The Jolly Monkey (2025)

The Jolly Monkey is a 2025 horror film directed and written by Ryan Ebert. This chilling thriller takes viewers to an abandoned, isolated motel shrouded in unsettling history. Forty years ago, several families mysteriously disappeared near the old Jolly Monkey Motel. The building was left to decay, its grisly past buried under rumors and fear.

In the present day, the descendants of the original owners gather at the motel to decide the property’s fate. What begins as an uneasy family meeting quickly descends into terror as an unknown figure, dressed as the motel’s long-forgotten mascot, begins picking them off one by one. Trapped in the desolate building, the family must confront both their dark legacy and a relentless killer to survive.

The film stars Dominic Keating as Steven Blythe, a pragmatic family elder trying to hold the group together. Jane Hajduk plays Debra Blythe, whose personal history with the motel makes her especially vulnerable. Courtney Fulk appears as Jenny Blythe, a younger member of the family determined to uncover the truth behind the legend of the Jolly Monkey.

Supporting performances include Neirin Winter as Marshall Blythe, Anthony Jensen as Uncle Joe Williams, and Patrick Labyorteaux as Walter Roberts. Horror veteran Kathleen Turner lends weight to the cast as Carolyn Roberts, while Lisa Cole portrays Aunt Linda Williams.

The Jolly Monkey promises suspense, mystery, and a return to classic slasher horror elements, set against the eerie backdrop of an abandoned roadside motel. With a mix of family secrets and relentless terror, this film aims to keep audiences guessing until the final scene.

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