The Monkey's Showtime Debut and Streaming Release Unveiled

Oz Perkins's latest horror-comedy, The Monkey, a Stephen King adaptation, is now playing in theaters! This chilling and hilarious film stars Theo James as a pair of twins tormented by a malevolent cymbal-playing monkey toy. The impressive cast also includes Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, and Adam Scott, adding to the film's darkly comedic appeal.

IGN critic Tom Jorgenson hails The Monkey as "one of the best horror-comedies (and Stephen King adaptations) in recent memory," praising its blend of gruesome violence and laugh-out-loud humor.

Where to Watch The Monkey

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

Streaming Release:

Unlike many recent films, The Monkey will not be immediately available on streaming services like Netflix or Max. Instead, it will eventually stream on Hulu. Neon, the film's distributor, has a distribution agreement with Hulu. Given Neon's past releases (e.g., Longlegs had a seven-month theatrical-to-streaming gap), expect a similar delay for The Monkey, likely arriving on Hulu several months after its theatrical release. However, digital rentals and purchases should be available via platforms such as Prime Video by early May.

Synopsis:

Based on Stephen King's short story, The Monkey follows twin brothers who unearth a cursed wind-up monkey. A series of bizarre deaths plague their family, only to re-emerge twenty-five years later, forcing the estranged siblings to confront the demonic toy.

Post-Credits Scene:

While there isn't a traditional post-credits scene, a surprising element awaits viewers who stay until the very end. For details (spoiler alert!), consult IGN's guide to the film's ending.

Cast:

The Monkey was written and directed by Oz Perkins. The cast includes:

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

Rating and Runtime:

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