Upcoming movie The Monkey (2025): Story, plot and cast
Genre: Horror
Release Date: February 21, 2025 (United States)
Country of Origin: United States
Language: English
Also Known As: Den förskräckliga apan
Filming Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Production Companies: Atomic Monster, Black Bear International, C2 Motion Picture Group
Director: Oz Perkins
Writers: Stephen King
Storyline
“The Monkey” weaves a story of supernatural horror and family betrayal with the unsettling legacy of a toy that seems harmless. In this spine-tingling story that delves into the limits of fear and the unbreakable bonds of family, the past and present collide as Bill and Hal deal with the fallout from their actions.
Plot Summary
Bill and Hal, twin brothers, unintentionally start a string of horrific and enigmatic deaths when they find their father’s old monkey toy in the attic. Their father used to treasure this innocent-looking toy, but it turns into the focal point of a sinister force that haunts their lives. The brothers come to the realization that the toy might be connected to a sinister secret from their family’s past as they struggle with the growing threat. They split apart as a result of the mounting fear that pushes a wedge between them. Years later, in order to break the curse and put an end to the violence before it is too late, they are compelled to get back together and face the terrifying truth behind the toy.
Cast
Theo James as Bill
The more skeptical and practical of the twin brothers, Bill tries to rationalize the horrifying events but finds himself increasingly drawn into the mystery.
Tatiana Maslany as Anna
A close friend of the brothers who becomes entangled in their quest to uncover the truth behind the toy’s curse.
Elijah Wood as Corin Clark
A local historian with knowledge of the toy’s origins who helps the brothers piece together the puzzle.
Christian Convery as Colin O’Brien
Bill’s young nephew who unwittingly becomes involved in the terror after the toy reemerges in the family.
Laura Mennell as Sarah Levy
A local journalist investigating the mysterious deaths connected to the toy.
Sarah Levy as Aunt Ida
The twins’ eccentric aunt who holds a crucial piece of the family’s dark history.
Rohan Campbell as Dwayne
A local handyman who becomes a reluctant ally to the brothers.
Danica Dreyer as Annie
A young woman whose life is dramatically affected by the toy’s curse.
Kingston Chan as Pepper
A troubled youth whose family becomes another victim of the toy’s curse.
Zia Newton as Ticketed Cop
A police officer who becomes involved as the bodies pile up.
Dianne Greenwood as Petey
An old friend of the family who holds unsettling knowledge about the toy.
