Blue Monkey
While working in a greenhouse, a man receives an insect bite after touching an exotic plant. Immediately, he falls ill and is taken to an emergency room where the doctors diagnose him as suffering from an unknown bacteria, and a strange parasite which emerges from his mouth as a large slimy wormlike creature. Soon, there are more cases of bacterial infection, but the more immediate problem for the hospital is the wormlike creature which after accidental exposure to a genetic growth stimulant grows to monstrous proportions and starts a reign of terror and bloodshed in the hospitals abandoned wing.
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Plot Summary
A group of scientists working on a remote tropical island discover that a deadly, rapidly growing plant is responsible for the mysterious disappearances and deaths of locals. As the alien plant, dubbed 'Blue Monkey', begins to spread and mutate, they must find a way to stop its aggressive growth before it consumes the entire island and potentially the world.
Critical Reception
Blue Monkey received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics finding its plot predictable and its special effects uninspired. While some acknowledged its attempt at blending sci-fi with horror elements, it is generally considered a lesser-known entry in the creature-feature genre of the 1980s.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a slow pace and a lack of suspense.
- Special effects are unconvincing and detract from the horror elements.
- The plot is derivative of other creature-feature films.
Google audience: Audience reception for Blue Monkey is largely unavailable, but available comments suggest a low appreciation for its dated special effects and unoriginal story.
Fun Fact
Despite its title and premise, the 'Blue Monkey' is not an animal but a type of aggressive, extraterrestrial plant.
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