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Osgood Perkins Unveils Chilling Horror Films: "The Monkey" and "Keeper"

2/23/2025

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Perkins Unveils Horror

Osgood Perkins' chilling new horror film, "The Monkey," delves into the eerie unpredictability of death through a cursed toy. Hot on its heels, Perkins has teased his upcoming project, "Keeper," arriving this October, which promises a haunting tale of a relationship tested by a sinister force in a secluded cabin. This marks his impressive third film with NEON in just 16 months.

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Captain America Thrives

"Captain America: Brave New World" continues to dominate the box office, raking in $28.1 million during its second weekend, despite a steep 68% drop. Meanwhile, Osgood Perkins' horror flick "The Monkey" made a splash at No. 2 with $13.5-$14 million. As new films loom on the horizon, both titles brace for fierce competition ahead.

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Historical Context

Osgood Perkins' horror films, including "The Monkey" and the upcoming "Keeper," reflect a resurgence of psychological horror reminiscent of the 1970s and 1980s. This era, marked by films like "The Exorcist" and "Rosemary's Baby," explored themes of familial trauma and supernatural dread. Perkins' work revives these motifs, blending modern anxieties with classic horror elements, appealing to a contemporary audience seeking deeper narratives.

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Perkins Unveils Horror

Osgood Perkins' chilling new horror film, "The Monkey," delves into the eerie unpredictability of death through a cursed toy. Hot on its heels, Perkins has teased his upcoming project, "Keeper," arriving this October, which promises a haunting tale of a relationship tested by a sinister force in a secluded cabin. This marks his impressive third film with NEON in just 16 months.

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