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The Monkey: Stephen King's Chilling Hit Earns $31M

3/3/2025

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Osgood Perkins' horror-comedy, The Monkey, has captivated audiences worldwide, raking in over $31 million since its February 21 debut. Based on a chilling Stephen King tale, it tells the story of twin brothers tormented by a sinister toy. While critics have praised it with a 78% rating, viewers' reactions have been divided, earning it a C+ CinemaScore for its darkly humorous approach to mortality.

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Osgood Perkins' horror-comedy, The Monkey, has captivated audiences worldwide, raking in over $31 million since its February 21 debut. Based on a chilling Stephen King tale, it tells the story of twin brothers tormented by a sinister toy. While critics have praised it with a 78% rating, viewers' reactions have been divided, earning it a C+ CinemaScore for its darkly humorous approach to mortality.