Osgood Perkins is steadily making a name for himself in the horror film landscape, a feat partly influenced by his illustrious family background—his father being a renowned horror figure—and his own significant contributions to the genre. With standout projects such as the harrowing serial killer drama *Longlegs* and the recent dark comedy-horror film *The Monkey*, adapted from a story by the legendary Stephen King, Perkins is riding a wave of increased recognition. This newfound success has opened doors for him to explore fresh ventures in low-to-mid-budget horror, enhanced by his recent partnership with Neon and the launch of his own production company.
According to an announcement from *The Hollywood Reporter*, Perkins has secured a first-look deal with Neon, alongside the introduction of Phobos, a production company he will helm with partner Chris Ferguson. As part of this innovative arrangement, Neon will serve as the main platform for Perkins’ projects, which he and Ferguson will produce. In addition to their own films, they will also have the opportunity to collaborate on works by other directors under the Neon label. This partnership will cover not only the U.S. theatrical releases of these projects but also manage their international distribution.
Perkins boasts a notable directorial resume, which includes films like *The Blackcoat’s Daughter*, initially released as *February*, as well as titles such as *I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House* and *Gretel & Hansel*. His latest work, *The Monkey*, received digital distribution from Neon just a month ago. For fans of physical media, this film is set for release on 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD on June 24, with pre-orders available now.
The cast of *The Monkey* is a rich mix of talent, featuring Theo James from *The White Lotus* playing the older versions of twin characters, while Christian Convery from *Sweet Tooth* takes on the roles of their younger selves. The film also includes performances from notable actors such as Elijah Wood (*The Lord of the Rings*), Tatiana Maslany (*She-Hulk: Attorney at Law*), Colin O’Brien (*Wonka*), Rohan Campbell (*Halloween Ends*), and Sarah Levy (*Schitt’s Creek*). Produced by the experienced James Wan and Michael Clear at Atomic Monster, the project also involved Jason Cloth and Dave Caplan from C2 Motion Picture Group. Executive producers include Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Fred Berger from Automatik, alongside Peter Luo and Nancy Xu from Stars Collective, and John Friedberg of Black Bear, with Chris Ferguson contributing his expertise as well. The collaborative aspect of *The Monkey* saw a partnership between Atomic Monster and Stars Collective, backed financially by C2 Motion Picture Group.
As Osgood Perkins continues to carve out his niche in horror, his growing body of work and new ventures signal a promising future, both for him and the genre as a whole.
