They each have a relationship with the monkey and have both asked it to kill someone on their behalf.
Of course, that doesnt work out, but Bill tries anyway.
Frustrated the monkey wouldnt kill Hal, Bill shook it, attempting to force it to do his bidding.
That leads to multiple deaths in town.
In an interview,Perkins said he wanted to embraceThe Monkeys chaosby throwing in symbolism from the Bible.
The reference is to Revelations 6:8, in which a pale horse appears and on it rides Death.
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If he and Petey never turn the key again, its unlikely any more deaths could happen.
With the help of Petey,Hal will likely keep the monkey stored and locked awayinside his home.
Together,The Monkeys castof characters can confirm it never falls into the hands of other people.
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Conversely, Hal could also rent out a storage space for the monkey to double up on security.
What Happened To Bill & Hal’s Dad?
Petey disappeared after that, with the twins mother calling him a deadbeat dad.
The details of Peteys whereabouts remain a mystery inThe Monkeyand hes only mentioned a handful of times.
Whats more, Kings version ofThe Monkeydoesnt have drumsticks for the monkey and Hal doesnt have a twin.
Hal also has two sons, though he only recruits Petey to help him with the monkey.
The ending ofThe Monkeyis not the only change Perkins makes to the short story.
Revenge is also not a big element of the short story like it is in the film.
This would kickstart more murders and introduce a new group of characters.
A sequel could also focus on another toy with the ability to cause death.
But instead of a sequel,The Monkeycould have a prequel focused on Hal and Bills dad.
The Real Meaning Of The Monkey
Death is at the center ofThe Monkey.
Death is constant, all around, and unexpected.
Death is random and doesnt care about revenge or anger.
Theres no rhyme or reason for it its like life, as the message on the monkeys box states.
