Monkey Shines

Theatrical - Wide 1988-07-29

Cast Jason Beghe John Pankow Kate McNeil Joyce Patten
Directed by George Romero
Written by George Romero

Genres: Horror Sci-Fi

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When Allan becomes a quadriplegic he loses all hope for living until he meets Ella – a monkey trained to fetch and carry for him around the house, obeying him in all things. But Ella is part of another experiment, and... See more when she starts responding to Allan’s underlying rage and frustration she has the ability to carry our her master’s darkest wishes.

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