Although the highly anticipated horror film "Longlegs" by Osgood Perkins, featuring renowned actors Nicolas Cage and Maika Monroe, is yet to be released in the United Kingdom, it has now been confirmed that the film will finally hit UK cinemas in July. Osgood Perkins, the director and son of the legendary Anthony Perkins, known for his iconic role in "Psycho," has already set a date for his next project.
Based on the short story of the same name by acclaimed author Stephen King, The Monkey is a highly anticipated film produced by the talented James Wan. Starring an esteemed cast comprising Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, and Elijah Wood, this captivating adaptation is set to hit American theaters on February 21, 2025. We invite you to refer to the official announcement made by NEON, our esteemed distributor, on Twitter/X below:
As stated by Perkins in a recent interview with Bloody Disgusting, The Monkey can be likened to a fusion of Robert Zemeckis' work with a touch of acid, resulting in a Stephen King-inspired film centered around a monkey toy. Despite being classified as a horror film, The Monkey signifies a shift in direction for the filmmaker of Gretel & Hansel as he endeavors to dominate the market for frightful yet appropriate content targeted at families.
Derived from the horror short story found in King's anthology titled Skeleton Crew from the year 1985, the film directed and written by Perkins intends to amplify the narrative created by the renowned horror author. The story revolves around two siblings who stumble upon a malevolent monkey figurine within the attic of their great uncle's abode.
Here is the official synopsis: "Upon the discovery of their father's antiquated monkey toy in the attic, twin siblings Hal and Bill become entangled in a chain of macabre fatalities happening in proximity to them."
The brothers made the decision to discard the monkey and continue with their lives, gradually drifting apart as time went by. However, as the occurrence of inexplicable deaths resurfaces, the brothers find themselves compelled to come together once more in order to unearth a method of permanently eradicating the monkey before it claims the lives of those dear to them.
According to a previous report by Deadline, Christian Convery, the star of Sweet Tooth, has been cast to portray the twins during their childhood, while Theo James will undertake the dual role of both brothers in their adult years. As for the involvement of Maslany and Wood, the specifics of their roles are currently undisclosed.
However, with highly skilled individuals both in front of and behind the camera for this production and Perkins hinting at something "very extreme, but incredibly amusing" that entails the combustion of individuals during his discussion with Bloody Disgusting, it appears that The Monkey is prepared to exhibit a remarkable level of excitement when it is broadcast. Additionally, we would like to assure you that as soon as we obtain a release date for the United Kingdom, we will promptly provide you with the information.