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The Monkey 2025

“Everybody dies. And that's fucked up.”

Status
Released
Runtime
97 minutes
Director
Osgood Perkins
Networks
Atomic Monster, C2 Motion Picture Group, Range Media Partners
Where to Stream
Hulu
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★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 1,385 votes R HorrorComedy Released
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What is The Monkey?

The Monkey is a 2025 horror film centered on twin brothers who discover a mysterious wind-up monkey. This seemingly innocent toy becomes the catalyst for a series of outrageous deaths that ultimately tear their family apart.

Type
Film
Year
2025
Status
Released
Runtime
97 minutes
Release date
Feb 10, 2025
Original language
EN
Origin
Canada, United States of America
Studios
Atomic Monster, C2 Motion Picture Group, Range Media Partners
Budget
$10,000,000
Revenue
$68,871,071
Genres
Horror, Comedy
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 1,385 votes
Episode runtime
~97 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Atomic Monster, C2 Motion Picture Group, Range Media Partners
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Overview

The Monkey is a 2025 horror film centered on twin brothers who discover a mysterious wind-up monkey. This seemingly innocent toy becomes the catalyst for a series of outrageous deaths that ultimately tear their family apart. The tragic events create a lasting rift between the brothers that spans twenty-five years. When the cursed wind-up monkey reactivates after this long interval, it begins a new killing spree that forces the estranged siblings to reunite. The brothers must work together to confront the supernatural threat posed by the possessed toy that has haunted their family for decades. The film explores themes of sibling relationships, trauma, and supernatural horror as the main characters face both their past and the ongoing menace of the cursed monkey.

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Should you watch it?

“A cursed toy monkey unleashes chaos across generations.”

Reasons to watch
  • Unique cursed object premise with dark humor
  • Theo James plays dual roles as estranged twins
  • Based on a Stephen King short story
Keep in mind
  • May rely heavily on jump scares
  • Plot hinges on a supernatural element that may not appeal to all

You enjoy horror-comedies centered around cursed objects.

Contains violent deaths and horror elements; suitable for mature audiences.

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Frequently asked questions

Is it based on a book?

Yes, it is based on Stephen King's 1980 short story.

Does the monkey talk?

The monkey is a wind-up toy and does not talk.

Are both twins main characters?

Yes, Theo James plays both twin brothers.

Is it a comedy or horror film?

It is a supernatural comedy horror film.

Do the brothers work together?

They are estranged and must confront the monkey together.

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