Monkey Shines

Film • 1988 • 1h 53m

Monkey Shines

Monkey Shines

Quadriplegic athlete Allan receives a trained monkey, Ella, from friend Geoffrey. Initially, their bond is positive, but Ella’s behavior worsens, affecting Allan’s relationships, including his romantic one with Melanie.

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Status: Released
Release: July 29, 1988 (38 years ago)
Runtime: 1h 53m
Rating: R
Language: English
Origins: United States
AKA: Ella
Tags: animal research animal testing based on novel or book disability drama experiment monkey monster horror paralysis rage revenge science fiction science run amok supernatural horror thriller
Companies: Orion Pictures

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