Young twin brothers Hal and Bill (both played by Christian Convery) discover their father’s old toy monkey in the attic. Unaware that the toy carries a terrifying curse, they soon learn that every time the monkey beats its drum, someone dies in a brutal and gruesome manner, including their mother, Lois Shelburn (Tatiana Maslany). The terror unleashed by the toy drastically changes the twins’ lives and separates them for years. Eventually, however, the toy resurfaces and begins haunting the adult Hal and Bill (both played by Theo James).

Adapted from a short story by Stephen King, The Monkey is directed by Osgood Perkins, who previously helmed the horror film Longlegs (2024). The film delivers an intense horror atmosphere with steadily escalating tension. Its death scenes are constructed to appear as a chain of interconnected events. Released in cinemas in the United States and Indonesia on 21 February 2025, The Monkey has been classified by the Indonesian Film Censorship Institution (LSF) for audiences aged 17 and above. Be discerning in selecting content suitable for your age. (&i)