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UK-Ireland box office for January 2025 was up 10% on the same period from the previous year, boosted by new releases Nosferatu and A Complete Unknown.

The five-week period from January 3 to February 6, 2025 brought in £94.1m, compared to £85.2m in 2024, according to figures from Comscore. This was pushed by an especially strong start to the month, that saw the first week up 36% and second week up 22%.

This is the third consecutive month when takings have been up on the year before, having been up a huge 95% in November 2024, then 21% up in December.

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The new poster for The Monkey promises that the Stephen King adaptation is “pretty fucking funny.”

As the artwork bluntly states, “It’s a movie about twin brothers who discover a toy monkey that likes killing their family. There is outrageous violence, shocking gore, and unspeakable tragedies.”

Produced by James Wan, the new trip from writer-director Osgood Perkins (Longlegs) opens in theaters on February 21 via Neon.

Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Christian Convery, Colin O’Brien, Rohan Campbell, and Sarah Levy star.

When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart. 25 years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy.

Meagan Navarro wrote in her review, “With brisk storytelling efficiency and a playful spirit, The Monkey delivers a Stephen King adaptation like no other. Perkins pushes back against logic in favor of entertaining midnight madness,...

2025 is in full swing and a majority of America is probably looking for a means of escape from the literal and figurative flames engulfing their nation. A new entry in the “Zachary Levi only gets kids movies now” canon that’s from the producer of Wonder but not “A Wonder Story” like White Bird (The Unbreakable Boy opens February 21) and the latest installment in England’s beloved marmalade saga (Paddington in Peru opens February 14) should provide families that reprieve.

Something tells me Marvel’s bid to join the fight with Captain America: Brave New World (opens February 14) might not fit the bill for a vocal minority of our citizenry. Heck, I’m surprised an executive order hasn’t come down preventing it from opening. That’s where it seems we’re headed.

Add a return of some Oscar nominees to cash-in on the exposure and it’s not going to...

Led by Marvel’s “Captain America: Brave New World” (Disney), February will continue the three-month trend of improved box office compared to the previous year. By the end of February, we might be 25 percent of 2024.

Nobody expects that to continue for the full year. If it did, grosses for U.S./Canada theaters would reach $11.5 billion. In 2018 we saw about $12 billion — at current ticket prices, that equates to $15 billion.

January rose 10 percent from last year, but more than two thirds of that gross came from holdovers. “Den of Thieves 2: Pantera” (Lionsgate) was the best of a weak group with $33 million in January, but Universal’s “Dog Man” and Sony’s One of Them Days” will each far exceed that total.

A total of around $550 million in February looks doable; last year was an abysmal $375 million. In the lead will be the new “Captain America,” which is also the first...

Not even a year ago, Osgood Perkins unleashed the devilishly creepy "Longlegs" and set stratospheric expectations for whatever he might have up his sleeve next. Seamlessly blending occultist scares with a skill for finding the dark comedy in hidden corners, the filmmaker's assured direction left many wondering — okay, maybe just me — how he might tackle another horror flick that switched gears entirely. Instead of a freakish deep dive into the most unsettling depths of the human id, how about a horror-comedy that used gruesome kills and over-the-top violence to find the humor in the absurd?

That expectation-defying encore comes sooner than we might've thought with "The Monkey," a breezy adaptation of the Stephen King short story of the same name. It won't take long, however, for viewers to realize this feature feels as loosely connected to its source material as it does to "Longlegs." Having little to no connection to King's story,...

Thanks to our fine friends at Neon, Bloody Disgusting is beyond thrilled to give their Midwestern fans a very early chance to see Osgood Perkins‘ delectably violent Stephen King adaptation The Monkey! Even better, the maestro behind the madness will be there in person!

Join us this Saturday, February 8th at 9:00 Pm for an exclusive screening and a post-film Q&a with Osgood Perkins at Chicago’s historic Music Box Theatre (3733 N Southport Ave). This is one of the most anticipated horror movies of the year, so plan to arrive early as seats aren’t guaranteed. This is first come, first serve.

The hype is real and the beat is strong with this monkey’s drum. Within the first 24 hours, the recent red band trailer passed 43 million views and hit 100 million in the first 72 hours, which Deadline cited as “arguably a record for a non-mpa studio independent horror movie.

Osgood Perkins dusts off a Stephen King story with The Monkey, which drums into theaters on February 21st. But Bloody Disgusting wants You to see the movie a bit earlier than that. Thanks to our pals at Neon, we’re presenting sneak preview screenings of the highly anticipated slice of horror in select theaters on Monday, February 10th!

