“The Monkey: Horror Comedy Movie to Debut on Digital Streaming Platforms”
en King’s short story of the same name, also stars in The Monkey as Uncle Chip.
According to When to Stream, The Monkey is expected to be released on digital streaming via premium video on demand on Friday, April 4. Prime Video currently has The Monkey listed for pre-order for $24.99, which is also the film’s digital purchase price. Since digital rental prices are typically $5 less than purchase prices, viewers can expect to rent The Monkey for $19.99 for a 48-hour period.
In terms of how “The Monkey” was received, the film grossed nearly $38 million domestically and $22.1 million internationally for a worldwide box office tally of $60.1 million against an $11 million production budget before prints and advertising costs, according to The Numbers. Rotten Tomatoes critics collectively gave the horror comedy a 79% “fresh” rating based on 261 reviews. However, audiences gave The Monkey a 57% “rotten” rating based on 1,000-plus verified user ratings on RT’s Popcornmeter.
So, mark your calendars for April 4, as The Monkey is set to be available for streaming. Make sure to get your pre-orders in if you’re keen to watch this hit horror comedy from the comfort of your own home.