Monkey Shines 1988
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56 Reviews
87%
Gummy
21%
SplatA quadriplegic man is given a trained monkey help him with every day activities, until the little monkey begins to develop feelings, and rage, against its new master and those who get too close to him.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Allan Mann
as Geoffrey Fisher
as Melanie Parker
as Dorothy Mann
as Maryanne Hodges
as Dean Burbage
as Dr. John Wiseman
as Charlie Cunningham
as Linda Aikman
as Doc Williams
Director:
Writer:
George A. Romero, Michael Stewart
Stars:
Jason Beghe, John Pankow, Kate McNeil, Joyce Van Patten, Christine Forrest, Stephen Root, Stanley Tucci, Tom Quinn, Janine Turner, William Newman,
Genres:
Horror,Science Fiction,Drama,Thriller
Release Date:
1988 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
113 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Monkey Shines
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Allan Mann
as Geoffrey Fisher
as Melanie Parker
as Dorothy Mann
as Maryanne Hodges
as Dean Burbage
as Dr. John Wiseman
as Charlie Cunningham
as Linda Aikman
as Doc Williams
as Esther Fry
as Party Guest
as Anesthetist
as BAMF in Red Jacket
as Orderly
as E.R. Nurse
as Scrub Nurse
as Garbage Man
as Nurse
as Nurse
as Nurse
as Vandal
as Vandal
as Child Playing
as Child Playing
as Child Playing
as Young Allan
as Ambulance Driver
as Special Animal Voices (voice)
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