There is no guarantee that Stephen King is going to love a film adaptation of his books, but one recent example passed with flying colours.

The film is a bold departure from the original source material, changing numerous aspects in the name of entertainment.

The story follows a man plagued by a monkey toy that bangs its cymbals if you wind it up. Unfortunately, every time the monkey bangs its cymbals, someone dies. As you’ll notice, King’s ...

George Romero's Monkey Shines is an eerie horror about a monkey on a killing spree, with a brilliant, sleazy performance from Stanley Tucci.

The sound design too deserves a special mention, with its every cymbal crash punching you in the gut ... which isn't always the best thing for a film about a killer monkey toy. Final Verdict: Wind it ...

Starring Theo James in a dual role as twin brothers Hal and Bill Shelburn, the film centres on a cursed toy monkey that triggers death whenever its cymbals clash. Visually, The Monkey offers ...

Starring Theo James in a dual role as twin brothers Hal and Bill Shelburn, the film centres on a cursed toy monkey that triggers death whenever its cymbals clash. Featuring an ensemble cast including ...