There are 8 special sneak screenings across the US, each of them presented by Bloody Disgusting. All screenings start at 7 Pm local. Grab Your Tickets Right Now!

Locations include…

— Atlanta – AMC Madison Yards 8

— Boston – AMC Boston Common 19

— Dallas – AMC Northpark 15

— DC – AMC Georgetown

— Philadelphia – AMC Dine-In Fashion District 8

— Houston – Regal Edwards Marq’E

— Seattle – Regal Meridian

— Phoenix – Harkins Tempe Marketplace

In The Monkey, “When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree forcing the estranged...

Neon continues to have one of the best marketing departments in the business.

Who else would parody a deep cut like Paul Schrader’s 1979 neo-noir Hardcore to promote The Monkey? Check out the new poster below, along with the original inspiration.

Based on the Stephen King short story, The Monkey opens in theaters on February 21.

When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart. 25 years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy.

From producer James Wan, the gory romp is written and directed by Osgood Perkins (Longlegs).

Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Christian Convery, Colin O’Brien, Rohan Campbell, and Sarah Levy star.

Meagan Navarro wrote in her review, “With brisk storytelling efficiency and a playful spirit, The Monkey delivers a Stephen King adaptation like no other. Perkins pushes back against logic...

Move over Kendrick, this year's halftime show might just be stolen by the upcoming horror movie The Monkey directed and written by Osgood Perkins. 1428 Elm has learned that distributor Neon has partnered with The Kill Count creators Dead Meat to create the first "Horror Halftime Show." It will air as part of Super Bowl Sunday on the Dead Meat YouTube channel.

This weekend, the Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Philadelphia Eagles as part of the Super Bowl Lix. It will be one of the biggest sports and entertainment events of the year, with tons of new trailers set to premiere along with the continued tradition of fun Super Bowl commercials. But horror fans will get to join the fun in their own unique way, this time with this special halftime show dedicated to the genre.

Perkins and star Elijah Wood will join Dead Meat hosts James A. Janisse...

On Super Bowl Sunday, February 9th, horror fans will have their own halftime show dedicated to the genre. Osgood Perkins, the writer and director of Neon’s upcoming horror film The Monkey, and star Elijah Wood, will join the Dead Meat hosts James A. Janisse and Chelsea Rebecca for the first-ever Horror Halftime Show.

Taking inspiration from John Madden, the late legendary football coach and sports commentator, Dead Meat’s Horror Halftime Show will be the ultimate twisted event for horror fans to celebrate the past year of exceptional horror filmmaking.

Just as Madden would analyze replays, Perkins, Wood, Janisse and Rebecca will review top horror films, kills, and scares complete with slow-motion, frame-by-frame commentary. The inaugural show promises to deliver a bloody good time with the gnarliest horror scenes and plenty of comedy.

Dead Meat’s Horror Halftime Show will air live on Sunday, February 9th on the Dead...

Who needs Kendrick Lamar when you’ve got Elijah Wood?

On Super Bowl Sunday, The Monkey star will join writer-director Osgood Perkins and Dead Meat hosts James A. Janisse and Chelsea Rebecca for the inaugural Dead Meat’s Horror Halftime Show.

In the spirit of John Madden‘s legendary sports commentary and analysis, Perkins, Wood, Janisse, and Rebecca will review 2024’s top horror movies, kills, and scares complete with slow motion, frame-by-frame commentary.

Dead Meat’s Horror Halftime Show will air live on February 9 on the Dead Meat Presents YouTube channel during the Super Bowl Halftime.

Based on the Stephen King short story, The Monkey opens in theaters nationwide on February 21 via Neon.

When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart. 25 years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy.

Theo James,...

People are loving the new trailer for ‘The Monkey’. The trailer has been banned in a few countries. The new film will be coming out later this month and upon the trailer being released it has gained millions of views across all forms of platforms including TikTok. According to Deadline the trailer racked up more than 43M views in its first 24 hours of dropping online and clicked past 100M in its first 72 hours.

‘The Monkey’, is the first film for Oz Perkins after the success of Longlegs and based on the Stephen King short story. The film follows twin brothers who find a mysterious wind-up monkey. Thereafter a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy.

‘The Monkey’ stars Theo James with Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, Colin O’Brien, Rohan Campbell and Sarah Levy,...

Talk about scary good counter-programming. IndieWire can announce that genre auteur Osgood Perkins, who wrote and directed the hit 2024 outing “Longlegs” and the upcoming horror film “The Monkey,” will co-host a special Super Bowl halftime show dedicated to dissecting the best scary movies of the past year.

