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Monkey Shines (1988)
A quadriplegic man is given a trained monkey help him with every day activities, until the little monkey begins to develop feelings, and rage, against its new master and those who get too close to him.
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Monkey Shines works because it combines Dark, sharp, ominous. Best when you want edge, tension, and a mental hook. The audience signal is solid enough to trust the ride.
Mood fit
Best when you want edge, tension, and a mental hook.
Who it is for
Great for friends, solo late-night watching, and people who like clues.
Tone
Dark, sharp, ominous
Pacing
Fast to medium-fast with regular spikes.
Why Cinento recommends it
Cinento recommends Monkey Shines because it scores well for Best when you want edge, tension, and a mental hook. It also balances Dark, sharp, ominous.
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Who should watch Monkey Shines?
Great for friends, solo late-night watching, and people who like clues.
What kind of tone does Monkey Shines have?
Dark, sharp, ominous Fast to medium-fast with regular spikes.