Exclusive: Why Osgood Perkins didn’t feel Longlegs pressure when making The Monkey
Last year’s chilling masterpiece, Longlegs, was undoubtedly one of the top horror films and a hot topic among movie enthusiasts. So, when it came time for director Osgood Perkins to create another film, you can imagine the pressure he felt.
Turns out, we won’t have to wait much longer since “The Monkey” is hitting cinemas this week, and another Perkins movie, “Keeper,” is scheduled for October. Fortunately for the filmmaker, both films were shot before the premiere of “Longlegs.
However, there was more to it than just that factor that made Perkins experience less pressure when compared to the need to follow up “Longlegs” in “The Monkey.
As a fan myself, I can’t contain my excitement when I share that this upcoming movie is unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. It offers a unique, unprecedented experience, and let me tell you, it’s not just good – it’s fantastic! Can you imagine the disappointment if the movie turned out to be subpar? Luckily, that doesn’t seem to be the case! I shared this with Digital Spy.
Although we might need to feign enthusiasm for the film, our primary objective is clear: to make others believe we’re thrilled. Yet, behind the scenes, we artists aim to experiment with diverse styles. This seems to be the common aspiration among us.
Before its premiere, “The Monkey” currently boasts an impressive 84% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which has been steadily increasing due to positive early responses to the film. Therefore, it is clear that Perkins has not delivered a flop with this project.
Not only did the filmmaker have an opportunity to explore his creativity with a unique type of film in “The Monkey”, but also the actors and crew had chances to expand their artistic abilities as well.
Actor Theo James, known for portraying both characters Bill and Hal who are twins, considers this new role his “initial significant horror movie experience,” as previous films like Underworld: Awakening and Underworld: Blood Wars were not primarily horror genres.
He shared, “I’ve been eager to take part in one for quite some time as I am passionate about the genre.” He further explained, “Oz and I had a bit of prior acquaintance, so when I learned that Oz was adapting a Stephen King short story, it seemed like an opportunity I couldn’t refuse, almost instinctively.
I found it enjoyable as it explores various aspects of human psychology in depth. It encompasses comedy, humor, family dynamics between a father and son, the impact of past traumas, and an exhilarating, unpredictable adventure all rolled into one.
You won’t have to wait much longer to discover the extraordinary journey that “The Monkey” has become.
On February 21st, you can catch “The Monkey” in theaters, but if you can’t wait that long, “Longlegs” is already streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
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2025-02-19 15:20