HuluThe Monkey (2025)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.4
Overview
When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Overview
When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central themes of uncontrollable fate, randomness of death, and personal/familial trauma are explicitly stated as apolitical, focusing on universal human experiences rather than engaging in overt political commentary or ideological critiques.
The film exhibits limited representation of women, with few significant roles and a narrative predominantly centered on male characters. Its portrayal of a queer-coded antagonist has drawn criticism for being vague and potentially transphobic, rather than providing positive LGBTQ+ inclusion. The narrative itself focuses on universal human experiences without explicit political or social commentary on traditional identities.
Secondary
The Monkey includes a queer-coded antagonist whose portrayal, featuring traits like a crop top and the name 'Mrs. Monkey,' has been widely criticized as vague and potentially transphobic. This ambiguous approach is seen as problematic rather than inclusive, reflecting a lack of respectful LGBTQ+ representation and contributing to controversy.
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.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.9
6.0
Critic Ratings
7.7
6.2
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