Perkins will be joined by his “The Monkey” actor Elijah Wood for the “Horror Halftime Show,” a special Dead Meat episode led by Dead Meat creators James A. Janisse and Chelsea Rebecca. The Super Bowl will take place Sunday, February 9, with the Dead Meat’s “Horror Halftime Show” airing live from the Dead Meat Presents YouTube channel during the Super Bowl Halftime.

Taking inspiration from late legendary football coach and sports commentator John Madden, Dead Meat’s “Horror Halftime Show” will be the “ultimate twisted event for horror fans to celebrate the past year of exceptional horror filmmaking,” as the press statement reads.

Bloody Disgusting drummed up an early look at The Monkey popcorn bucket based on the titular cursed toy, which will be available exclusively at AMC theaters.

Based on the Stephen King short story, the gory romp opens in theaters on February 21 from Neon.

When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart. 25 years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy.

From producer James Wan, The Monkey is written and directed by Osgood Perkins (Longlegs).

Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Christian Convery, Colin O’Brien, Rohan Campbell, and Sarah Levy star.

Meagan Navarro wrote in her review, “With brisk storytelling efficiency and a playful spirit, The Monkey delivers a Stephen King adaptation like no other. Perkins pushes back against logic in favor of entertaining midnight madness, and death has never been funnier or gorier as a result.

Another Sundance is in the books, and awards season is in full swing, with all of the major ceremonies having announced their nominees. Looking ahead, February is a bit of a mixed bag in terms of releases, ranging from smaller, independent films to bigger-budget productions trying to get people into the theater regardless of season. From horror to science fiction, there are action-heavy films on the docket.

Read More: 11 February TV Shows To Watch: ‘The White Lotus,’ ‘Yellowjackets,’ ‘1923,’ ‘Reacher’ & More

Of course, the most significant release in terms of the studio is Marvel’s 35th film, “Captain America: Brave New World.” There’s also a Valentine’s Day-themed horror film, along with the latest from Osgood Perkins, and some tense race-against-the-clock thrillers for those looking for an adrenaline rush.

Continue reading 11 February Movies To See: ‘The Gorge,’ ‘The Monkey,’ ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ at The Playlist.

Dune: Part Two, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Alien: Romulus were the big film winners at the 52nd annual Saturn Awards, held Sunday at the Hilton Universal City. Nicolas Cage and Demi Moore took the lead acting prizes for their respective turns in Dream Scenario and The Substance. See the full list below.

Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two took the Best Science Fiction Film prize, Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice won for Fantasy Film, and Fede Álvarez’s Alien: Romulus seized Best Horror Film. Other movie winners on the night included Deadpool & Wolverine for Best Action/Adventure Film, The Wild Robot (Animated Film), Godzilla Minus One (International Film), Strange Darling (Thriller) and Late Night with the Devil (Independent Film).

The TV winners list includes Fallout, House of the Dragon, Agatha All Along, Cobra Kai, From, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Star Wars: The Bad Batch and The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live.

In the ’70s and early ’80s, perhaps the only thing that Stephen King liked more than a child with a psychic gift/curse was an inanimate object that becomes possessed by evil. A car, HGVs and even a laundry press lurched into life to wreak destruction, and all of these mechanical menaces made their inexorable way from page to screen, directed by John Carpenter (Christine), King himself and Tobe Hooper (The Mangler).

The Monkey, first published by Gallery magazine in 1980 and revised to feature in King’s 1985 collection of short stories Skeleton Crew, located genuine revulsion and terror in a wind-up toy. Eyes shining with “idiot glee” and lips pulled back in a “carnivorous” grin, the hirsute curio shuddered to life to clap its cymbals… and Death danced. The monkey was, in short, evil incarnate.

The main sustenance is course after course of ketchup-covered set-pieces...

So who better to adapt...

The other night, Joel McHale hosted the 52nd Saturn Awards, which are dedicated to honoring the best in sci-fi, fantasy and horror on the screen, big or small. The big winner of the night was Dune: Part Two, which won five awards, including Best Science Fiction Film, where it beat out the likes of Furiosa: A Mad Max Story and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. And while Dune director Denis Villeneuve may have once again been snubbed at the Oscars, he was rightly lauded at the Saturn Awards.

Check out the full list of film awards below:

Best Science Fiction Film: Dune: Part TwoBest Fantasy Film: Beetlejuice, BeetlejuiceBest Horror Film: Alien: RomulusBest Action / Adventure Film: Deadpool & WolverineBest Thriller Film: Strange DarlingBest Animated Film: The Wild RobotBest Independent Film: Late Night With The DevilBest International Film: Godzilla Minus OneBest Film Direction: Denis Villeneuve, Dune: Part TwoBest Film Screenwriting: Osgood Perkins,...

