<em>The Monkey</em>?s director, Osgood Perkins, has an important message for moviegoers attending the newly-released film this weekend. Despite numerous alerts from both the director and the marketing team regarding the intense and graphic nature of this Stephen King adaptation, this warning differs significantly. Instead of cautioning about the film’s brutality, Perkins is encouraging audience members to remain in their seats even after the credits start rolling. He took to social media to directly reach out to fans, urging them to stay put to catch an exclusive sneak peek of his upcoming project, Keeper. While many of us are accustomed to the post-credits scenes typical of superhero films, it’s refreshing to see such an experience promised after a horror movie, making this heads-up particularly valuable.
Details about Keeper remain largely undisclosed, yet we do know that Perkins will follow up The Monkey with this new film, which is set to premiere in theaters just in time for the Halloween season on October 3. Continuing his collaboration with Neon, the same production company behind both The Monkey and Longlegs, Perkins’ latest project will also feature a reunion with the star of The Monkey, Tatiana Maslany (She-Hulk: Attorney at Law). This exciting collaboration hints at the potential for more captivating storytelling and thrilling scares.
Another notable cast member joining the project is Rossif Sutherland (Orphan: First Kill), who will portray Maslany?s husband in the film. The narrative revolves around Malcolm (Sutherland) and Liz (Maslany), a married couple who decide to escape their busy lives for a tranquil getaway in a cabin. However, their peaceful retreat takes a dark turn when Malcolm receives an urgent work call that pulls him back to the city, leaving Liz behind to continue their original plan at the cabin. This decision, deemed a rookie move!, quickly spirals into chaos as Liz finds herself haunted by a malevolent presence that disrupts her serene woodland escape.
Tatiana Maslany Expresses Excitement Over Collaborating with Osgood Perkins Again
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During a recent interview with Collider?s Perri Nemiroff, Maslany enthusiastically shared her delight at the opportunity to work with Perkins once more, shortly after their collaboration on The Monkey. She expressed,
“When we filmed Keeper, I won’t delve into too much detail, but I felt completely liberated as an artist. There was this overwhelming sense of possibility. Creating art with individuals who are both kind and eccentric is truly achievable. We can bring innovative ideas to life.’ Consequently, it was a no-brainer for me to engage in another project with him.”
Be sure to check out Perkins? heartfelt message to fans above, and stay tuned to Collider for further updates on Keeper. As of now, The Monkey is screening in theaters across the U.S., inviting horror enthusiasts to experience its thrilling narrative.
The Monkey
- Release Date
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February 19, 2025
- Runtime
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98 Minutes
- Writers
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Osgood Perkins
- Producers
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John Rickard, Natalia Safran, Ali Jazayeri, Chris Ferguson, Fred Berger, Giuliana Bertuzzi, James Wan, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, John Friedberg, Jason Cloth, David Gendron, Michael Clear, Jesse Savath, Peter Luo, Dave Caplan
