Monkey Shines

Year of Publication
1988
Publication Type
Screenplay
Language
English
Contributors Author: George A. [Andrew] Romero
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Abstract
Allan Mann (Jason Beghe), a law student and athlete, is rendered quadriplegic after an accident, but bonds with Ella, his highly intelligent Capuchin service monkey. Ella becomes homicidal after being subjected to experimental testing.
Notes
Based on a novel by Michael Stewart (1945— ). The film was shot in Pittsburgh.
Author Biography
George Romero (1940—2017), born in the Bronx and educated at Carnegie Mellon University, was a filmmaker and pioneer of the horror film genre.
Time
1980s
Published
unpublished
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