One recurring line in writer/director Osgood Perkins’ The Monkey cuts right to the heart of the film’s plot and tone: “Everybody dies, and that’s life.” Like Longlegs, Perkins centers his latest around the suffocating, inescapable inevitability of death, only this time, the filmmaker mines that for absurdist laughs instead of chilling dread.

The adaptation of Stephen King’s short story uses its source material as a loose framework for a Final Destination-style, gory comedy romp filled with a nonstop onslaught of over-the-top, Rube Goldberg machine-like elaborate deaths. All of it is a comical, carnage-fueled reminder of the film’s core thesis: Death comes for us all, and it’s quite silly to presume you can stop it.

The first sign that Perkins’ The Monkey won’t be an exact retelling of King’s story comes from a whimsically gnarly opening sequence that introduces a blood-drenched pilot (Adam...

Take what you know about Oz Perkins' filmmaking and set those signatures ablaze. The Monkey is unlike anything Perkins has helmed thus far (complimentary). It's morbidly hilarious, high-energy, and smothered in an avalanche of gore. Perkins' adaptation of Stephen King's short story (included in Skeleton Crew) is a comically bleak confrontation of Death that notches spectacular kill scenes at a brisk clip. Imagine a Twilight Zone episode influenced by Final Destination and an 80s-sized mountain of cocaine — that's The Monkey. I would never have guessed Perkins had this midnighter mentality in his arsenal, holstering his penchant for slow-burn thrills and lingering, whispering dread.

Central to the story are Hal and Bill, twin brothers cursed by a drumming toy monkey they find in their deadbeat dad's closet (papa's played by Adam Scott). Hal and Bill's mother Lois (Tatiana Maslany) does her best to raise adolescent boys alone, until she drops...

With Sundance wrapped up, much of February’s attention toward the world of cinema will be on Berlinale. This month certainly isn’t stacked for new releases, but there’s a handful of gems and highlights worth having on your radar.

11. Bring Them Down (Christopher Andrews; Feb. 7)

Premiering at TIFF last fall, the Barry Keoghan- and Christopher Abbott-led gritty revenge thriller Bring Them Down marks the directorial debut from Christopher Andrews. Christopher Schobert said in his TIFF review, “It’s occasionally compelling thanks to its haunting, almost otherworldly locations in Ireland. Mainly, though, what stands out are performances of the ever-intense Christopher Abbott, Nora-Jane Noone, and, most notably, Barry Keoghan. But the actors serve a drama that is relentlessly violent and thoroughly unpleasant. It’s a testament to these performers that they make so much of so little.”

10. Jazzy (Morrisa Maltz; Feb. 7)

Expanding the cinematic universe of her debut The Unknown Country,...

After shocking the horror world last year with box office juggernaut Longlegs, director Osgood Perkins returns with a gonzo adaptation of one of Stephen King’s most nihilistic short stories in The Monkey. Revamping the story from a morose, chaotic, paranoid chiller to a balls-out gory black comedy, Perkins continues his movement from slow-horror icon to alt-populist crowd-pleaser with this darkly hilarious tale of a wind-up monkey with a mind of its own. Hal seems like kind of a loser. Having survived a chaotic youth with shitheel twin brother, Bill, Hal has cut himself off from anyone who might care about him, including his estranged son Petey (Colin O’Brien). It’s hard to blame him, though. Hal lived through the deaths of both parents...

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Stephen King is quite the prolific author. In addition to countless short stories, the man tends to publish at least one book a year, churning out high-quality stories that terrify readers on a regular basis. That's a wealth of tales for Hollywood to adapt, and they have indeed come knocking at King's door many, many times. His stories are the basis for some absolute classic horror films, including "The Shining" and "Misery," but he's also the writer behind the iconic coming-of-age film "Stand By Me."  In the past few years alone, we've gotten great films like "The Boogeyman," "Gerald's Game," "1922," and "Doctor Sleep."

As a result, at any given time, there are tons of King adaptations currently in the works. Some are being planned as films, others as television shows; some of those shows are limited in scope, while others might go on for years. While a handful of...

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This February, we are getting a ton of entertainment on various platforms, including streaming services, television networks, and, last but not least, theaters. This upcoming month, we will finally see the release of the much-anticipated Marvel Studios film Captain America: Brave New World and Osgood Perkins‘ buzzy new horror dark comedy film The Monkey. So, we are here to sort out all of the brilliant upcoming movies that you might not want to miss seeing in theaters.

Love Hurts (February 7) Credit – Universal Pictures

Love Hurts is an upcoming action comedy film directed by Jonathan Eusebio from a screenplay co-written by Matthew Murray, Josh Stoddard, and Luke Passmore. The upcoming film follows Marvin Gable, a hitman who left his life violence behind to become a successful realtor, but when his past comes knocking back, he must fight to protect his new life.

