Osgood Perkins Is Back With More Horrors In The Monkey Teaser

NEON Rated is single handedly providing horror fans their horror, suspense, and supernatural fix this year and they’re no where near done. Next up on their slate is The Monkey, a supernatural horror film written and directed by Longlegs writer and director Osgood Perkins. Perkins may be on his way to becoming a household name within the horror genre as Longlegs continues to receive praise, with some calling it “this generation’s The Silence of the Lambs.”

Based on the 1980 short story by Stephen King, The Monkey follows twin brothers Hal and Bill after they stumble upon their father's vintage toy monkey in the attic. After finding the illusory monkey, Hal and Bill witness a string of horrifying deaths unfold 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 upcoming film stars Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Christian Convery, Colin O'Brien, Rohan Campbell, and Sarah Levy.

The Monkey will hit theaters on February 21, 2025.