EPISODE · Feb 25, 2025 · 1H 18M
S3.E4: The Monkey (2024) – A Killer Toy Story or Just a Joke?
from The Average Podcast: Movie Reviews for Social Settings · host Tim Umpleby
🚨 FULL SPOILER REVIEW AHEAD! 🚨Stephen King’s The Monkey has finally made its way to the big screen, but does its mix of horror and dark comedy work? In this episode, we break down the film’s approach, its tone, and whether it successfully delivers scares or just cymbal-clashing chaos. None of us were familiar with the original King story, so we discuss the film purely on its own merits—does the comedic angle enhance or undercut the horror?We also feature added reviews from @beardedfilmguy and Aaron from @abhorrormovies, giving us their takes on the film’s execution and whether it sticks the landing.🎙️ This episode is brought to you by Zencastr—our go-to podcasting platform for high-quality remote recording. If you’re thinking of starting your own show, check out Zencastr here to get started!👉 Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Did The Monkey work for you, or did its tonal choices leave you scratching your head?🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more horror discussions!#TheMonkey #StephenKing #HorrorMovies #MovieReview #Podcast #ThatBeardedFilmGuy #ABHorrorMovies #TheAverageReviews #HorrorDiscussion #Zencastr
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🚨 FULL SPOILER REVIEW AHEAD! 🚨 Stephen King's The Monkey has finally made its way to the big screen, but does its mix of horror and dark comedy work? In this episode, we break down the film's approach, its tone, and whether it successfully delivers scares or just cymbal-clashing chaos. None of us were familiar with the original King story, so we discuss the film purely on its own merits—does the comedic angle enhance or undercut the horror? We also feature added reviews from @beardedfilmguy and Aaron from @abhorrormovies, giving us their takes on the film's execution and whether it sticks the landing. 🎙️ This episode is brought to you by Zencastr—our go-to podcasting platform for high-quality remote recording. If you're thinking of starting your own show, check out Zencastr here [https://zencastr.com/?via=theaverage] to get started! 👉 Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Did The Monkey work for you, or did its tonal choices leave you scratching your head? 🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more horror discussions! #TheMonkey #StephenKing #HorrorMovies #MovieReview #Podcast #ThatBeardedFilmGuy #ABHorrorMovies #TheAverageReviews #HorrorDiscussion #Zencastr
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