Del Rio as Rookie Priest
*The Monkey* Rating and Runtime
*The Monkey* is rated R for strong bloody violent content, gore, pervasive language, and some sexual references. The film runs 1 hour and 38 minutes.
