Movies like Monkey Shines

A brilliant but eccentric scientist's experiments lead to his transformation into a grotesque human-fly hybrid in The Fly. This film delves into the fears surrounding scientific hubris and physical transformation, akin to the experimental thriller elements in Monkey Shines.

Based on Stephen King's novel, Pet Sematary introduces viewers to the concept of pets (and more) returning from the dead with a sinister twist. Fans of Monkey Shines looking for a blend of horror and the complexities of life and death through the lens of our animal companions will find this a compelling watch.

Another adaptation of a Stephen King novel, Cujo presents a once-friendly family dog that turns into a fearsome beast due to rabies. Animal horror enthusiasts who appreciated the tension and the animal-human bond explored in Monkey Shines may find Cujo's terrifying transformation similarly engaging.

Mimic involves genetically modified insects designed to eliminate a cockroach population carrying a deadly disease, but instead, they evolve into a grave threat to humanity. Fans of Monkey Shines may appreciate the theme of experimentation gone wrong and its horrific consequences.

Arachnophobia plays on the fear of spiders as a species' new to science wreaks havoc in a small American town. Like Monkey Shines, it combines the horror elements with an exploration of ordinary creatures becoming extraordinary threats.

Man's Best Friend follows a genetically engineered dog that escapes from a laboratory and wreaks havoc on unsuspecting humans. The movie plays with the bond between man and animal, turning it into a thrilling chase, much like what Monkey Shines offers its audience.