The First Reviews for ‘The Monkey’ See the Movie Earn a High Fresh Rating

The first reviews for the new adaptation of Stephen King‘s short story, The Monkey are looking good so far.
The film currently holds a Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with 91% from the 11 reviews it has received. Critics have responded positively to its themes, performances, and direction.
The movie tells the story of “twin brothers Bill and Hal, [who] find their father’s old monkey toy in the attic, [after which] a series of deaths start.“
The siblings decide to throw the toy away and move on with their lives, growing apart over the years.”
The first reviews are overwhelmingly positive and here are some of the remarks by the critics:
This early score indicates that many are excited about the movie, though we’ll need to see how more reviews stack up.
Fans seem to be finding something enjoyable here, with plenty of praise for specific elements. Let’s see if the positive buzz continues as more opinions roll in.
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