271 | The Monkey

271 | The Monkey

The Bloodlust

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• Rated R

• Runtime: 1hr 38min

• Written & Directed by Osgood Perkins, based on the short story by Stephen King

• Stars: Theo James, Tatiana Maslany and Christian Convery

• Released in theaters February 21, 2025

• RT: 78% critics / 59% audience

  Synopsis

  Twin brothers discover their father’s dark secret - a toy monkey whose drum playing equals a grisly death from someone nearby. They soon learn that the monkey is attached to their family, bringing destruction wherever it turns up.

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Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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266 | The Coffee Table

266 | The Coffee Table

The Bloodlust

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• Rated 16+

• Runtime: 1hr 31min

• Written by Cristina Borobia and Caye Casas

• Directed by Caye Casas

• Stars: David Pareja, Estefania de los Santos, Eduardo Antuna

• Premiered on September 28, 2023 at Fantastic Fest

• Released on April 19, 2024 in theaters

• RT: 88% critics / 78% audience

Synopsis 

Jesus and Maria are a couple going through a difficult time in their relationship and, to top it off, they’re adjusting to being new parents. To help shape their new life, they decide to buy a new coffee table - a decision that will, unexpectedly, change everything.

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Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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