Stephen King's The Monkey Adaptation Gets 2025 Release Date

Stephen King's '80s horror story, The Monkey, is being adapted into a movie with a release date set for February 21, 2025. The film, directed by Osgood Perkins and produced by horror expert James Wan, promises to offer a nostalgic yet terrifying experience akin to classics like Misery and Creepshow. Neon announced the release date with a chilling poster featuring the cymbal-clapping monkey toy. The movie follows twin brothers Hal and Bill as they uncover the deadly secret behind an old monkey toy in their attic, starring Theo James, Elijah Wood, and Tatiana Maslany. Perkins describes the adaptation as a mix of horror and humor, aiming to capture the essence of late '80s to '90s cinema.

The Monkey centers around twin brothers Hal and Bill who discover an old monkey toy hidden in an attic. As deaths occur around them, they realize the toy is responsible and work together to destroy it.

Stephen King's influence in horror literature and film adaptations is monumental, with numerous iconic works like It, The Shining, and Pet Sematary. His ability to intertwine supernatural terror with human emotions has made his stories timeless. James Wan's involvement brings an additional layer of credibility, as he has directed some of the most successful horror films in recent history, such as The Conjuring series and Insidious. Osgood Perkins, known for his atmospheric horror, is set to bring a fresh yet nostalgic take on King’s chilling tale.