The Monkey, Stephen King

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' Is a Delirious Gross-Out Hoot That Totally Cracks the Stephen King Adaptation Code
Director Osgood Perkins follows up 'Longlegs' with a giddy, gruesome, film that would make the King of Horror proud.
The Monkey has two incredible cameos, and neither of them are Stephen King
The Monkey is out now, and you might spot a couple of familiar faces appearing in the new horror movie – but not Stephen King.
13 Stephen King Adaptations That Should Be Made As Comedies After The Monkey
As far as tone is concerned, Osgood Perkins’ The Monkey is unlike any Stephen King adaptation audiences have ever seen. There have been King films in the past that have funny lines and funny scenes, but the 2025 movie is the first to go all out and consistently use extreme horror as a vehicle for comedy.
Is Stephen King’s ‘The Monkey’ Movie Streaming on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video?
Theo James stars as both twin brothers, and the supporting cast includes Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, Colin O’Brien, Rohan Campbell, Sarah Levy, Adam Scott, and Elijah Wood. Apparently, Hollywood has not run out of Stephen King stories to adapt yet, and I hope they never do.
The best Stephen King movie adaptations, ranked (including 'The Monkey')
There have been winners and clunkers in the Stephen King film canon. With the release of new horror comedy "The Monkey," we're ranking the 15 best.
Stephen King said this 1954 classic is his favourite book of all time
Famed horror fiction novelist Stephen King has revealed his favourite book of all time is a 1954 classic. The Shining writer shared his top 10 favourite books back in 2017 to mark Goodreads' 10th anniversary.
The 13 Best Stephen King Movies of All Time
Here are the top Stephen King movies ever, ranked from #13 counting down to #1. Keep scrolling for the list or view the slideshow for a visual countdown! How Many Stephen King Mov
Not Just the World But Stephen King Himself Recommends These Horror Flicks
Dive into the twisted mind of Stephen King as we uncover his most unexpected movie recommendations. From haunting terror to gripping suspense, these films will make you rethink what true horror really is.
Best Stephen King Films 2025: Here are the 11 most critically-acclaimed adaptations of the King of Horror's books
With The Monkey now in cinemas we’re taking a look at the best films based on Stephen King books. Since publishing his 1974 debut novel Carrie - a horror about a clairvoyant schoolgirl - in 1974 Stephen King has written over 65 novels and over 200 short stories.
Everybody Dies, And That’s F***ed Up: The Monkey Stars Open Up About The Stephen King Movie’s Blunt View On The Horrors Of Death
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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 - a grisly wind-up
Longlegs’ trapdoor ending snapped tight on its clammy Lynchian atmosphere and themes, reconfiguring its Silence of the Lambs ...
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What Stephen King book is The Monkey based on? Short story & movie differences explained
The Monkey movie is based on a slightly unknown Stephen King book – here’s all the changes you need to know about.
‘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 ...
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: Osgood Perkins Turns a Somber Stephen King Story Into a Wildly Unhinged, Triumphant Horror-Comedy
With gruesome yet hilarious kills and a surprising emotional core, Osgood Perkins’ 'The Monkey' will have you drumming for ...
‘The Monkey’ Star Theo James Talks Deleted Scenes and the Welcomed Change of ‘The Gentlemen’ Season 2
The actor pulls double duty as twins facing a deadly toy monkey in the Stephen King adaptation, which had a script that he ...