# Monkey Shines (1988)

> A paralyzed man’s helper monkey becomes the terrifying conduit for rage unleashed by a sinister behavioral experiment.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/18405

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller
- Director: George A. Romero
- Cast: Jason Beghe, John Pankow, Kate McNeil, Joyce Van Patten, Christine Forrest, Stephen Root, Stanley Tucci, Tom Quinn
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095652/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: disturbing, philosophical, claustrophobic, late night horror viewing, genre film marathon

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- [From Beyond (1986)](https://ember.film/movie/8583)
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- [The Hand (1981)](https://ember.film/movie/27160)
- [Forbidden World (1982)](https://ember.film/movie/27260)
- [Xtro 3: Watch the Skies (1995)](https://ember.film/movie/39534)

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