Upcoming Film Adaptation: Stephen King’s “The Monkey”
- Osgood Perkins is set to adapt Stephen King’s eerie short story “The Monkey”for the big screen.
- The highly anticipated film promises thrilling kills and unsettling scenes, with its premiere scheduled for February 21, 2025.
- Perkins aims to create a truly atmospheric movie that aligns with King’s core themes of mortality and existential dread.
For enthusiasts of horror and science fiction, there’s a common desire: to see every work by Stephen King transformed into film or television. The excitement grows as Osgood Perkins prepares to release his adaptation of King’s unsettling short story, The Monkey. Recently highlighted by Joblo.com, fans can now catch a glimpse with the release of a new scene.
The writer and director, Osgood Perkins, shared a sneak peek titled “Something’s Burning in the Kitchen.”He remarked:
“As a Christmas present for all of you, I’m going to be showing you a short scene. King.”
In this adaptation, Christian Convery takes on the role of the younger version of twins, Bill and Hall, while Theo James portrays their older selves. The clip begins with a disquieting shot of a creaking weather vane at night, setting an ominous tone. A woman, armed with a gun, ventures down the eerily creaking stairs into the kitchen, clearly sensing danger. The scene ominously culminates in a shocking moment where a woman bursts out of her house, her head engulfed in flames. Perkins concluded by reminding fans that they can experience the full story in theaters on February 21, 2025.
Perkins has established himself as a respected name in the horror genre, known for works such as Gretel & Hansel, the upcoming Longlegs featuring Maika Monroe, and I Am The Pretty Thing That Lives in the House. His career also includes acting roles, notably as Young Norman Bates in the 1983 film Psycho II as well as appearances in titles like Legally Blonde, Nope, and the 2009 reboot of Star Trek.
In a recent interview with Deadline, Perkins discussed the intentionality behind crafting horror films. He stated:
“I only set out to make people feel good. I never set out to make people feel bad, and I don’t know that any film director does, but I know that I don’t. And I think people don’t feel bad. I think people dig the feeling that they’re having, so that’s great. But my intention was just to make something I thought was cool. That’s all.”
This philosophy certainly applies to The Monkey. Even from this brief glimpse, it is evident that Perkins is committed to delivering a haunting and memorable adaptation. Similar to other King narratives like Carrie, which is also receiving a contemporary television adaptation by Mike Flanagan, The Monkey delves into complex themes surrounding family dynamics, death, and the shadows that accompany grief and fear.
As the February 2025 release date approaches, anticipation is building among King’s fans eager to immerse themselves in this new interpretation.
Source: Joblo.com
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