But creepy monkey aside, “The Monkey” is not all that scary, lacking the fearful essence of King’s original story. Even as a dark comedy, the story lacks purpose, meanders through its second act and ...

Viewed as an absurdist dark comedy, or live-action horror cartoon for grown-ups, The Monkey is a gory good time, subverting ...

which earned itself the superlative of "Most Scary Film of the Year" from many critics. "The Monkey is prime evidence that Perkins is one of the rare horror directors who can strike a sublime ...

William Bibbiani is a professional film critic and member of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA), the Critics Choice Association (CCA) and GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment ...

The Monkey pales in comparison. The movie's biggest offence is that it leans on dark comedy jabs instead of spending time on anything scary, jumpy, gory or any kind of coherent plot. Innocent ...

"The Monkey" is not worth the watch, considering how terrible the dialogue is. Theo James was the only highlight in this film ...

Popular children’s toys over the decades have been sensationalized on many different levels. When I was a young tyke, I remember being entertained by the Talkboy recording device, and then the ...

Have you ever had an old toy that didn't really make you smile? But actually, it sent shivers down your spine? Maybe it was its dead eye stare, or the frozen grin, or just the thought of what it might ...

In the nightmarish The Monkey, shocked chuckles accompany gross-out chills. The only concession made for the faint-hearted is ...