Summary
- Stephen King’s works have been successfully adapted into many iconic horror films, captivating viewers for over forty years.
- The Monkey, based on King’s 1980 short story, has broken trailer viewing records for independent horror films.
- Directed by Osgood Perkins, The Monkey starring Theo James and Tatiana Maslany will be released in theaters on February 21st, 2025.
For those who love horror, Stephen King‘s long list of captivating and scary movies certainly won’t be a stranger. Classed as one of the best writers in the world, King has published dozens of stories that have made their way to the big and small screen due to his ability to craft relatable themes and well-developed characters. Best known for his horror genre, King’s numerous works include Misery, IT, The Shining, Carrie and so many others that it’s not surprising that so many directors want to adapt his thrilling narratives.
Many of King’s stories have made cinema history with the likes of the iconic scene from The Shining where Jack chased Danny in the hedge maze or when he busted the door down with an ax. Or who could forget the terrifying scene from Misery where Annie Wilkes took a sledgehammer to bedridden Paul Sheldon’s legs? For over forty years, viewers have been captivated by Stephen King’s books that have been adapted into films and series’ and even now, King’s work shows no signs of slowing down as his short story, The Monkey, is on the horizon for release.
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The Monkey Trailer Sets Huge Record for Independent Horror Film
As reported by Deadline, Stephen King’s upcoming horror movie, The Monkey, has already achieved a massive trailer viewing record as it racked up 109 million views across a variety of platforms. The horror trailer produced more than 43 million views within its first 24 hours of release and, if that wasn’t impressive enough, the trailer went on to surpass 100 million views after 72 hours. In turn, this viewership has set a record for a non-MPA studio independent horror movie. In second place, Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later trailer amassed 146 million global views, but The Monkey was able to beat another highly anticipated horror film, Nosferatu, which came in at 74 million views.
Inspired by King’s 1980 short story, The Monkey tells the story of twin brothers, Hal and Bill, who discover an old Monkey toy in the attic, which spears a series of horrific family deaths. In a bid to leave their terrifying past behind them, the twins go their separate ways, but 25 years later, the horror returns with the mysterious and evil monkey beginning a new killing spree. Directed by Osgood Perkins, who directed Longlegs, and starring Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, and a possible cameo from Stephen King himself, the adaptation has already earned strong reviews from critics.
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King, who hasn’t always been pleased with his previous adaptations like Firestarter and Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, thought that The Monkey was “batsh*t insane” and “admirable,” so this is a very promising start if the “King” himself gave Perkins’ upcoming horror his seal of approval. The Monkey will be in theaters on February 21st, 2025.
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The Monkey
R
HorrorComedy
Release Date
February 19, 2025
Runtime
98 Minutes
Director
Osgood Perkins
Writers
Osgood Perkins
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Source: Deadline
Fuente: successacademy.edu.vn
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