The Monkey (film)
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| The Monkey | |
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| Directed by | Osgood Perkins |
| Screenplay by | Osgood Perkins |
| Based on | "The Monkey" by Stephen King |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Monkey is an upcoming American supernatural horror film written and directed by Osgood Perkins and starring Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Christian Convery, Colin O'Brien, Rohan Campbell and Sarah Levy. It is based on the 1980 short story by Stephen King.
Premise[edit]
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.[1]
Cast[edit]
- Theo James as Hal / Bill
- Christian Convery as Young Hal / Bill
- Tatiana Maslany
- Elijah Wood
- Colin O'Brien
- Rohan Campbell
- Sarah Levy
Production[edit]
Going into the 2023 Cannes Film Market, financer Black Bear Pictures announced that a film adaptation of Stephen King's short story "The Monkey" was in development and up for sale to distributors.[2] Osgood Perkins was hired to write and direct and was produced by James Wan under his Atomic Monster banner. Theo James was cast in the lead role.[1] In March 2024, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Christian Convery, Colin O'Brien, Rohan Campbell and Sarah Levy were revealed to have joined the cast.[3]
Filming[edit]
Principal photography began in Vancouver on February 5, 2024, and wrapped on March 22, 2024.[4][5][3]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (May 9, 2023). "Theo James To Star In Stephen King Adaptation The Monkey From The Conjuring Universe Creator James Wan; Black Bear International Launches Hot Project For Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 9, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ^ Jr, Mike Fleming (June 20, 2023). "Prolific La La Land Producer Automatik Merges With Range Media Partners". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (March 28, 2024). "'The Monkey': Stephen King Adaptation With Theo James Also Stars Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Christian Convery, Colin O'Brien, Rohan Campbell & Sarah Levy; Filming Wraps". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "In Production - British Columbia". Creative BC Film Commission. December 15, 2023. Archived from the original on December 16, 2023. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
- ^ Cooper, Alison (February 29, 2024). "17 movies and TV shows filming in Vancouver in March". Daily Hive. Archived from the original on March 1, 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
External links[edit]
- The Monkey at IMDb
