If you’re still haunted by Osgood Perkins’ chilling Longlegs, his latest horror offering, The Monkey, is sure to captivate you. Based on Stephen King’s short story of the same name, the film follows twin brothers, both portrayed by Theo James, as they desperately try to rid themselves of a cymbal-banging monkey toy their father purchased years ago. The sinister twist? Every time the toy plays its tune, a person in the twins’ vicinity meets a gruesome end.
The spine-tingling tale of the cursed toy is best experienced on the big screen, but if you’re eager to know when you can watch it from the comfort of your home, keep reading.
How to watch The Monkey now
Osgood Perkins’ latest horror creation is currently exclusive to cinemas. Viewers in the UK can purchase tickets through Odeon or Cineworld websites, while those in the US can secure their seats via AMC Theatres, Fandango, and Atom Tickets.
Check out the trailer for the film:
When could The Monkey be available on VOD?
Neon, the studio behind the distribution of Osgood Perkins’ horror flick in the US, has yet to announce the VOD release date. However, we can make an educated guess based on the release patterns of their previous films.
Considering the success of The Monkey at the box office, we anticipate a VOD release date of Friday, 4 April 2025, 42 days after its cinematic debut, following the pattern set by Longlegs.
In the UK, The Monkey is distributed by Black Bear, and we anticipate a similar VOD release schedule as in the US.
When could The Monkey be available on DVD/Blu-ray?
Neon typically releases physical copies of their films after the VOD release. Based on the timelines of their previous releases, we estimate that The Monkey will be available on DVD and Blu-ray in the US between 6 May and 30 May 2025.
In the UK, we expect the DVD and Blu-ray release of The Monkey in late May/early June 2025, following the pattern set by previous Neon releases.
When could The Monkey be available to stream?
In the US, Neon films usually stream on Hulu. Depending on the movie’s success, we may see The Monkey on Hulu around July 2025, following the DVD and Blu-ray release.
In the UK, The Monkey is likely to stream on Prime Video in the fall of 2025, following a similar timeline to previous releases.
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