Director Osgood Perkins, known for his psychological horror films such as Longlegs, The House of Horror and Gretel & Hansel, returns with The Monkey, a new plunge into horror. Adapted from a short story by Stephen King, this chilling thriller stars Theo James(Divergent) and Elijah Wood(Lord of the Rings) as two brothers confronted by an evil toy. Alongside Tatiana Maslany(She-Hulk), this prestigious cast promises palpable tension and terrifying scenes. Scheduled for theatrical release on February 19, 2025, this horror film promises to be a tribute to Stephen King's chilling supernatural tales.
The Monkey will be released in cinemas from February 19, 2025.
Synopsis: When twins Bill and Hal find an old toy in the attic that belonged to their father, a series of horrific deaths begins to unfold around them...
The Monkey should particularly appeal to fans ofpsychological horror and Stephen King. Osgood Perkins is renowned for his subtle, atmospheric approach to the genre, and this adaptation should follow in his footsteps. The performance of Theo James, who plays both Bill and Hal, could heighten the psychological tension by underlining their ambiguous relationship in the face of danger. Elijah Wood, an emblematic actor of genre cinema, should add another dimension to the film, although his role is still a mystery.
Audiences who have enjoyed films such as Simetierre, Ça or Conjuring: The Warren Files will no doubt find The Monkey a new source of thrills, with Osgood Perkins' singular, stylized approach. On the other hand, the presence of the cursed toy should bring to mind genre classics such as Annabelle or La Poupée diabolique.
With The Monkey, Osgood Perkins adapts a work by Stephen King to deliver a horror film dominated by suspense and oppressive atmosphere. The duo of Theo James and Elijah Wood, confronted by an evil toy, promises to captivate horror film fans. See you in cinemas on February 19, 2025 for this new variation on the curse theme.
This article is based on information available online; we have not yet viewed the film or series mentioned.
What films will you be seeing in February 2026?
Discover the films to see at the cinema in February 2026, with the new releases, times and special offers of the month. [Read more]
Blood, thrills, possession or slashers: find out which horror films are showing in cinemas right now and which are coming soon. [Read more]
films to be seen today in Paris and the Île-de-France region. [Read more]
This page may contain AI-assisted elements, more information here.
What films will you be seeing in February 2026?
Horror films currently showing in cinemas and coming soon
Which film to see today? Our screening ideas