Stephen King’s The Monkey trailer was so excessive, it was banned from TV (Photo Credit – Instagram)

A new Stephen King adaptation has taken the horror genre to an entirely new level, with a trailer so shockingly violent that it was outright banned from airing on TV.

King’s adaptations, which are well known for pushing boundaries, are never short on controversy, whether it’s the chilling child murders in ‘It,’ the disturbing scenes in ‘Gerald’s Game’ that caused viewers to pass out, or the intense moments from ‘Pet Sematary.’ But the trailer for ‘The Monkey,’ directed by Osgood Perkins, has managed to top them all.

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New trailer for ‘The Monkey’ from ‘Longlegs’ director Osgood Perkins.

In theaters on February 21. pic.twitter.com/zytTTSdehm

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Steven Spielberg is one of the most beloved directors in the history of cinema. Stephen King is one of the most prolific writers in all of popular literature. A big collaboration between these two titans has always felt like a wonderful idea. Spielberg has tried hard to make it happen, as the "Jurassic Park" and "Lincoln" director has long held the rights to King and Peter Straub's book "The Talisman." Despite 40 years of trying, no movie ever materialized. Why not?

King was recently a guest on the latest episode of "The Kingcast," co-hosted by Eric Vespe and Anthony Breznican. In the episode, the author discussed Spielberg's never-realized film adaptation of the 1984 epic. Here's what King had to say about it:

"For 40 years man, Spielberg talked about it. The discussions with Spielberg's rabbi, so to speak, Sid Sheinberg, were very difficult,...

Last March, we heard that production had wrapped on the Stephen King adaptation The Monkey, which is coming our way from the team of producer / genre regular James Wan and director Osgood Perkins, whose credits include The Blackcoat’s Daughter (a.k.a. February), I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House, Gretel & Hansel, and the recent Nicolas Cage horror film Longlegs (you can read our review Here). Longlegs was released by Neon – and they’ll also be giving The Monkey a theatrical release on February 21, 2025. In anticipation of the film’s release, Perkins was interviewed by SFX magazine, and during that interview he discussed the darkly comedic tone he brought to the material, the story’s setting, and the fact that he had to replace the cymbals-playing monkey from King’s short story with a drum-playing monkey.

Perkins wrote the screenplay for The Monkey. The film will tell...

Update: Neon has sent out a press release to confirm that the distribution deal has closed and they have acquired the worldwide rights to Together.

The original article follows:

JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray had the chance to see the body horror film Together at the Sundance Film Festival and said that “horror fans are going to have a blast” with this one when it makes its way out into the world. (You can read his full 8/10 review at This Link.) Now, it’s looking like Neon will be the distributor to bring this good time to horror fans, as Deadline reports that, after “a days long bidding battle,” Neon is close to securing the worldwide rights to the film. WME Independent has been fielding offers from interested distributors ever since Together‘s premiere screening on the 26th, and Deadline reports that all of the major buyers of indie fare were in the mix.

Fresh off its premiere at Sundance, the horror movie Together has been acquired by distributor Neon in a massive deal estimated to be somewhere in the ballpark of $10 million. It’s the first major deal out of Sundance this year, and Variety was the first to report the news.

Neon will release Together in theaters everywhere on August 1, 2025.

Real-life spouses Alison Brie and Dave Franco star in Together, which comes from first-time writer/director Michael Shanks. The film “puts a meta spin on the body horror film,” and “follows a codependent couple that moves to the remote countryside to become even closer. And they do, on a nightmarish physical level, thanks to a supernatural force.”

Variety details the Sundance bidding war, “A24 was also in the running at other point, with other studios, including Mubi, kicking the tires. It’s not clear what the final price tag is, but sources...

Shaking off the January doldrums, February movie theaters fill their love seats (or plush recliners) with lovesick horror and action movies for the lovebirds and lonely hearts, while the actual rom-coms are shunted to streamers. We have Hallmark to thank for turning romantic comedies into exploitation films, but there’s...

Yeah, I know. The first reactions to The Monkey have been nothing short of positive, and the upcoming film has received the stamp of approval from Stephen King himself.

“You’ve never seen anything like The Monkey,” King wrote on Threads. “It’s batshit insane. As someone who has indulged in batshittery from time to time, I say that with admiration.” Of course, King wrote the short story on which The Monkey is based.

