Monkey Shines
dir. George A. Romero
61
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A quadriplegic man is given a trained monkey help him with every day activities, until the little monkey begins to develop feelings, and rage, against its new master and those who get too close to him.
Critics consensus
While not one of horror legend George Romero's more evolved efforts, Monkey Shines delivers enough primal fear to satisfy more forgiving genre enthusiasts.
Directed byGeorge A. Romero
StarringJason Beghe, John Pankow, Kate McNeil, Joyce Van Patten, Christine Forrest, Stephen Root
Written byGeorge A. Romero
CinematographyJames A. Contner
EditingPasquale Buba
MusicDavid Shire
Monkey Shines
1988 · R · 1h 53m
Horror, Science Fiction, Drama
A quadriplegic man is given a trained monkey help him with every day activities, until the little monkey begins to develop feelings, and rage, against its new master and those who get too close to him.
Our Verdict
61
Critics Consensus
While not one of horror legend George Romero's more evolved efforts, Monkey Shines delivers enough primal fear to satisfy more forgiving genre enthusiasts.
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