Underrated upon release, this is a film that doesn't deserve the flack it has received. This is among Romero's best works that is not a movie dealing with creatures of the undead. The result is a film that is quite disturbing and chilling at the same time. The film blends Slasher and psychological horror elements into one picture and there's a perfect balance between the two. The film does start off slow, but it grabs your attention from the first shot onwards. This is an engaging film that is truly entertaining from start to finish.
This is yet another film that proves that George Romero is a capable director who is able to make other types of horror films. With a great script, and good cast, Monkey Shines is an underrated film that delivers some truly unique chills. That made the film very interesting and memorable.
What really stood out in this film was the performance of the monkey. With a great cast, and effective scares, this is a must see film for horror fans. Disturbing, well executed horror yarn by master director George Romero, Monkey Shines is an accomplished film.