Directed by:
George A. RomeroScreenplay:
George A. RomeroCinematography:
James A. ContnerComposer:
David ShireCast:
Jason Beghe, John Pankow, Kate McNeil, Joyce Van Patten, Christine Forrest, Stanley Tucci, Janine Turner, Patricia Tallman, Stephen Root, Rik Billock (more)VOD (1)
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When college athlete Alan Mann is left wheelchair bound after a tragic accident, his world contracts into one of soul crushing depression and impotent rage. Abandoned by his girlfriend and left in the hands of an unsympathetic nurse who cares more about her pet parrot than her patient, Alan’s wretched life is changed for the better when he is gifted a capuchin monkey named Ella. Ella is trained to help Alan with day-to-day tasks, in essence replacing his paralysed limbs. But when Ella starts feeding off Alan’s darker impulses and revenge-filled dreams, things start to become deadly for those around him. (Umbrella Entertainment)
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Monkey Shines is a film in which George A. Romero demonstrated that he can handle other themes besides zombies. He showcased his storytelling ability even on a subject that may seem relatively simple. It’s not exactly trivial, but you can imagine how it will turn out. Thanks to well-acted characters, a great monkey in the lead role, and precise direction, the film will entertain you, even though it may seem too long at first.
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