Monkey Shines

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:animal_actor Monkey named Boo
gptkbp:audience cult following
gptkbp:based_on novel by Michael Stewart
gptkbp:box_office $1.5 million
gptkbp:censorship controversial scenes
gptkbp:character_arc Allan's transformation
gptkbp:character_development focus on psychological horror
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Michael_Gornick
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_analysis examined in film studies
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed reviews
gptkbp:criticism analyzed by various critics
gptkbp:cult_status yes
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired discussions on animal rights
gptkbp:cultural_references referenced in other media
gptkbp:director gptkb:George_A._Romero
gptkbp:editor Pasquale Buba
gptkbp:fan_base dedicated fan community
gptkbp:film_awards nominated for several awards
gptkbp:film_festival gptkb:N/_A
gptkbp:film_score suspenseful and eerie
gptkbp:film_series gptkb:N/_A
gptkbp:film_technique use of POV shots
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Pittsburgh,_Pennsylvania
gptkbp:genre gptkb:horror
gptkbp:home_media_release multiple formats
DVD and Blu-ray
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Monkey Shines
gptkbp:influenced later horror films with animal themes
gptkbp:influenced_by science fiction themes
Frankenstein themes
gptkbp:influences Animal behavior in horror films
gptkbp:inspiration real-life stories of animal assistance
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:language_spoken notable quotes
gptkbp:legacy part of Romero's horror filmography
gptkbp:main_character Allan Mann
gptkbp:merchandise limited edition items
gptkbp:music_composer gptkb:Bernard_Herrmann
gptkbp:narrative_style non-linear storytelling
gptkbp:notable_actor gptkb:John_Pankow
gptkb:Diane_Venora
gptkb:Jason_Beghe
gptkbp:plot A man becomes a quadriplegic and is cared for by a trained monkey.
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Orion_Pictures
gptkbp:rating gptkb:R
gptkbp:release_date August 5, 1988
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1988
gptkbp:remake gptkb:N/_A
gptkbp:runtime 93 minutes
gptkbp:screenings limited theatrical release
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:George_A._Romero
gptkbp:soundtrack released on vinyl
gptkbp:special_effects gptkb:Tom_Savini
gptkbp:symbolism monkey as a reflection of humanity
gptkbp:theme friendship and betrayal
gptkbp:visual_effects practical effects
gptkbp:writer gptkb:George_A._Romero
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:George_A._Romero
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5