The second trailer for The Monkey has just been released! This exciting comedy horror film, directed by Osgood Perkins of Longlegs fame, is inspired by Stephen King’s short story “The Monkey.” It tells the chilling tale of a cursed toy monkey that brings about a series of horrifying murders.
The deadly Monkey doesn’t actually commit murder directly, at least not in a way that links back to the perilous toy. However, each time it claps its cymbals, a nearby person meets their end. The original short story handled the unfolding deaths with a more nuanced approach, depicting a family tormented by the toy that seemed to reappear whenever they attempted to dispose of it. The latest trailer for the film, set to hit theaters this winter, reveals that the events in The Monkey escalate quickly and dramatically.
The Monkey Kills Everyone
The latest trailer for the Monkey, which dropped on Thursday, reveals some seriously over-the-top action. Leading the cast is Theo James from Divergent, joined by Tatiana Maslany from She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Elijah Wood from The Lord of the Rings, and Christian Convery from Sweet Tooth. Convery portrays the younger versions of James’ twin brothers, Hal and Bill.
The new trailer offers more insight into the overall story. It begins with the monkey’s first gruesome kill, followed by a narration that reveals how Hal and Bill found the toy during their childhood. They attempted various methods to destroy it, only to discover that each time it clapped its cymbals, someone nearby was doomed. They even tried tossing the monkey into a deep well, believing they had finally gotten rid of it. Fast forward to years later, Bill reaches out to Hal, informing him that the cursed toy has returned, and they need to eliminate it once and for all. The remainder of the trailer highlights the numerous victims who succumb to the deadly clapping of the cymbals.
| The Monkey | |
| Director | Osgood Perkins |
| Screenplay | Osgood Perkins |
| Starring | Theo JamesTatiana MaslanyElijah WoodChristian ConveryColin O’BrienRohan CampbellSarah Levy |
The second trailer could reassure those who felt the first teaser portrayed The Monkey as overly silly. It highlights Oz Perkins’ commitment to the project, showing that the film will dive deep into the horror and gore, fully capturing the essence of the Stephen King tale.
One particularly memorable scene showcases blood streaming from the eyes of Hal and Bill’s mother (Maslany), highlighting the film’s commitment to showcasing truly brutal deaths for anyone unfortunate enough to be near the monkey. The trailer also features numerous other characters drenched in blood. The latest sneak peek reveals even more gore and fatalities, including a woman on the verge of diving into an electrified swimming pool. It’s evident that the monkey is anything but a discreet killer, taking out its victims in a shockingly graphic manner. Fans of horror comedies can look forward to witnessing all these deaths firsthand when the movie premieres in February.