The Monkey is the opposite of Longlegs — and most modern horror
That audience won’t get what they’re expecting. And yet, as movie studios fixate on giving fans exactly what they want, Perkins may be making a name for himself by giving them exactly what he wants. The Monkey is, to put it gently, the peanut butter to Longlegs ’ celery.
From 'The Monkey' to 'Longlegs,' Oz Perkins' Opening Scenes Are Way More Meaningful Than You'd Think
From The Monkey to Longlegs, Osgood Perkins' opening scenes are always crucial to the plot of his horror movies.
‘The Monkey’ Post-Credits Teaser: What We Know About Oz Perkins’ Next Film ‘Keeper’
Oz Perkins talks about the 'The Monkey' post-credit teaser for 'Keeper,' which NEON will release on October 6, 2025.
‘The Monkey’ Review: Osgood Perkins’ Energetic but Aggravating Mess of a ‘Longlegs’ Follow-Up
The horror filmmaker follows his smash Nicolas Cage/Maika Monroe-starrer with this adaptation of a Stephen King story, headlined by Theo James and Tatiana Maslany.
Osgood Perkins' New Horror Movie 'The Monkey' Earns the Same CinemaScore as 'Longlegs'
Osgood Perkins' latest horror movie, an adaptation of Stephen King's The Monkey, has earned the same CinemaScore as its predecessor Longlegs.
‘The Monkey’ Director Oz Perkins on His Unusual Relationship to Horror, the Genre He Was Born Into
The 'Longlegs' writer/director talks to IndieWire about his career, Stephen King, and the origins of his toy monkey with no backstory in 'The Monkey.'
How The Monkey Differs From Longlegs — And Every Other Oz Perkins Horror Movie
Longlegs fans should know that The Monkey is unlike anything director Oz Perkins has made before, but continues tackling a consistent theme throughout his work.
Is 'The Monkey' Streaming? Where To Watch Osgood Perkin's Follow-Up To 'Longlegs'
Osgood Perkins' follow-up to 2024 horror hit 'Longlegs' is Stephen King adaptation, 'The Monkey'. But will the horror comedy be streaming?
‘The Monkey’ Review: In Osgood Perkins’ Vicious Horror-Comedy, Monkey Shocks You!
The “Longlegs” director adapts a classic Stephen King story into one sick, twisted and very funny joke The post ‘The Monkey’ Review: In Osgood Perkins’ Vicious Horror-Comedy, Monkey Shocks You! appeared first on TheWrap.
“Longlegs” ending explained: Breaking down the last bloody birthday party's twist (and whether Lee is also possessed)
There's a twist! It turns out Lee was visited by Dale when she was a child, as seen in that chilling cold open. The only ...
Longlegs Ending Explained: What Happens in the Nicolas Cage Serial Killer Movie?
Disney+, giving a much wider pool of viewers the chance to experience one of 2024’s most talked-about horror films. There ...
Longlegs director Osgood Perkins: ‘I am an authority in losing people in insane ways’
The actor-turned-filmmaker – who you may recognise from, yes, ‘Legally Blonde’ – has directed a new film about an evil ...
The Monkey falls short of Longlegs – but here's why that's perfectly OK
The Monkey is an adaptation of the Stephen King short story of the same name, and there couldn't be a better fit for Perkins.
One of Horror’s Best New Directors Has Big Movies in Theaters & Streaming This Week
It’s hard to deny that horror fans have been feasting these last couple of years. Several instant-classic horror movies have ...
Box Office: ‘The Monkey’ Drums Up $5.8 Million Opening Day, ‘Captain America’ Gets Second Term on Top
The Monkey,' Neon and Oz Perkins' follow-up to 'Longlegs,' scored a strong start at the box office, but 'Captain America: ...
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Are Long Legs and Short Torso a Curse Or A Blessing?
Ever looked in the mirror and thought, “Why do I look like I’m all legs?” If you’ve got a long legs and short torso body type ...
Review: Trauma haunts ‘The Monkey,’ but the film is more interested in going bananas
Directed by Osgood Perkins, who broke out with the ominous 'Longlegs,' his follow-up is jokier and less effective, piercing ...