THE MONKEY
Hot on heels of the success he had with Longlegs last year, Osgood Perkins is back with another horror film, this time in the shape of The Monkey . Based on a short story by Stephen King, this an entirely different beast from the director and proves Perkins has plenty of versatility within the genre. After stumbling upon their father's vintage toy monkey in the attic, twin brothers Hal and Bill (Theo James) witness a string of horrifying deaths unfolding around them. In an attempt to leave the haunting behind, the brothers discard the monkey and pursue separate paths over time. However, when the inexplicable deaths resurface, the brothers are compelled to reconcile and embark on a mission to permanently eliminate the cursed toy. Films that set the tone right away just assure you that you're in good hands and Osgood Perkins does that so brilliantly with The Monkey , an opening sequence so daft and gory you just know this isn't going to be a serious film by any means. Perkin...
