Osgood Perkins’ adaptation of Stephen King’s The Monkey is poised to be the year’s biggest horror film. Mutant is celebrating by releasing a limited-edition vinyl soundtrack, with only 1,000 copies pressed.
Edo Van Breemen (Afflicted, Air) composed the LP. The limited edition will be available on June 21 for $40, and an eco vinyl edition for $35.
“The score is as playful as the movie itself, whimsical when it needs to be, but also managing to be terrifying and tense,” Mutant states.
“Mr. King’s Monkey haunted our process for the entire duration of post-production on this film, while Mr. Perkins possessed us to mutilate sounds and arrangements in a manner beyond our control,” said Van Breemen. “We hope you enjoy this record, and if not… shit, man, that sucks.”
The film follows twin brothers Hal and Bill (both played by Theo James). When an evil childhood toy is rediscovered, a wave of brutal deaths begins to plague them. Determined to break the curse, the brothers must confront the Monkey’s sinister power before it claims everything they hold dear.
The talented cast includes Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black) and Elijah Wood (Lord of the Rings). Christian Convery, Colin O’Brien, Rohan Campbell, and Sarah Levy are also stars.
The Monkey, produced by horror maestro James Wan (The Conjuring) alongside Michael Clear, is set to be a major cinematic event that should be at the top of your “must-see” list.
Within its first 72 hours, the film’s trailer achieved a record-breaking 109 million views globally, making it the most-watched indie horror trailer ever. It surpassed records set by Smile (100 million), The Black Phone (73 million), and Talk To Me (23 million). It has even surpassed Nosferatu, with the first trailer reaching 74 million views and the second reaching 48 million.
Watch the record-breaking trailer (viewer discretion is advised) for The Monkey and feast your eyes on the new record below. Don’t miss this insane, blood-drenched movie from NEON which is currently in theaters. Get your tickets now.
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