The ‘best horror movie of all time’ that earned its famous author’s approval is now streaming.
Prime Video has added the film described as ’90 minutes of pure bloody comedic horror gold’ featuring a Downton Abbey star to its library.
The Monkey made its cinema debut earlier this year but has already landed on the streaming platform for home viewing.
It swiftly emerged as one of the year’s most discussed horror offerings, boasting an impressive cast, grisly sequences and wicked humour.
The plot follows twin brothers Hal and Bill who uncover their father’s vintage toy Monkey in the loft, only to be plagued by a string of sinister fatalities.
Desperate to break free from its malevolent influence, they cast aside the Monkey and part company, reports the Mirror. Yet the killings resume once more.
The screenplay and direction come courtesy of Oz Perkins, who also crafted 2024’s sensation Longlegs, drawing comparisons to the legendary The Silence of the Lambs.
Perkins features in The Monkey as Uncle Chip, whilst Downton Abbey and The Gentlemen favourite Theo James takes on the challenging double role of twins Bill and Hal.
The supporting cast includes Black Orphan’s Tatiana Maslany, Lord of the Rings veteran Elijah Wood and Severance’s Adam Scott, amongst others.
The picture draws inspiration from a short tale penned by bestselling novelist Stephen King, who bestowed his blessing upon the screen version.
Taking to social media, he declared: “You’ve never seen anything like The Monkey. It’s b*****t insane. As someone who has indulged in b*********y from time to time, I say that with admiration.”
The film has been met with rave reviews from critics and fans alike. One critic stated: “The Monkey is pure carnage, comedy, and thesa9 chaos of existence.”
Another reviewer chimed in: “Perkins is not known for comedy, but The Monkey is brutally, laugh-out-loud funny and features some of the most unique deaths ever in a horror movie, and extreme blood and gore. It’s not for the faint of heart.”
A fan simply declared: “The Monkey is 90 minutes of pure bloody, comedic horror gold.”
Another viewer added: “Cult classic. Must see. Steven king short story. Osgood Perkins is becoming one of my favourite directors. This movie is brash, fast and full of fun. If you like final destination and chucky then you’ll love this.”
One more comment read: “This is the best horror movie of all time. Performed with a deeply felt massage and warning of what life is like: Turn the key and find out. And it is not a toy and don’t ever call it that.”
The Monkey is streaming on Prime Video.