If you happen to have a fondness for monkey-themed stories, then we have exciting news for you! The new horror-comedy film The Monkey has just been released in theaters globally, delighting horror enthusiasts everywhere.
Directed by Longlegs filmmaker Osgood Perkins and based on a short story by Stephen King, The Monkey centers on twin brothers whose lives are transformed when a cursed toy monkey enters their world. It’s straightforward – turn the key, and someone meets their end…
As it debuts, you might be wondering, does The Monkey have a post-credit scene? Do you need to remain in your seat after the credits roll? Is there a surprise awaiting horror aficionados? Well, you’re in luck because we have all the answers for you!
Keep reading below for everything you need to know about the post-credit scene in The Monkey that’s likely different from what you might expect… But be warned: spoilers are ahead if you want to enter the scene unprepared!
For more about the film, take a look at our review of The Monkey, which has awarded this gore-fest a glowing four stars. And if you’ve seen the film, check out our ending explained guide for The Monkey, which explores the final act and how it diverges from King’s short story.
Does The Monkey have a post-credit scene?
Yes! The Monkey features a post-credit scene that appears after all the credits have rolled – though it’s a bit different from the typical tease for a sequel… so make sure you stay in your seat until the very end, as you won’t want to miss it.
We’ve broken it down for you below…
The Monkey post-credit scene explained
As the credits begin to wind down, we hear the signature tune that the monkey toy eerily plays when it decides who will be its next victim. If you haven’t experienced it yet, trust us when we say it’s haunting!
However, once the credits are complete, the music halts, and we cut to a brief teaser trailer for Perkins’ forthcoming film Keeper. That’s right – instead of giving us something tied to The Monkey, he offers fans an early glimpse of his next project. This has been confirmed at early preview screenings too, as noted by attendees on social media.
The footage itself is very brief and straightforward, featuring various women engaged in everyday activities like drinking and dancing. Interestingly, each woman appears to be from a different era, with some in period costumes while others are clearly from modern times.
Things take a turn as the women all look directly at the camera, some placing a finger to their lips, signaling for silence. In the final moments, the women start screaming, with some covered in blood, as the camera cuts between them. Meanwhile, a voiceover simply states: “This place isn’t right for me.” Well, that’s certainly ominous.
Once the teaser concludes, we see the film’s title appear on the screen, followed by the words “a dark journey.” Consider us already intrigued!
Not much is known about Keeper at this stage, as only a basic synopsis has been released: “Malcolm and Liz embark on a romantic anniversary retreat to a secluded cabin. When Malcolm unexpectedly departs for the city, Liz is left alone, soon facing a malevolent presence within the cabin.”
Given that the teaser showcased a variety of women from different periods, we speculate that this sinister presence may thrust Liz into various eras—or perhaps into haunting moments from the past…
Actress Tatiana Maslany will portray Liz (with Rossif Sutherland as Malcolm), reuniting with director Perkins after playing mother Lois in The Monkey (if she appears in this first Keeper teaser, it is likely minimal).
In a recent interview with GamesRadar+, Maslany hinted at what fans can expect from Keeper, emphasizing how it diverges from Perkins’ previous films, The Monkey and Longlegs.
She explains: “These three films that have just been or are about to be released in such a short period are incredibly distinct. Their scale differs, their tone varies, and the narrative is quite different. But there a