The Monkey (2025)
Our Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
When twin brothers Bill and Hal find their father's old monkey toy in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths start. The siblings decide to throw the toy away and move on with their lives, growing apart over the years....
Starring Cast
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Rating categories
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
When twin brothers Bill and Hal find their father's old monkey toy in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths start. The siblings decide to throw the toy away and move on with their lives, growing apart over the years....
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Primary
The film explores universal themes of generational trauma and family dynamics, using them as a metaphorical reflection of broader societal tensions without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or offering a partisan solution.
The movie primarily focuses on male characters and their family struggles, with no explicit DEI-driven casting or significant representation of diverse groups. Its narrative explores universal themes of trauma and family dynamics without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film includes a subtle, incidental mention of non-traditional sexual relationships through a character's dialogue. This element is not central to the plot or character development, nor does it contribute significantly to positive or negative portrayals of LGBTQ+ themes, maintaining a neutral impact.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The provided information explicitly states there is no evidence of gender swapping in the film. Main characters, including the twin brothers Hal and Bill, are portrayed by male actors, and female characters like Lois Shelburn and Annie Wilkes are played by women, maintaining traditional gender roles.
The provided information explicitly states that the film's cast and characters are predominantly white, with no significant emphasis on racial diversity or race swapping. There is no indication that any established character's race has been changed from source material.
Rating Breakdown
6.5
Overall Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.1
5.9
Critic Ratings
7.8
6.2
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