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"The Monkey" was named the best of King's adaptations: the rating is off the charts

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Movie "The Monkey". Source: PlanetaKino

"The Monkey" is a film adaptation of the Stephen King story of the same name, directed by Oz Perkins. The film stars Theo James, Elijah Wood, Christian Convery, and Sarah Levy. The story revolves around twin brothers who find their father's old toy in the attic – a monkey that beats cymbals and laughs wildly. From that moment on, strange and terrifying events begin to happen around them, leading to death.

Critics have already praised the premiere. The first positive reviews have been posted online, and it seems that Monkey has every chance of becoming one of the best adaptations of King's books.

What is the movie "The Monkey" about?

An old toy monkey becomes the cause of terrible events. After the twins Hal and Bill find their father's old toy in the attic, strange things begin to happen, accompanied by a series of mysterious deaths.

All attempts to get rid of the ominous toy fail. The brothers will try to rid the world of this curse.

The film adaptation successfully combines the classic element of fear inherent in King's work with deep psychological aspects, which allows us to explore human nature through the prism of a fantastic story. It is a mystical thriller with horror elements that keeps the viewer in suspense from beginning to end. It explores the themes of guilt, fear, and the struggle against one's inner demons.

Critics' reviews

Critics have praised the strong acting, dynamic plotting, and the director's ability to create an atmosphere of tension that captures the viewer from the first minutes.

In general, "The Monkey" is a high-quality and interesting adaptation of King's work that will appeal to both fans of the writer's work and horror fans.

The first critics' reviews have appeared online, and they mostly praise the adaptation.

Amy Keeley, Collider: "'The Monkey' is further proof that Perkins is one of the rare horror filmmakers who can strike a great balance between comedy, suspense and dread."

Edward Douglas, The Weekend Warrior: "This is the ultimate Stephen King and probably one of the most eerie adaptations of his work."

Megan Navarro, Bloody Disgusting: "Perkins rejects logic in favor of entertaining midnight madness, and death has never been funnier or more terrifying."

The film will be released in Ukrainian cinemas on February 20.

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