One of Stephen King's lesser-known but no less creepy stories, " The story of the same name, published in 1980, tells the story of brothers who find a toy monkey with a dulcimer in the attic.. Every time the monkey hits in Tsimbala, one of their loved ones dies.
King films continue to be very popular, and the Monkey promises to become another successful project.
The film directed by Oz Perkins, judging by the trailers, will be full of bloody and intense scenes. Trailers reveal the background: the Hal and Bill brothers found this toy as a child and tried to get rid of it, but the monkey returned, forcing them to unite again to stop evil.
The film's premiere is scheduled for February 21, 2025. A winter release may indicate that the film is not positioned as a summer blockbuster, unlike some previous film adaptations.
The film will star Theo James, who will play twin brothers Hal and Bill.. Elijah Wood and Tatyana Maslani, known for the series " A cameo from Stephen King himself is also expected..
The film's plot is based on King's original story.. Twin brothers find a toy monkey in the attic that plays a dulcimer.. With every sound of the cymbal, someone dies. A seemingly simple plot unfolds through complex relationships between brothers and elements of supernatural horror..
The conflict between the brothers is the central topic of history. The hero of Theo James, Hal, must find a common language with Bill to resist the evil that the monkey carries. This struggle is not only with supernatural, but also with internal demons and family problems, adds depths to the plot.
The first teaser trailer, released in August 2024, created an atmosphere of tension and fear, featuring a creepy monkey set to distorted music.. The second, longer trailer, shown in October 2024, contained more bloody scenes and hints of terrible deaths. Both trailers emphasize the unique style of the director of the OZA Perkins.
The latest trailer, released in January 2025, expanded on the plot, explaining that the brothers had already encountered this toy as children and tried to destroy it. The return of the monkey forces them to confront the nightmare again.
" The premiere of the film is expected in February 2025.
Film critics managed to evaluate the film and decided on reviews about it, notes CinemaBlend. Observers distinguish two key elements of the film - its bloodiness and humor.
Critics called the film one of the funniest horrors in the entire career of Stephen King. Well-known reviewer Eric Eisenberg noted that humor plays a big role in the film along with the fact that the horror scenes are incredibly bloody.