Monkey’s Magic Merry Go Round

"Welcome to the Neighborhood."

2026 1h 31m EN

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7.8

BANGER

★7.8TMDB · 45

Horror

Synopsis

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After a mysterious bout of amnesia, a beloved children’s television host struggles to piece together his fractured memories, only to find his once-cheerful puppet co-stars behaving with sinister intent. As reality unravels, the line between performance and nightmare begins to blur.

“Welcome to the Neighborhood.”

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Cast

Michael Gilio
James Jensen
Frank Cesario
Monkey / Profoctopus
C.R. Thompson
Monkey's "Hands"
Jackie Shook
Fausty Fox
Connar Brown Sprenger
Bird / Beaver
Ben Gojer
Beaver (voice)
Rob Chesler
King Rory Lion
Erick Heyer-Fogelberg
Ferret

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Aidan Leary
Writers: C.R. Thompson, Aidan Leary
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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1 / 8

ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Aidan Leary, shot by Kevin Veselka. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Kyle William Stephens. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor C.R. Thompson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 8

CAST

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Michael Gilio and Frank Cesario and C.R. Thompson carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Welcome to the Neighborhood.".

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt32881442 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 45 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Aidan Leary directs. Kevin Veselka behind the camera. Kyle William Stephens scores. C.R. Thompson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
2Directed by Aidan Leary, shot by Kevin Veselka. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Kyle William Stephens. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor C.R. Thompson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Michael Gilio and Frank Cesario and C.R. Thompson carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Welcome to the Neighborhood.".
7IMDB entry: tt32881442 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 45 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Kevin Veselka
Original score: Kyle William Stephens
Editing: C.R. Thompson
Makeup / hair: Cyle Williamson
Sound: Anthony Canchola
Runtime: 91 min · 1h 31m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: Monkey’s Magic Merry Go Round (2026)

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What people are saying

Sierbahnn2026-07-26
★ 6/10
Children's TV has always been a bit unhinged and disconcerting, to be fair, and this just takes it to the next level. The cast is small, the set is somewhat claustrophobic and surreal, and it builds a tension for the plot. It is a lovely little movie which does take itself quite seriously, and pulls it off well.

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