A mother wishes for the return of her dead son--a wish that is granted by the severed paw of a dead monkey..
Is it worth the time? Honestly, only if you are into those old, dusty black-and-white films where the shadows do more work than the actors. If you are looking for a fast-paced thriller, skip it. You will probably hate the pacing if you need constant movement. But there is something about the 1933 version of The Monkey...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Wesley Ruggles
Rudolf Liebscher
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"Is it worth the time? Honestly, only if you are into those old, dusty black-and-white films where the shadows do more work than the actors. If you are looking for a fast-paced thriller, skip it. You will probably hate the pacing if you need constant movement. But there is something about the 1933 version of The Monkey's Paw that gets under your skin. It is not exactly a masterpiece of terror, but it has this heavy, damp atmosphere that feels like a foggy London night. The vibe The whole thing ..."
George Edwards
W.W. Jacobs, Louis N. Parker, Graham John
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