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.
Practical Effects
Monkey actors + puppetry that'll haunt you
Acting
Beghe's full-body performance without using his body
Direction
Romero's most underrated, patient slow-burn

Director
George A. Romero
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Romero fought studio pressure to cut the ending; the theatrical release has four different conclusions depending on region.
The film sparked actual debates in disability studies about 'helper animal' narratives and bodily autonomy—rare for 1988 horror.