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Monkey Shines: An Experiment in Fear

Monkey Shines (1988)

Thriller, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi | United States

Director: George A. Romero

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Rating: 6.2/10

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SYNOPSIS

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 when she starts responding to Allan's underlying rage and frustration she has the ability to carry our her master's darkest wishes.

Actors

Writer: Michael Stewart, George A. Romero

Producer: Charles Evans, Peter Grunwald

RUNTIME: 113 min

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