The Monkey (film)
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The Monkey is a 2025 American comedy horror film written and directed by Osgood Perkins. Based on Stephen King's 1980 short story, the film stars Theo James in a dual role as twin brothers whose lives are turned upside down by a cursed toy monkey that causes random horrific deaths around them. Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, Colin O'Brien, Rohan Campbell, Sarah Levy, Adam Scott, and Elijah Wood also star. The Monkey was theatrically released in the United States by Neon on February 21, 2025. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and has grossed $68.9 million worldwide against a budget of $10–11 million.
Infobox
Directed by
Osgood Perkins
Screenplay by
Osgood Perkins
Based on
"The Monkey"by Stephen King
Produced by
mw- James Wan Dave Caplan Brian Kavanaugh-Jones Chris Ferguson
Starring
Theo James Tatiana Maslany Christian Convery Colin O'Brien Rohan Campbell Sarah Levy Adam Scott Elijah Wood
Cinematography
Nico Aguilar
Edited by
Greg Ng Graham Fortin
Music by
Edo Van Breemen
Productioncompanies
C2 Atomic Monster The Safran Company Oddfellows Range Stars Collective
Distributed by
Neon
Release date
February 21, 2025 (2025-02-21)
Running time
98 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$10–11 million
Box office
$68.9 million
Tables
· Reception › Accolades
Golden Trailer Awards
Golden Trailer Awards
Award
Golden Trailer Awards
Date of ceremony
May 29, 2025
Category
Best Horror
Recipient(s)
Neon / Requiem (for "Furry Friend")
Result
Nominated
Best Teaser
Best Teaser
Award
Best Teaser
Date of ceremony
Neon / AV Squad (for "Announcement")
Category
Nominated
Best Horror TV Spot (for a Feature Film)
Best Horror TV Spot (for a Feature Film)
Award
Best Horror TV Spot (for a Feature Film)
Date of ceremony
Neon / Requiem (for "Shit")
Category
Won
Best Independent TV Spot
Best Independent TV Spot
Award
Best Independent TV Spot
Date of ceremony
Nominated
Best Digital – Horror/Thriller
Best Digital – Horror/Thriller
Award
Best Digital – Horror/Thriller
Date of ceremony
Neon / AV Squad (for "Instruments")
Category
Nominated
Best Horror/Thriller TrailerByte for a Feature Film
Best Horror/Thriller TrailerByte for a Feature Film
Award
Best Horror/Thriller TrailerByte for a Feature Film
Date of ceremony
Black Bear / Ignition Creative London (for "Terrify")
Category
Won
Best Horror Poster
Best Horror Poster
Award
Best Horror Poster
Date of ceremony
Neon / GrandSon (for "Teaser Art")
Category
Nominated
Best International Poster
Best International Poster
Award
Best International Poster
Date of ceremony
Black Bear / Ignition Creative London
Category
Won
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
| Golden Trailer Awards | May 29, 2025 | Best Horror | Neon / Requiem (for "Furry Friend") | Nominated | |
| Best Teaser | Neon / AV Squad (for "Announcement") | Nominated | |||
| Best Horror TV Spot (for a Feature Film) | Neon / Requiem (for "Shit") | Won | |||
| Best Independent TV Spot | Nominated | ||||
| Best Digital – Horror/Thriller | Neon / AV Squad (for "Instruments") | Nominated | |||
| Best Horror/Thriller TrailerByte for a Feature Film | Black Bear / Ignition Creative London (for "Terrify") | Won | |||
| Best Horror Poster | Neon / GrandSon (for "Teaser Art") | Nominated | |||
| Best International Poster | Black Bear / Ignition Creative London | Won |
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