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1.0/5EXECUTIONER "ACE"
The Monkey (2025)
Directed by Osgood Perkins
1.0/5EXECUTIONER "ACE"Quick Hit
The Monkey leans into tension and unpredictability, delivering a solid genre hit.
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The Monkey builds atmosphere with a steady hand, mixing suspense and character pressure into something that keeps you locked in. It’s not reinventing the genre, but it delivers enough intensity and style to make it worth your time.
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Mar 27, 2026Last updated
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I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.
I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.
This didn’t really land for me overall, but I can see why some people like it.
Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.
wtf 😳
Not perfect but had some solid moments.
Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.
Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.
There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.
meh 😐
The main issue with The Monkey for me was the pacing. It kept stalling out.
I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.