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Stephen King adaptation Monkey is a sick joke

LA Times on MSN · 15h

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.

Stephen King adaptation The Monkey is a sick joke

The Monkey turns out to be is something more like a personification of its demon than an examination of it — perhaps because Stephen King and Osgood Perkins may just be the two worst possible creatives to bring together.

The Monkey, Comedy horror

‘The Monkey’ Reviews: Are Critics Going Ape For New Horror Comedy?

Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy.” In addition, audiences have given The Monkey a 74% “fresh” rating on RT’s Popcornmeter based on 100-plus verified user ratings.

The New York Times · 2d

‘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,

Review: 'The Monkey' is a barrel of campy, horror fun

The flip of the coin in a film that is also encouraging viewers to revel in its absurdity is that fans of 90s cult horror "Final Destination" will appreciate the precarious, often intricate nature of every death the monkey orchestrates.

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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.

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The Monkey Review: Stephen King-Inspired Horror Comedy Hits Looney Tunes Levels of Mayhem

Theo James stars in writer/director Osgood Perkins' demented adaptation. The Monkey Review: Stephen King-Inspired Horror ...

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‘The Monkey’ review: Stephen King’s killer toy becomes ‘Longlegs’ creator Osgood Perkins’ plaything

Filmmakers tinker with the question of tone from project to project, many not as much as they should. But writer-director ...

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Movie Review: ‘The Monkey’ is a family drama with guts — the kind that spill all over the place

Hal and Bill are twins, growing up with their single mom, abandoned by their dad. There's another, unwelcome member of the ...

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ReelBlend's 'The Monkey' Review | Stephen King Adaptation Starring Theo James, Tatiana Maslany & Elijah Wood

We’re reviewing The Monkey, the new Stephen King adaptation from director Osgood Perkins, and answering your questions in the ...

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The Monkey Review: I've Never Seen So Many Effectively Creative Kills In A Horror Movie Whose Absurd Comedy Is A Strength & Weakness

The Monkey is the kind of film that’s random enough in its humor and creative in its horror kills that it’s at least an ...

The Mary Sue on MSN18h

‘The Monkey’ review: A bloody good time that will keep you from winding that monkey up

A good Stephen King story is one that will shock you, terrify you, and make you think. Osgood Perkins’ The Monkey does all of ...

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Screening Room: "The Monkey" (R), "The Unbreakable Boy" (PG), "Cleaner" (R)

How's the big screen adaptation of the #StephenKing tale #TheMonkey? Should you check out #TheUnbreakableBoy? Is #Cleaner the ...

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