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Stephen King Calls "The Monkey" Film "Batshit Insane"

1/29/2025

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Stephen King has thrown his weight behind the chilling horror film "The Monkey," directed by Osgood Perkins, describing it as "batshit insane." Slated for release on February 21, 2025, the film unravels the terrifying tale of twin brothers haunted by their father's sinister monkey toy, leading to gruesome fates. The cast features talents like Theo James and Elijah Wood.

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Stephen King has thrown his weight behind the chilling horror film "The Monkey," directed by Osgood Perkins, describing it as "batshit insane." Slated for release on February 21, 2025, the film unravels the terrifying tale of twin brothers haunted by their father's sinister monkey toy, leading to gruesome fates. The cast features talents like Theo James and Elijah Wood.