The Monkey
| "The Monkey" | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Stephen King | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Horror |
| Publication | |
| Published in | Gallery |
| Publication type | Periodical |
| Media type | Magazine |
| Publication date | November 1980 |
"The Monkey" is a 1980 horror short story by Stephen King featuring a cursed cymbal-banging monkey toy. The story was first published as a booklet included in Gallery magazine in 1980. It was significantly revised and published in King's collection Skeleton Crew in 1985.
"The Monkey" was nominated for a British Fantasy Award for best short story in 1982 and best horror at that time.