The Monkey

Two twins discover a peculiar wind up monkey that seems to carry a curse. What starts as a curious oddity quickly spirals into a series of gory, farcical deaths that tear their family apart. The tragedy echoes across two decades, and a decade later the same toy resurfaces, unleashing a fresh wave of mayhem. The brothers, long estranged, are forced to reunite because the cursed plaything won’t stay buried in memory. As a town is pulled into the mystery, they must face the consequences their boyish misadventure caused, learning that some toys never truly lose their grip on the people who once believed they could outgrow them. The film leans into small absurdities to keep things lively and tense too.

Directed by Osgood Perkins, from a Stephen King inspired concept, The Monkey blends horror and comedy with a strong twin dynamic and a standout cast led by Theo James and Tatiana Maslany. The film marks a bold departure for Perkins.

Box office figures have not been publicly disclosed, and the film's commercial performance remains unreported in major trade sources, leaving its profitability, audience reach, and long term theatrical strategy unclear to distributors and analysts at this early stage of release.

As of now there are no major nominations or wins announced for The Monkey. While the film sports a high profile cast, its awards status has not yet been publicly revealed, with trade outlets not listing any recognitions to date and festival circuits taking cautious note about its future potential.

The movie sits at the intersection of scares and laughs, centering on a broken family and the temptation to ignore past sins. Performances by James and Maslany anchor the tonal shifts, while Perkins keeps the pace brisk and mischievous, letting dread bloom between punchlines. The result is a horror smile.