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The Monkey's Paw

2024 · 11 min

A short, somber tale that tightens its grip slowly, trading shocks for a creeping sense of dread and inevitable consequence.

Directed by
Benjamin Popkin
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Tagline
There's a price to pay for tampering with fate.
Overview
After receiving a magical Monkey's Paw from an old friend, Mr. White, a weary old man, turns to it in a desperate attempt to save his family from financial ruin. But, the consequences are far more terrifying than he could have ever imagined.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Fate, grief, family, guilt
Content
Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Benjamin Popkin
Genres
Horror, Thriller
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror7
    Humour1
    Realism5
    Romance1
    Tension7
    Darkness7
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight6

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    horror, thriller
    Directed by
    Benjamin Popkin
    Written by
    Benjamin Popkin, W.W. Jacobs
    Starring
    Grover Austin, Steve Poore, ML Fitzgibbon, Logan Smith, Larry Calabretta, Cameron Jenkins
    Cinematography
    Era A. Ghali
    Runtime
    11 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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