The Monkey (2025)

Description

The Monkey (2025) – Blu-ray Disc Review

Decal Releasing / Neon | 98 min | Rated R | Release Date: June 24, 2025
Genres: Horror, Comedy, Thriller

Video Quality

• Codec/Resolution: MPEG-4 AVC / 1080p
• Aspect Ratio: 2.00:1
• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐½ (3.5/5)
  • A solid 2K transfer with good contrast and detail. Some grain is visible in darker scenes, but overall sharpness holds up well for standard Blu-ray viewing.

Audio Quality

• Track: English DTS‑HD Master Audio 5.1
• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
  • Dialogue is clean, and background effects are dynamic, creating a lively horror-comedy experience.

Special Features

• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5)
  • Includes:
    • Theatrical trailer
    • Possibly behind-the-scenes featurette (TBD)
    • English SDH subtitles
    • Region A playback

Cast & Crew Highlights

• Featuring: Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, Colin O’Brien, Adam Scott, Elijah Wood
• Directed by: Osgood Perkins
• Based on: The short story by Stephen King

Summary

The Monkey is a creepy and stylish adaptation with strong lead performances and a solid presentation on Blu-ray. Not reference quality, but more than serviceable for casual or genre fans.

OVERALL RATING: ⭐⭐⭐½ (3.5/5) — Good Rental Pick