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Directed by | Osgood Perkins |
Screenplay by | Osgood Perkins |
Based on | "
The Monkey" by Stephen King |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Monkey is an upcoming American supernatural horror film written and directed by Osgood Perkins and starring Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Christian Convery, Colin O'Brien, Rohan Campbell and Sarah Levy. It is based on the 1980 short story by Stephen King.
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. [1]
Going into the 2023 Cannes Film Market, financer Black Bear Pictures announced that a film adaptation of Stephen King's short story " The Monkey" was in development and up for sale to distributors. [2] Osgood Perkins was hired to write and direct and was produced by James Wan under his Atomic Monster banner. Theo James was cast in the lead role. [1] In March 2024, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Christian Convery, Colin O'Brien, Rohan Campbell and Sarah Levy were revealed to have joined the cast. [3]
Principal photography began in Vancouver on February 5, 2024, and wrapped on March 22, 2024. [4] [5] [3]
The Monkey | |
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Directed by | Osgood Perkins |
Screenplay by | Osgood Perkins |
Based on | "
The Monkey" by Stephen King |
Produced by |
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Starring | |
Production companies |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Monkey is an upcoming American supernatural horror film written and directed by Osgood Perkins and starring Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Christian Convery, Colin O'Brien, Rohan Campbell and Sarah Levy. It is based on the 1980 short story by Stephen King.
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. [1]
Going into the 2023 Cannes Film Market, financer Black Bear Pictures announced that a film adaptation of Stephen King's short story " The Monkey" was in development and up for sale to distributors. [2] Osgood Perkins was hired to write and direct and was produced by James Wan under his Atomic Monster banner. Theo James was cast in the lead role. [1] In March 2024, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Christian Convery, Colin O'Brien, Rohan Campbell and Sarah Levy were revealed to have joined the cast. [3]
Principal photography began in Vancouver on February 5, 2024, and wrapped on March 22, 2024. [4] [5] [3]