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The Monkey’s Paw (1978) Plot Summary Explained
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- 1978 · 20 mins · English
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- Starring
- Robb Wilson King, Herb Graham, Byron Clarke, Evelyn Coffman, Ted Gold
Adapted from W.W. Jacobs’ classic horror story, the film follows the cursed monkey’s paw that grants its holder three wishes. Each wish is twisted by careless wording, turning the holder’s hopes into dire consequences and showing how the allure of power can lead to tragic, unforeseen disaster.
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