Fresh off the recent success of Longlegs, Ozgood “Oz” Perkins is continuing to deliver horror films with The Monkey. It has all the names attached that will perk up fans’ ears, including Stephen King and James Wan. The first teaser trailer for The Monkey is delightfully short and vague with a creepy monkey drumming and Theo James face covered in blood. Who knew that the carnival song “I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside” could be so creepy? Maybe it is a location hint. Either way, we love to see more from Oz.
The Monkey is based on the 1980 short story of the same name by Stephen King. Let’s get into the storyline of The Monkey a bit to make the trailer a little less mysterious. The story follows twin brothers Hal and Bill (Theo James), who find a vintage toy monkey in their attic. Soon, a string of deaths happen around them. The brothers get rid of the monkey, grow up, and go their separate ways. Years later, deaths begin to spring up again and the brothers have to come together to rid the world of this terrible toy.
What Is the Release Date for Oz Perkins and Theo James The Monkey Movie?
I cannot wait to see Theo James crush this role. And, against my better judgment, I also want a drumming monkey. The Monkey will hit theaters on February 21, 2025.
Originally published August 12, 2024.
