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February 21, 2025

At The Movies: ‘The Monkey’ is a family drama with guts — blood and guts

By JOCELYN NOVECK
AP National Writer

“The Monkey,” Osgood Perkins’ follow to his horror hit “Longlegs,” features an endlessly inventive string of killings that may appeal to many who enjoy creative gore, but the director’s attempts to mix in a deeper exploration of family dynamics make for a tonally uneven experience at best.

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