Tatiana Maslany teases Osgood Perkins' upcoming filmKeeper. Perkins directed the recent horror movieThe Monkey, which was based on the Stephen King short story of the same name. Maslany plays Lois Shelburn in the movie, the mother to twin leads Hal and Bill.The Monkeyhas received largely positive reviewsupon release, getting a 79% Tomatometer.Screen Rant’s Mae Abdulbaki gave the movie 6 out of 10 stars, praising the movie’s humor and creative kills. A post-credits sequence fromThe Monkeyincluded a look at Perkins' upcoming filmKeeper.
Speaking withCollider, Maslany teases Perkins' plans for his upcoming movie,Keeper. According to the actor, audiences will find thatKeeperis in an entirely “different world” thanThe Monkey.She goes on to praise the director and his commitment to different stories, saying that Perkins “doesn’t sit in either of those places,” ostensibly referring to the worlds he recently crafted withLonglegsandThe Monkey. Check out the full quote from Maslany below:
It’s in its own little world.
That’s what’s great about Oz is that it doesn’t sit anywhere in either of those places. I’m so excited about it. It was so exciting to watch that preview with an audience. To see it up on the screen. I’m very excited for people to see it.
What This Means For Keeper
Perkins Is Following His Word
Maslany’s statement aboutKeeperaligns withcomments Perkins has made about his future movies. In an interview withThe Kingcast, the horror director mentioned that he is at a phase in his career where he does not want to “retread anything.” This, for him, means most likely not going back to aKing adaptationor doingLonglegs 2that looks anything like the original. As such, it sounds likeKeeper’s starkly different worldthat Maslany describes aligns with the parameters that Perkins set for himself.
Keeperwill have some crossover withThe Monkeyin that it will feature the same director and one of the main actors. However, even the premise itself is different from either of Perkins' immediate predecessors. Per the early synopsis, the film will tell thestory of a wife left alone in a cabin after her husband departs their anniversary trip, leaving her to confront a sinister presence connected to the cabin’s history. From the sound of it and sneak peek,Keeperwill focus heavily on Maslany’s character alone, making it a more intimate character narrative thanPerkins' other works.
Our Take On Maslany’s Keeper Comments
Changing Things Up Does Not Always Work For Perkins
Perkins' commitment not to “sit anywhere in” the worlds he creates makes him stand out in the horror landscape. In a time when horror sequels likeSmile 2andTerrifier 3are doing well at the box office, it can be easy for indie directors to look towards reworking similar material. That said, Perkins' commitment to change is not necessarily synonymous with equal reception, asLonglegswas generally better received thanThe Monkey. Still, making very different types of work can keep things interesting, and if Maslany’s quote pans out,Keeperis one such project.
The Monkey
Cast
The Monkey is a horror film focused on twin brothers who encounter a mysterious wind-up monkey responsible for a series of tragic events within their family. Twenty-five years later, the estranged brothers are compelled to face the cursed toy once again as it resumes its deadly rampage.
