The article evaluates Stephen King's film adaptations, highlighting the contrast between masterpieces like Carrie and stumbles such as The Tommyknockers. It discusses The Monkey, a film adapted from King's short story, praised for its blend of horror and dark humor. Directed by Osgood Perkins, the movie is compared to cult classics like Evil Dead, showcasing high body counts and creative death scenes. While it lacks moral weight, it delivers a fun experience for gore enthusiasts, promising a more polished horror offering and correcting King's previously uneven cinematic legacy.
"Adapted from a short story by Stephen King, The Monkey is a deliciously sick blast of straight-faced splatter and bruise-black humor, reminding fans of Evil Dead."
"The Monkey is a giddy, gruesome, Grand Guignol step in the right direction, proving to be a more polished horror experience than many of King's previous adaptations."
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