Monkey Mania: Unveil Release Dates and Streaming Delight

Oz Perkins, following the success of Longlegs, delivers another chilling horror adaptation from Stephen King's repertoire: The Monkey. Theo James takes center stage as a pair of twins tormented by a malevolent cymbal-playing monkey toy. The ensemble cast includes Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, and Adam Scott, all entangled in this sinister primate predicament.

IGN's Tom Jorgenson hails The Monkey as a standout horror-comedy and a superb King adaptation, praising its blend of gruesome violence and uproarious humor.

Where to Watch The Monkey

The Monkey premiered in theaters on February 21st. Check local listings via Fandango, AMC Theaters, Cinemark Theaters, and Regal Theaters.

Streaming Release:

The Monkey will stream exclusively on Hulu, thanks to Neon's distribution agreement. Given Neon's release pattern (e.g., Longlegs' theatrical release on July 12th, 2024, and Hulu arrival on February 14th, 2025), expect a several-month delay before its Hulu debut. Digital rentals and purchases via Prime Video should be available by early May.

Synopsis:

Based on King's 1980 short story (revised in the 1985 Skeleton Crew collection), The Monkey follows twin brothers who unearth a cursed wind-up monkey, triggering a series of ghastly deaths within their family. Twenty-five years later, the monkey's murderous spree resumes, forcing the estranged siblings to confront their cursed childhood toy.

Post-Credits Scene:

While lacking a traditional post-credits scene, The Monkey offers a surprising epilogue worth sticking around for. (For details without spoilers, consult IGN's ending guide.)

Cast:

• Theo James: Hal and Bill Shelburn
• Christian Convery: Young Hal and Bill
• Tatiana Maslany: Lois Shelburn
• Colin O'Brien: Petey
• Rohan Campbell: Ricky
• Sarah Levy: Ida
• Adam Scott: Capt. Petey Shelburn
• Elijah Wood: Ted Hammerman
• Osgood Perkins: Chip
• Danica Dreyer: Annie Wilkes
• Laura Mennell: Hal's ex-wife and Petey's mother
• Nicco Del Rio: Rookie Priest

Rating and Runtime:

Rated R for strong bloody violence, gore, pervasive language, and some sexual references. Runtime: 1 hour, 38 minutes.