Related Everything We Know About The Monkey, a Stephen King adaptation from Osgood Perkins and James Wan

The Monkey has been written and directed by Osgood Perkins, and he recently teased that the project will be very different from Longlegs. “I honestly feel f***ing great about [how different The Monkey is from Longlegs],” Perkins said. “I can’t think of another morbidly surreal horror comedy that’s also heartwarming and redemptive and stars a bona-fide movie hunk. That’s the best...

Nosferatu Worldwide Box Office: Beats Longlegs ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

In 2024, many different kinds of movies were released, including several horror flicks, and many of them did really well at the box office. Nosferatu was released in the last month of the past year and has already become the third biggest horror hit of 2024. It has surpassed Longlegs to achieve this feat. Keep scrolling for the deets.

Longlegs, directed by Osgood Perkins and starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage in key roles, is Neon’s highest-grossing film domestically. It is also 2024’s highest-grossing independent film and the filmmaker’s highest-grossing film. The movie collected $74.34 million at the box office in the United States. The film collected another $52.59 million overseas; its worldwide collection is $126.94 million.

Nosferatu collected a decent $359K on its 5th Wednesday despite a harsh drop of -54.3% from last Wednesday after being made available for digital release. On Thursday,...

Just six months after Neon’s Longlegs became the highest grossing indie horror movie in the past 10 years, the distributor continues to dominate the indie horror space by breaking another massive record with their next offering. Again directed by Osgood Perkins, the trailer for upcoming Stephen King adaptation The Monkey just passed 109 million views!

Deadline explains, “The first trailer for Osgood Perkins‘ The Monkey is quite the success, with a current running viewership across all platforms including TikTok of 109 million.”

Within the first 24 hours, the trailer for The Monkey passed 43 million views and hit 100 million in the first 72 hours, which Deadline says is “arguably a record for a non-mpa studio independent horror movie.” Deadline adds for further context, “Among other horror trailers that count TikTok views, The Monkey beats such pics as Smile which netted 100M views ($22.6M opening); The Black Phone at 73M for its first trailer and 37M...

‘The Monkey’ is a horror-comedy movie based on Stephen King’s 1980 short story. Directed by Osgood Perkins and produced by James Wan it stars Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, and more. The film is set to be released on February 21, 2025.

The plot follows twin brothers, Hal and Bill, who discover their father’s old toy monkey in the attic. Soon after, deadly events begin to happen. Hoping to escape the curse, they get rid of the monkey and separate, but the killings continue, forcing the brothers to come together again to destroy the cursed toy once and for all.

Ahead of its February 21st release, the movie released a new teaser and you can check it out below:

"The most outrageous horror movie of the year." – @BDisgusting

The Monkey, from horror masters Stephen King, James Wan, and Osgood Perkins. In theaters 2.21. pic.twitter.com/gsWmXNG9JP

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Here’s All We Know About Stephen King’s The Monkey So Far (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Stephen King is among the most acclaimed horror writers of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, and his works have been adapted into film and television many times. His short story, The Monkey, was one of the most recent stories to be announced for a film adaptation in 2025. The movie is being produced by James Wan and directed by Osgood Perkins (Longlegs).

The original horror story was published in 1980, during the early days of Stephen King’s career. During that time, he made freelance submissions to Gallery, an erotic magazine founded by Ronald L. Fenton. Alongside Stephen King’s stories, the magazine also published the works of Isaac Asimov and L. Flecther Prouty. The Monkey was subsequently republished in King’s short story collection Skeleton Crew, where it can still be purchased as of writing.

There have been a lot of movies and TV shows based on the works of author Stephen King, but there are also still a good number of King stories that have slipped through the cracks and never received an adaptation. For example, the short story The Monkey has been around for over forty years, but it’s only just now getting the big screen treatment, with Neon planning to give a film based on The Monkey a theatrical release on February 21, 2025. With that date just a few months away, we figured this would be a good time for us to put together a list of Everything We Know About The Monkey.

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King’s short story was first published in 1980, in the pages of the adult magazine Gallery, giving subscribers something to read amidst the pictures of nude women. The story was later revised and included in King’s 1985 short story collection Skeleton Crew.

The Monkey director Osgood Perkins reveals why he changed Stephen King's story into a comedy and what the author's reaction was. Based on King's 1980 horror short story, the upcoming movie stars Theo James as twin brothers Hal and Bill, following the characters as they experience a series of shocking deaths after they discover their father's toy monkey. As is revealed in The Monkey's trailer, Perkins has added a great deal of dark comedy to the original King story, in addition to an abudance of blood and gore.

In a recent interview with Empire, Perkins breaks down his approach to The Monkey, affirming that his take on the story is very different from the source material. "I took liberties like a motherf--ker," he says. He reveals that James Wan's production company, Atomic Monster, optioned the rights to King's story several years ago, and that they approached him to direct it.

