The Monkey, a new horror film based on a Stephen King short story, has left fans speechless with its “insane” gory scenes and creepy storyline. The trailer has been released and moviegoers are both excited and horrified at the film’s outrageous deaths and cursed toy. The story follows twin brothers who find a mysterious wind-up monkey, which causes a series of deaths in their family. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree, forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy.
Fans have taken to the comment section of the YouTube trailer to share their thoughts on the upcoming film. Many have praised the “bizarre” and “bonkers” story, with some calling it “one of the most insane Stephen King stories.” Others have complimented the film’s cinematography and use of lighting, while some have simply expressed their excitement for the film’s release.
The Monkey stars Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, and Rohan Campbell and is rated R for strong bloody violent content, gore, language throughout, and sexual references. The film is due to be released in February 2025.