Home News Monkey on the Loose: Streaming and Showtimes Unveiled

Monkey on the Loose: Streaming and Showtimes Unveiled

Author: Victoria Feb 22,2025

Oz Perkins, following the success of Longlegs, delivers another chilling horror adaptation from Stephen King's repertoire: The Monkey. This darkly comedic thriller stars Theo James as a pair of twins tormented by a malevolent cymbal-playing monkey toy. The ensemble cast also includes Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, and Adam Scott, adding to the unsettling atmosphere.

IGN's Tom Jorgenson hails The Monkey as a standout horror-comedy and Stephen King adaptation, praising its blend of gruesome violence and uproarious humor.

Where to Watch The Monkey

The Monkey premiered in theaters on February 21st. Check local listings at Fandango, AMC Theaters, Cinemark Theaters, and Regal Theaters.

The Monkey will eventually stream on Hulu, not Netflix or Max, due to Neon's distribution agreement. Given Neon's release pattern (e.g., Longlegs had a seven-month theatrical-to-streaming gap), expect a similar delay for The Monkey. However, digital rentals and purchases should be available via platforms like Prime Video by early May.

Synopsis

Based on King's 1980 short story (revised for the Skeleton Crew collection), The Monkey follows twin brothers who unearth a cursed wind-up monkey, unleashing a wave of bizarre deaths upon their family. Years later, the monkey's killing spree resumes, forcing the estranged siblings to confront their demonic plaything.

Post-Credits Scene?

While lacking a traditional post-credits scene, The Monkey includes a surprising coda worth waiting for. For details (spoiler alert!), consult IGN's ending guide.

Cast