The Monkey, Osgood Perkins’ latest horror film, is finally set for release later this month. For those wondering how the film stacks up to his 2024 film Longlegs, the first reviews for the movie based on Stephen King’s short story of the same name have dropped, and the consensus seems to be primarily positive. On the review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes, The Monkey has a 91% fresh rating, albeit with only 11 reviews submitted. Still, reviews published at various other outlets that have yet to make their way on the site have praised The Monkey for its interesting tonal balance that stands apart from other King adaptations.
Oz Perkins’ ‘Longlegs’ follow-up, ‘The Monkey,’ has received a slew of critic reviews praising the Stephen King adaptation. Read More