New movie The Monkey isn't a kitchen sink biopic of Johnny Vegas' hand-knitted, tea-slurping best friend (kudos if you get that retro reference). Instead, it's a surrealistic, bonkers and barnstormingly gory adaptation of Stephen King's short story. The film acted as our latest Secret Screaming offering, playing to eager Cineworld audiences, and we've curated some of their reactions.
Longlegs filmmaker Osgood Perkins stages memorable deaths aplenty in this story of a mechanical, cymbal-banging simian and the carnage it wreaks on those nearby. Theo James stars in the dual role of Hal and Bill, twin brothers who remember the monkey's rampage and its involvement in a family tragedy. The bad news is that after several years, the monkey has returned...
Gorehounds, horror movie aficionados and black comedy fans ought to line up as Perkins taps into his nihilistic sense of humour and expands on King's original text (taken from the author's 1985 Skeleton Crew collection). If you're in the mood for something twisted this February, check out the following reactions and then book your tickets at the end of this post.
First, some reactions from X...
So the @cineworld Secret Screaming was indeed #TheMonkey...
— Martin (@mbcUK) February 17, 2025
Totally stupid in the best way, with some outrageous kills, very funny moments and a creepy as hell Monkey.
See it with a crowd, we all had a blast.
He was bloody excellent! (Mind the pun). Loved every reaction to every death. Glad I have unlimited so I can do a double bill of The Monkey and The Substance on Saturday 🤔
— Atlas (@AnxyAtlas) February 17, 2025
Today’s Cineworld Secret Screaming was The Monkey and I am so glad, I’ve wanted to see it since the first teaser. A laugh out loud full blast gore comedy, absolutely batshit and it knew it and embraced it. I had a great time and the entire room laughed out loud a few times :> pic.twitter.com/8UuBtDAWB8
— Shazbagrat (@shazbagrat) February 17, 2025
And for the first time, we’re including reviews from the Cineworld community over on Letterboxd.
Below are some of the best reviews from last night's Secret Screaming. Join us on Letterboxd and make sure to tag us in your write-ups.
Are you ready to meet The Monkey? If so, book your tickets via the following link. The film is released on February 21st.
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