Osgood Perkins’ The Monkey gets a teaser trailer

The Monkey is the new supernatural horror film written and directed by Osgood Perkins (Longlegs). and starring Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Christian Convery, Colin O’Brien, Rohan Campbell and Sarah Levy. The film is based on the 1980 short story by Stephen King, and produced by James Wan.

After stumbling upon their father’s vintage toy monkey in the attic, twin brothers Hal and Bill witness a string of horrifying deaths unfolding around them. In an attempt to leave the haunting behind, the brothers opt to 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.

The announcement comes hot on the heels of the huge success of Osgood Perkins’ Longlegs, also released by Black Bear. Longlegs, starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, hit cinemas in July of this year and has taken audiences and critics by storm, becoming the UK’s highest-grossing independent horror of the last decade.

The Monkey will hit cinemas on 21st February 2025.