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2024 was a great year for horror fans as we got horrifyingly beautiful films like Nosferatu and Longlegs. While 2024 was a great year, 2025 is going to be something as we will see the release of much-anticipated films like the Last Conjuring film and Guillermo del Toro‘s take on the classic novel Frankenstein. So, we decided to compile a list of the most anticipated horror films that are coming in 2025.

Presence (January 24) Credit – Neon

Presence is an upcoming supernatural horror thriller film directed by Steven Soderbergh from a screenplay by David Koepp. The upcoming film revolves around a family who move into a suburban neighborhood and soon believe their house is haunted. While the plot for Presence sounds like a typical horror film, the ultimate twist, aka hook for the upcoming Soderbergh film, is that the film is shot from the ghost’s perspective.

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2024 is over, and while it had some great movies like Dune: Part Two and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, they are nothing compared to what we have coming in 2025. From the first DC Studios film, Superman, to maybe the final Mission: Impossible film in which Tom Cruise will once again put his life in danger to entertain the heck out of us. So, let’s find out which of the movies that are coming in 2025 are the most anticipated.

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Companion is an upcoming horror thriller drama film written and directed by Drew Hancock. The upcoming film is set during a weekend getaway that turns extremely bloody and violent when a human companion android malfunctions and begins killing people. Companion stars Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillen, and Rupert Friend.

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“The Monkey” is a new live-action ‘horror comedy’ feature, written and directed by Osgood Perkins for producer James Wan, starring Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Christian Convery, Colin O'Brien, Rohan Campbell and Sarah Levy, opening February 21, 2025 in theaters:

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“…after discovering their father's vintage toy monkey in the attic, twin brothers ‘Hal’ and ‘Bill’ witness a string of deaths unfolding around them.

“In an attempt to leave the haunting behind, the brothers discard the monkey and pursue separate paths.

“However, when inexplicable deaths resurface, the brothers are compelled to reconcile and embark on a mission to permanently eliminate the curse…”

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The first reactions to The Monkey are finally here, and the response has been almost universal. Based on Stephen King's short story, the movie revolves around a toy monkey with a thirst for blood. Elijah Wood (Lord of the Rings), Theo James (Divergent), Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black), and more serve as The Monkey's stars. Directed by Osgood Perkins, it is currently preparing for its upcoming February 21 release.

Though the premise is somewhat absurd, The Monkey's early reviews are near-unanimously glowing. Critics adore the movie's sense of humor, shocking brutality, and performances. Theo James (Hal) earned praise, but the majority of the acclaim is directed at Perkins, who appears to have developed a laugh-out-loud critical darling. Many reviewers compared the movie to Final Destination, though it features a far more humorous look at those deaths. Check out some of the reactions below:

I just had the Best time watching The Monkey!

We all know that those little cymbal-crashing toy monkeys are some of the creepiest items to ever hit the market. They just look evil, so it’s no wonder that Stephen King was drawn to them as a source of terror. Now, Osgood Perkins is hoping to do justice to King and the source, with The Monkey arriving in theaters next month. As it turns out, the movie screened just this week. So, did Perkins deliver on the simian scares?

Fortunately for fans of both Stephen King and Osgood Perkins, it looks like The Monkey is just the level of horror fun that will be a crowd pleaser, with those that caught the screening praising it for combining blood and laughs. Check out some of the first reactions to The Monkey below:

Adored #TheMonkey. Oz Perkins has been one of the most exciting genre filmmakers since he started and his...

Stephen King's delightfully screwed-up stories have been getting the big screen treatment since 1976, but not a single adaptation over the past 49 years looks quite like "The Monkey." That's likely because none of those other movies had Oz Perkins, the creative horror mastermind behind movies like the trippy Nicolas Cage-starrer "Longlegs" and the terrifying slow-burn "The Blackcoat's Daughter," behind the camera. Perkins is clearly suited to the absurdity of the King short story, which was featured in his 1985 book "Skeleton Crew." In the latest issue of Empire magazine, the filmmaker draws direct parallels between the story's cursed toy and his own strange, tragic family life.

Perkins tells the outlet that "The Monkey" actually already had a "very serious script" when he joined the project, one provided by James Wan's Atomic Monster production company. "I felt it was too serious, and I told them: 'This doesn't work for me,...

The highly anticipated trailer for The Monkey, directed by Osgood Perkins, has been unveiled, offering a tantalising glimpse into the eerie adaptation of Stephen King’s 1980 short story. Starring Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, and Elijah Wood, the film promises a gripping blend of supernatural horror and psychological tension. Fans of King and Perkins alike can mark their calendars for 21 February 2025, when the film hits cinemas across the UK and Ireland.

