The upcoming horror movie The Monkey, directed by Osgood Perkins, is based on Stephen King's 1980 short story. The story follows twin brothers who discover an eerie, cymbal-banging monkey toy in their attic. As the brothers attempt to discard it, they experience a series of disturbing events linked to the toy. Starring Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, and Elijah Wood, this supernatural thriller is set to be released in the U.S. on February 21, 2025, and is expected to capture the haunting atmosphere typical of King’s works​.