Some films immediately establish their intentions within the first ten minutes, and this is one of them. A disturbing toy monkey, a series of absurd and grotesque deaths, black humor, copious amounts of blood, and a constant sense that death could strike in the most ridiculous way possible are all present. The concept works well; I certainly enjoyed myself for quite some time. Osgood Perkins takes Stephen King’s stor…

"The Monkey" manages to be funny, surprising, unexpectedly humorous, and simply a lot of fun. It’s likely to leave viewers feeling bewildered by the comical events they've just seen. The film is remarkable in how easily it creates chaos and becomes increasingly strange and quite disgusting each time the unsettling monkey toy begins drumming. This exciting display of questionable taste might be upsetting for those wit…

The opening moments are wonderfully gruesome and unsettling, showcasing a stark beauty. It’s easily the most ridiculous horror movie I've encountered since "Army of Darkness," and I expect the blend of silliness and gore to become more inventive and heightened as it goes on. This is a genuinely funny and bloody film that fans of comedic horror really should check out.

The film progresses at an agonizing pace, ultimately presenting a fairly commonplace comedic horror drama revolving around another unconvincing puppet. The story involves two brothers, identified as “Hal” and “Bill,” who find an antique hat box following their father’s death; inside is what appears to be a toy monkey. After they wind it up, their babysitter disappears, marking the beginning of its sinister actions. R…

There’s a sense of both promise and disappointment in "The Monkey." Osgood Perkins manages to create some genuinely interesting scenes and draws good performances from the actors involved, yet the film struggles due to its lack of focus. The disparate combination of tones and genres doesn't quite come together as intended. What some viewers might see as a bold and inventive mix of horror, satire, family dynamics, …

The Monkey presents an interesting premise, and I found its unusual elements entertaining; however, my attention started to wane concerning the people in the story near the conclusion. That’s not ideal considering the film’s relatively brief 90-minute length, but thankfully the ending arrives at a suitable point. Theo James delivers a decent performance—certainly the best I've seen from him. I haven't followed his…