The Monkey
Synopsis
After a near-fatal accident, soon-to-be father Pete Shelburn begins to suspect that his past has come back to haunt him. With his own father at death's door and his brother refusing to make amends with him, he's forced to save his family by confronting a nightmare from his childhood: a cursed cymbal-clapping toy monkey.
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The Monkey (Spencer Sherry) 2023 - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-17
Top Cast
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Lilly Moran
Melissa Shelburn
Chris Gaunt
Paul
Vaden Thurgood
Hal Shelburn
Courtland Jones
Martha
John Romeo
Hal Shelburn
Jarem Molinski
Pete Shelburn
Mark Koenig
Pete Shelburn
Ryan J. Palmer
Elisheva Novella
Intern
Patrick Cherry
Fisherman
Derek Sherry
Buddy
Sean Halligan
Dennis Shelburn
Casey Dunn
Terry Shelburn
Matthew Brian Bagley
Dennis Shelburn
Leo Galligan
Skateboard Kid
Charles B. Pryor
Jeff
Bill Geltzeiler
Billy
Patrick Sherry
Fisherman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Premiere at Saratoga Arts, Saratoga Springs, NY
Festival / Special Debut
May 20, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Sherry
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen King, Spencer Sherry
- Original Score
- Ray Rossetti Jr.
- Original Title
- The Monkey
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Budget
- $50K
- Production Studios
- The APB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Sherry
Stephen King, Spencer Sherry
Ray Rossetti Jr.
Jim Powers
Chris Gaunt, Joe Gietl, Thomas W. Hanna, Rob Howard, Shanthi Stone
Department Leadership Roster
Spencer Sherry
Director
Natalie Wrubleski
Costume Design
Spencer Sherry
Writer
Joe Gietl
Producer
Jim Powers
Director of Photography
Ray Rossetti Jr.
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Monkey
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Monkey about?
After a near-fatal accident, soon-to-be father Pete Shelburn begins to suspect that his past has come back to haunt him. With his own father at death's door and his brother refusing to make amends with him, he's forced to save his family by confronting a nightmare from his childhood: a cursed cymbal-clapping toy monkey.
Who directed The Monkey?
The Monkey was directed by Spencer Sherry.
Who stars in The Monkey?
The principal cast of The Monkey includes Lilly Moran, Chris Gaunt, Vaden Thurgood, Courtland Jones, John Romeo.
When was The Monkey released and how long is it?
The Monkey was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Monkey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Monkey was composed by Ray Rossetti Jr..