Another terrifying short story from Stephen King is coming to the big screen, and there are already a lot of exciting updates about it The monkey. Based on the eponymous short story originally published in 1980, The monkey Concerns a pair of brothers who discover a mysterious cymbal-playing monkey toy in the attic. Unfortunately for the unsuspecting siblings, someone close to them perishes every time the mechanical simian sounds its cymbals. Aping classic stories like The monkey’s pawKing’s underrated tale is one of his few works yet to see the screen.
As the iconic king of horror’s career carries into its sixth decade, the Maine-based wordsmith’s popularity seemingly hasn’t faded. Movies based on Stephen King’s works continue to be blockbusters, and while King has had his fair share of misses, his books, novels and short stories have proven to be an almost endless boon to Hollywood. Now, one of King’s more understated works is finally getting the adaptation treatment, and it has some big names in the cast that will surely help make The monkey Another Stephen King smash hit.
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The latest news from Stephen King The Monkey
A trailer drops for the monkey
The teaser plays on the macabre humor of the film’s world as death begins to surround the main characters in increasingly terrifying ways.
The latest news from the evil teaser that was dropped earlier in 2024 comes in the form of a new trailer for Stephen King. The monkey. The Oz Perkins (Long legs) image isn’t pulling any punches like these Trailer Allusions to many of the gruesome deaths of history. In addition, the teaser plays on the macabre humor of the world of the film, when death begins to surround the main characters in ever more terrifying ways. As the red-band trailer promises, The monkey Will be a terrifying blood-splattered ride.
Stephen King’s The Monkey Release Date
The adaptation comes in 2025
A winter 2025 release date suggests it’s not being marketed as a big summer blockbuster like previous Stephen King movies.
With the highly anticipated Stephen King film already wrapped up in its production phase, it didn’t take long for a release date to be announced for The monkey. The Oz Perkins film is now scheduled to arrive in theaters on February 21, 2025And will probably see a wider release considering the overwhelming popularity of King and his adaptations. However, a winter 2025 release date suggests that it is not being marketed as a big summer blockbuster like previous Stephen King movies.
Stephen King’s The Monkey Cast
Theo James leads alongside Elijah Wood and Tatiana Maslany
Although the entire cast is known, only a few roles have been announced for The monkey Until now. The main roles will be played by Theo James Which is stretching his range like twin brothers Hal and Bill. The star-studded ensemble grew in early 2024 with the addition of Elija Wood in an untitled role alongside Tatiana Maslany of She – Hulk Rumor who is also playing a mystery character. While the ensemble was announced, it is also expected that Stephen King will have a cameo, although his role will probably be quite small.
The known cast of The monkey including:
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The monkey role |
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Theo Jacob |
Hal/Bill |
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Christian Convery |
Young Hall / Bill |
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Tatiana Maslany |
Unknown |
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Elijah W.D |
Unknown |
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Colin O’Brien |
Unknown |
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Rohan Campbell |
Unknown |
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Sarah Levy |
Unknown |
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Stephen King’s The Monkey Story
How closely will the movie follow the short story?
Since no information has been provided that contradicts the theory, It is assumed that the movie will follow Stephen King’s short story quite closely. Considering King’s way with words, the rather simple premise is undercut with strong interpersonal drama and supernatural terror, all of which should play out in an Oz Perkins film. The monkey Follows twin brothers Hal and Bill who discover a mysterious cymbal-playing monkey toy in the family attic. Soon, they learn that The toy actually causes the death of a loved one every time it plays.
Like many of King’s stories, the framework is only a jumping-off point for larger themes, and The monkeyIts similarity to classic stories like The Monkey’s Paw is no accident. Theo James’ turn as the twins will put the young actor to the ultimate test, as he has to play a pair of brothers who are at odds. This conflict is the real heart of the story, and Hal must find a way to get along with Bill to prevent even more supernatural mayhem in The monkey.
Stephen King’s The Monkey Trailer
Watch the trailers below
Although the movie is not set to premiere until 2025, a teaser trailer for The monkey was dropped in August 2024 which serves to raise the alarm for the upcoming Stephen King adaptation. In the span of just 44 seconds, the teaser shows the creepy drumming monkey as the camera zooms in with distorted carnival music playing underneath the scene. Finally, the teaser ends with a shot of Theo James’ Hall or Bill removing his glasses in shock after being drenched in blood.
After the first teaser drops a few sinister hints, a carrot Teaser Trailer for The monkey Arrived in October 2024. The blood-soaked and macabre trailer is set to a cheerful beat just a few of the horrific deaths that will occur throughout the film. Also in this clip is the unique style of director Oz Perkins, and the symmetrical camera work is in direct conflict with a world that is clearly insane.