THE MONKEY
February 12, 2025, 7:00 P.M.
The Ray Stark Family Theatre, SCA 108, George Lucas Building, USC School of Cinematic Arts Complex, 900 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Outside the Box [Office] and Neon invite you to attend
A Special Sneak Preview Screening of
THE MONKEY

Directed by Osgood Perkins
Screenplay by Osgood Perkins
Based on a short story by Stephen King
Produced by Dave Caplan, Michael Clear, Chris Ferguson,
Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, and James Wan
Followed by a Q&A with Director of Photography Nico Aguilar
and VFX Supervisor Edward J. Douglas
7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 12th, 2025
The Ray Stark Family Theatre, SCA 108
George Lucas Building, USC School of Cinematic Arts Complex
900 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
FREE ADMISSION. OPEN EXCLUSIVELY TO
USC STUDENTS, FACULTY & STAFF.
NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
RSVPs ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.
FOOD AND DRINKS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN THE AUDITORIUM.
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About The Monkey
Based on the Stephen King short story, and produced by James Wan (The Conjuring, Saw), The Monkey is a new trip from Longlegs writer/director, Osgood Perkins. When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy.
Provided courtesy of Neon. Rated R. Running time: 98 minutes.
https://neonrated.com/films/the-monkey
About the Guests
NICO AGUILAR, AMC (Director of Photography)
Nico Aguilar, AMC, is a Mexican-American feature film cinematographer. He is known for his work on Pedro Páramo by Rodrigo Prieto, Chupa by Jonás Cuarón, and now The Monkey by Oz Perkins. He is also known for his additional photography work on Marvel’s Echo, Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, and Julie Taymor’s Glorias. Beyond narrative filmmaking, Nico has worked extensively in the music and commercial scene, collaborating with artists and companies such as Doechii, Chappell Roan, Apple, Oakley, and Snapchat. Among his accolades, Nico has won the ASC Heritage Award and the International Kodak Scholarship Award.
EDWARD J. DOUGLAS (VFX Supervisor)
Bio coming soon.
About Outside the Box [Office]
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Check-In & Reservations
This screening is free of charge and open EXCLUSIVELY to USC Students. NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. A reservation confirmation will automatically be sent to your e-mail account upon successfully making an RSVP through this website. Doors will open at 6:30 P.M.
All SCA screenings are OVERBOOKED to ensure seating capacity in the theater, therefore seating is not guaranteed based on RSVPs. The RSVP list will be checked in on a first-come, first-served basis until the theater is full. Once the theater has reached capacity, we will no longer be able to admit guests, regardless of RSVP status.
Accessibility Needs
Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact Alessandro Ago, Executive Director, Film Programming and Special Projects, at aago@cinema.usc.edu or 213-740-2330. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least seven days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.
Parking
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Contact Information
Name: Alessandro Ago
Email: aago@cinema.usc.edu