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This is not the best known work of the Master of Horror. Newly published in 1985, The Monkey of Stephen King will become a horror film, produced by James Wan (Conjuring, Saw…) under the title The Monkey. The trailer which has just been posted online (below) already promises a macabre farce, with an evil creature brought back to life and wreaking havoc in an American town. Be careful, it’s going to cut it, darling!
In the casting, we will find Theo Jamesstar of The Gentlemen (the Netflix series) and Elijah Wood (star of Lord of the Rings).
The film follows twin brothers Bill and Hall (both played by James), who find their father's old silver toy in the attic of their childhood home. “But as a wave of gruesome deaths begins, the brothers decide to throw away the monkey and move on with their lives, growing apart over the years. Then the mysterious deaths begin again and the brothers must come together to find a way to destroy the monkey for good…”
The Monkey will be carried out by Osgood Perkinsto whom we recently owe Longlegswith Nicolas Cage. Tatiana Maslany (She-Hulk) will also be in the casting. James Wancreator of the universe Conjuring and co-creator of franchises Saw And Insidiouswill be producer.
The Monkey will be released in theaters on February 19, 2025.