Director Osgood Perkins adapts Stephen King’s short story, presenting a blend of dark humor and horror. At the center is a cursed clockwork monkey that absurdly causes deaths with no explanation, symbolizing generational trauma and life's inexplicable randomness. The present-day narrative features Hal Shelburne, who confronts the return of this horrific heirloom that he thought he discarded twenty-five years ago. The film highlights themes of family dynamics and anxiety, showcasing creative, slapstick deaths that push the boundaries of absurdity and horror.
The adaptation blends dark humor and horror, showcasing a cursed monkey toy that evokes generational trauma, randomness of life, and the creepiness of inanimate objects.
Osgood Perkins amplifies Stephen King's original story, transforming it into a violent, slapstick narrative filled with bizarre, Rube Goldberg-like deaths that reveal deeper themes.
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