{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"We Love The Monkey","description":"Welcome back to the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast! In this episode, we take a deep dive into the creepy world of horror films featuring murderous, malevolent creatures\u2014be they possessed toys or a rampaging primate. The Monkey (2025) Osgood Perkins takes on Stephen King\u2019s short story in this chilling new horror film starring Theo James in a dual role as twin brothers haunted by a cursed toy monkey. Every time the monkey is wound up, gruesome deaths follow. With a stellar supporting cast that includes Tatiana Maslany, Adam Scott, and Elijah Wood, The Monkey brings a mix of supernatural horror and psychological tension. We break down how this adaptation stacks up against other Stephen King films and whether it delivers on its eerie premise. Demonic Toys (1992) Before The Monkey, the killer toy subgenre was already alive and well with Demonic Toys, a campy horror flick from Full Moon Features. The film follows a police officer trapped in a warehouse with sinister, possessed toys\u2014including the horrifying Baby Oopsie Daisy and the deadly Grizzly Teddy. How does this low-budget horror flick hold up over 30 years later? We revisit the fun, the frights, and the absurdity. Shakma (1990) What\u2019s more terrifying than a haunted toy? How about an out-of-control, enraged baboon? Shakma is a lesser-known cult classic in which medical students are hunted by a rabid primate inside a research facility. It\u2019s a wild, chaotic, and absolutely bizarre horror-thriller. We discuss whether Shakma is a hidden gem or just another cheesy \u201890s horror flick. Join us as we dissect these horror films, share our thoughts on killer monkeys and possessed toys, and, of course, rant about the state of modern horror. Follow Us:   Website: I Hate Critics   Facebook: Everyone is a Critic Podcast   X: @criticspod   Instagram: @criticspod   Patreon: Support Us   Merch:  TeePublic Store   YouTube: Watch Us   Check out Jeff\u2019s art at Jeff Lassiter Art and read Sean\u2019s reviews at Sean at the Movies. Don\u2019t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! ","author_name":"I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/zpnetwork.com\/category\/hatecritics\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35448215\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/185042880"}