Film Review: The Monkey (USA 2025) – A Horror Comedy by Osgood Perkins

Content:  In this podcast, we talk about the 2025 horror comedy “The Monkey”, directed by Osgood Perkins, based on Stephen King’s short story.  The movie centers on twin brothers Hal and Bill who encounter a cursed toy monkey that causes deaths, which resurfaces 25 years after they initially discard it.  We critique the film harshly, stating it fails as both a horror film and a comedy, with uninspired visuals, awkward dialogue, and a weak script. Despite a promising cast, we found the movie to be a disappointment, lacking in tension, humor, and overall engagement, making it a lifeless adaptation of the source material.  Plot:  "The Monkey" (USA, 2025) is a black comedy horror film directed by Osgood Perkins, based on Stephen King’s short story. Twin brothers Hal and Bill discover a cursed toy monkey that triggers gruesome deaths. After discarding it, they grow apart, but 25 years later, the monkey resurfaces, forcing the estranged siblings to confront its deadly chaos.