Monkey Shines (1988)
Release Year: 1988
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: Ella, Monerías diabólicas, Der Affe im Menschen, Маймунска привързаност, Comando Assassino
Director: George A. Romero
Writer: George A. Romero, Michael Stewart
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Charles Evans
Executive Producer: Gerald S. Paonessa, Peter Grunwald
Companies: Orion Pictures
Genre: Drama, Film Based On Literature, Horror, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Film, Thriller
Budget: 7.000.000
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Keywords
Keywords: animal research, animal testing, based on novel or book, disability, experiment, monkey, paralysis, rage, revenge, science run amok
Story
Allan (John Pankow), now quadriplegic after an accident, finds hope again when he's given Ella, a trained monkey to help him with daily activities. Initially beneficial, Ella begins displaying unexpected behavior and aggression as she starts picking up on Allan's underlying rage and frustration. This leads her to harm those who get too close to Allan or threaten him, including his therapist Dr. Susan.mongodb (Janine Turner) and his friend George (Stanley DeSantis).
Summary
Directed by George A. Romero ('Night of the Living Dead'), 'Monkey Shines' is a 1988 horror-thriller based on the novel 'The Monkey's Paw'. The film explores themes of disability, revenge, and the consequences of scientific experimentation gone wrong. It stands out for its unique premise involving animal research and the dark side of human emotions.
