The Monkey, Stephen King

The Monkey made a massive change to Stephen King's story, and it made the movie even better than the book
Director Oz Perkins made a major change to Stephen King's short story while adapting The Monkey, and I can't believe how much this improved the movie.
What to Know About the Stephen King Short Story That Inspired the Hit Horror Movie ‘The Monkey’
Osgood Perkins' latest horror movie is loosely based on a short story that appeared in Stephen King's 'Skeleton Crew'
How Stephen King’s Work Is at the Beating, Bloody Heart of ‘The Monkey’
Writer/director Osgood Perkins says his new horror movie was about 'trying to conjure the spirit' of the horror legend's work
The Latest Stephen King Movie Sets A High Bar For An Upcoming Reboot Of Another Horror Franchise
The Monkey's box office success and critical acclaim means that one major horror franchise's upcoming reboot must be truly great to compete.
All of the Stephen King Easter Eggs in ‘The Monkey’ You Almost Definitely Missed (and One That Didn’t Make the Cut)
From Misery to The Shining to The Shawshank Redemption, there are multiple references to other Stephen King works in The Monkey.
'The Monkey' spoilers! Osgood Perkins discusses Death and Stephen King
"The Monkey" movie director Osgood Perkins spills on his cartoonish kills, nods to Stephen King and why Death himself makes an appearance. (Spoilers!)
Osgood Perkins Changed 1 Key Aspect of Stephen King’s The Monkey (& It Makes the Story Even Better)
The Monkey's biggest change wasn't even something Osgood Perkins wanted to do, but the change actually makes the movie much better.
The Ending of Stephen King's Original Story for ‘The Monkey’ Is So Much Darker Than in Osgood Perkins' Horror Movie
The Monkey features many changes from Stephen King's short story, with the original ending being much bleaker.
This Movie Ripped off Stephen King's The Monkey Long Before Its Official Adaptation
W hat if I told you Oz Perkins' The Monkey isn't the first to adapt Stephen King's short story? While Neon's 2025 goreganza is the approved and licensed adaptation, there's a less
Does Stephen King Have A Cameo In The Monkey?
Horror icon Stephen King has a history of making appearances in film adaptations of his work, but does he show up in Osgood Perkins' The Monkey?
'Made Me Howl': Stephen King Raves Over the Shocking Deaths in The Monkey
Stephen King has become an authority online on films, whether they are based on his works or not. He often shares reviews for horror or sci-fi films but he is also very open about his adaptations and doesn't mind being upfront if he doesn't like them.
Oz Perkins returns Stephen King to the cornball grindhouse with The Monkey
Stephen King's grim short story The Monkey becomes Oz Perkins' gonzo midnighter where death is just another punch line.
The Monkey Ending Explained
We break down the ending of the kooky new horror film The Monkey, with plenty of input from Osgood Perkins, James Wan, and ...
The Monkey ending explained: What's up with that weird horseman?
Hal soon discovers that it's his estranged twin Bill who now has the monkey and is responsible for the deaths. Bill has been ...
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Review | ‘The Monkey’ may be ridiculous, but the kills are sure to make you go bananas
Gore, death, and revenge are three qualities typically found in the horror genre, and the 2025 adaptation of Stephen King’s ...
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Review: “The Monkey” is a funny and gory time
The Monkey” is Osgood Perkins’ first film of the year, with another scheduled to come out later this year. This one is based ...
The Monkey Has A Deleted Scene With A Real Scorpion, And The Director Explains How It Originally Fit Into The Movie
As a means of spoiler-avoidance, I do my best to avoid watching trailers before seeing a new movie – but conversely, I like ...
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'The Monkey' goes bananas, proves horror can still be funny
"The Monkey" is the latest of Stephen King's works to be adapted to the big screen. Loosely based on the 1980 short story of ...
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New Stephen King Adaptation Unlocks Major Global Box Office Milestone, On Track For Financial Success After Less Than One Week
The new Stephen King movie, The Monkey, passes a major box office milestone in less than one week, making it closer to a ...