Director Osgood Perkins hints at a blood-soaked, comedic horror experience in his upcoming Stephen King adaptation, 'The Monkey'. The film, starring Theo James, promises 'Rube Goldbergian' death scenes with more blood than humanly possible, contrasting with Perkins' previous work, 'Longlegs'.
The Monkey director Osgood Perkins has confirmed just how violent the upcoming Stephen King adaptation will be, teasing expectations for the horror-comedy. The Monkey 's story centers on twin brothers, Hal and Bill ( Theo James ), who are forced to confront a toy monkey whose curse causes someone to die every time it bangs its cymbals together.
Unlike Perkins' previous film, Longlegs, lauded for its slow-burn terror, the King adaptation is a horror-comedy, expected to utilize wild deaths as part of its comedic moments. This presents a stark contrast to the director's prior work. In a conversation with Empire, Perkins revealed The Monkey's death sequences will be liberally sprinkled with blood, featuring plenty of over-the-top, gory kills to complement its horror-comedy elements. The director elaborated on how some deaths would involve more blood than is biologically possible for a human body, hyping a 'Rube Goldbergian connectivity' to the set-pieces. He also acknowledged the distinct departure this film represents from Longlegs, explaining his belief in crafting diverse flavors of horror. Perkins shared his insights with Empire: 'If you’re going for comedy then you’re going for extremes. Not subtlety. We are guilty of putting far more blood in our human bodies than is really in a human body. When someone explodes in this movie — and a couple of people do — there’s a lot of mess. All the death set-pieces were hard to do. They all have a Rube Goldbergian connectivity — this happens, then this happens, then this happens... I honestly feel f*****g great about it. I can’t think of another morbidly surreal horror comedy that’s also heartwarming and redemptive and stars a bona-fide movie hunk. That’s the best news I can offer to people who liked Longlegs — we make all kinds. Why would anyone want to be fed the same meal every day?'This statement provides a clear indication of The Monkey's level of violence. The film will undoubtedly feature plenty of blood-soaked kills, with Perkins emphasizing the 'extreme' nature of the gore. Beyond James, the cast of The Monkey includes Tatiana Mansley as the pair's mother in flashbacks, Elijah Wood as Ted Hammerman, Colin O'Brien as Peaty, and unnamed characters played by Rohan Campbell, Sarah Levy, and Nicco Del Rio. It's conceivable that some of these characters will fall victim to the titular toy, succumbing to gruesome, over-the-top deaths that contribute to the movie's comedic elements. Despite the potential cartoonishness of some kills, based on Perkins' description, they will be seamlessly integrated into the film's overall narrative tone. The trailers have already hinted at the film's comedic elements, making it clear how distinct it will be from Perkins' previous movie. While Longlegs garnered critical acclaim for its slow-burning terror and captivating storyline, The Monkey is poised to be blood-soaked and lighter in subject matter. This divergence could help the film stand out and showcase the director's versatility within the horror genre, blending terror and amusement simultaneously. Following The Monkey's release in 2025, Perkins' next film, Keeper, a horror movie also starring Tatiana Mansley, is scheduled for release in 2025.
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