Stephen King has always been vocal about his views on the adaptations of his stories, regardless of whether he’s fond of them. The iconic horror novelist is recognized for his straightforwardness regarding how his narratives are portrayed on film, and his most recent insights are no different.

Currently, King is focusing on *Longlegs* filmmaker Osgood Perkins’ forthcoming film interpretation of his 1980 short story, *The Monkey*. This project is produced by *Saw* mastermind James Wan and features Theo James (*The Gentlemen*), centering around a malevolent monkey toy that plays the cymbals and seems to trigger horrific fatalities.

King recently expressed his feelings about the movie in a Threads post, and it’s safe to say it has left a notable impact. “You’ve never witnessed anything like *THE MONKEY*. It’s utterly insane,” King stated. “As someone who has occasionally embraced the absurd, I say that with respect.”

That’s certainly a high praise from the horror legend himself. The nature of King’s remarks fits seamlessly with the wild energy hinted at in the film’s red-band trailer. Whether *The Monkey* will stand among the finest adaptations of Stephen King remains to be determined, but it’s evident the film has already created a stir with its originator.

For the time being, fans can merely await how this adaptation compares to the multitude of others in King’s film history. Ultimately, time will reveal its position on the list of Stephen King’s most unforgettable screen adaptations.