Is Monkey Shines: An Experiment in Fear on MGM+ UK?

Name: Monkey Shines: An Experiment in Fear
Director: George A. Romero
Genre: Horror
Released: 1988
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Jason Beghe, John Pankow, Kate McNeil, Joyce Van Patten, Christine Forrest

Yes, Monkey Shines: An Experiment in Fear (1988) is currently available to stream on MGM+ UK.

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Monkey Shines: An Experiment in Fear(1988)

Horror

1h 53m

Last verified: 19/04/2026 — This information may be out of date

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Synopsis

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.