Other Titles • Monkey Shines • Ella (1988) • Monkey Shines: An Experiment in Fear • Der Affe im Menschen (1988) • Monkey Shines: An Experiment in Terror
Trivia from Monkey Shines (1988)
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Filmed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, beginning July 11, 1987.
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Estimated budget: $7 million.
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Theatrical release: July 29, 1988.
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Director George A. Romero's original ending was changed to satisfy his backers.
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Traditionally, monkeys that go through the Helping Hands program, such as the one presented in the film, have their teeth removed in case they bite anyone. Boo, who really went through the Helping Hands training, was selected because she still had her teeth, thus appearing more menacing.
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MONKEY SHINES featured one of actor-director Stanley Tucci's first screen appearances.
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Janine Turner later played Maggie on TV's NORTHERN EXPOSURE.
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