The Monkey is the latest offering from Perkins, following his success with Longlegs. This time, he teams up with genre powerhouse James Wan, known for his work on The Conjuring and Saw. Together, they bring King’s unsettling tale to the big screen, crafting a story that delves deep into the haunting grip of childhood trauma and the chilling power of cursed relics.

The film follows twin brothers Hal and Bill, played by Theo James, as they reconnect 25 years after...

A new trailer for Theo James‘ upcoming comedy horror movie has been released!

The 40-year-old Emmy-nominated actor stars in movie adaption of Stephen King‘s short story The Monkey directed by Longlegs director Osgood Perkins.

Here’s the synopsis: “When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy.”

Keep reading to find out more…The movie, which was produced by The Conjuring‘s James Wan, also stars Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Colin O’Brien, Rohan Campbell, Sarah Levy, and Christian Convery.

The Monkey was first published as a booklet included in Gallery magazine back in 1980. The story was revised and published in Stephen‘s Skeleton Crew collection in 1985.

If you missed it, Theo has a new action movie in the works with Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

Osgood Perkins’ new film, following Longlegs, is The Monkey, spun from a Stephen King story. Here’s the red band trailer.

Osgood Perkins is following up his success with Longlegs in 2024 with an early 2025 release: The Monkey, his spin on one of Stephen King’s classic short stories. It releases in UK cinemas on the 25th February and we have a new trailer to stoke our anticipation. A red band trailer at that, so no watching if you’re easily corrupted/scared/likely to complain to our boss.

There’s a solid line-up of horror talent assembled here that makes us hopeful that we’ll get a thrill ride to remember. As well as Oz Perkins, there’s the backing of production company, Neon, which is on quite the roll at the moment; the source material of King, a horror master who needs no introduction; and James Wan, the legendary...

It’s a toy monkey?

It’s evil, it’s basically the devil.

When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy.

Based on the Stephen King short story, and produced by James Wan (The Conjuring, Saw), The Monkey is a new trip from Longlegs writer/director, Osgood Perkins.

Buckle in and check out the crazy trailer below.

The Monkey stars Theo James, Tatiana Maslany and Elijah Wood.

The film hits theaters on February 21st.

In an interview with Empire, the filmmaker says of the gore, “All the death set-pieces were hard to do,” Perkins says. “They all have a Rube Goldbergian connectivity — this happens, then this happens, then this happens…”

The result might not be exactly what audiences are expecting after Longlegs.

Black Bear has just shared a new trailer for filmmaker Osgood Perkins' next movie, The Monkey, starring Theo James (X-Men '97), Tatiana Maslany (She-Hulk: Attorney at Law), and Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings).

Based on the Stephen King short story, and produced by James Wan, The Monkey is a new trip from Longlegs writer/director, Osgood Perkins. When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart.

Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy.

We get to see some of the madness which ensues when the monkey is unleashed in this latest sneak peek and it's clear the movie won't be for the faint of heart. Between this and Until Dawn (we also got a trailer for that today), the first few months of 2025 are shaping up to be very exciting for horror fans.

Neon has released the official Red Band trailer for The Monkey, which is an upcoming comedy horror film based on the 1980 short story of the same name by Stephen King.

The Monkey is a new trip from Longlegs writer and director Osgood Perkins. It was produced by James Wan.

After stumbling upon their father’s vintage toy monkey in the attic, twin brothers Hal and Bill witness a string of horrifying deaths unfolding around them. In an attempt to leave the haunting behind, the brothers opt to discard the monkey and pursue separate paths over time.

However, when the inexplicable deaths resurface, the brothers are compelled to reconcile and embark on a mission to permanently eliminate the cursed toy.

The Monkey has been rated R by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) for strong bloody violent content, gore, language throughout and some sexual references.

Based on the 1980 short story from Skeleton Crew,...

The trailer for The Monkey doesn’t monkey around. The two-minute trailer shows the creepy toy banging its little drum, leading to gruesome deaths.

Theo James (The White Lotus) leads a cast that includes Tatiana Maslany (She–Hulk: Attorney at Law), Elijah Wood (Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency), and Christian Convery (Sweet Tooth). Colin O’Brien (Wonka), Rohan Campbell (The Hardy Boys), and Sarah Levy (Schitt’s Creek) also star.

“When twin brothers Hal and Bill discover their father’s old monkey toy in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths starts occurring all around them. The brothers decide to throw the monkey away and move on with their lives, growing apart over the years,” reads Neon’s synopsis. “But when the mysterious deaths begin again, the brothers must reunite to find a way to destroy the monkey for good before it takes the lives of everyone close to them.”

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