The Monkey Streaming on Hulu in August: What to Know

Streaming fans, mark your calendars for August 7, 2025, because that’s when Hulu will be bringing the gruesomely demented horror movie “The Monkey” right to your screen. Directed by Osgood Perkins and distributed by NEON, this gory horror-comedy is based on a Stephen King short story from 1985 called “Skeleton Crew.” With stars like Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, and more, this film promises to be a wild and entertaining ride.

The story follows twin brothers who uncover a mysterious wind-up monkey that sets off a series of bizarre deaths, tearing their family apart. Fast forward 25 years, and the monkey is at it again, leading to a new killing spree that forces the estranged brothers to face the cursed toy once more. Meagan Navarro had this to say in her review: “With storytelling efficiency and a playful spirit, The Monkey delivers a King adaptation like no other.”

Not only did “The Monkey” scare up $68.8 million at the global box office, but it also paved the way for filmmaker Osgood Perkins to ink a new deal with NEON. Excitingly, Perkins is gearing up to release a new horror movie called “Keeper” in November, so horror fans have plenty to look forward to. Don’t miss out on this streaming gem—mark your calendars and get ready for a wickedly good time with “The Monkey” on Hulu this August!