The Monkey TV Spot Rejected by Multiple Networks

Horror Movies Uncut
Jan 30
1 min read

Neon’s attempt to air The Monkey TV spot was rejected by multiple networks, adding to the film’s growing buzz. — Neon’s *The Monkey* TV spot gets hilariously denied by multiple networks.

Looks like we can officially scratch The Monkey off the list for a Super Bowl spot—though, let’s be honest, that would probably eat up half the budget. Yesterday, Neon announced that multiple networks hilariously denied their request for The Monkey’s TV spot, reinforcing the film’s already notorious reputation for pushing boundaries. Much like the controversy surrounding its trailers, it seems certain scenes are proving too intense for mainstream airtime.

So far, four networks have rejected the spot, but there’s still a chance it could slip through elsewhere. In the meantime, check out the email responses from the studios regarding the denials—whether real or part of Neon’s clever marketing campaign, it’s another brilliant move in building hype for Osgood Perkins’ adaptation of Stephen King’s The Monkey, starring Theo James.

1 Comment

Imani Lesch

Jun 30

I found the story about "The Monkey TV Spot Rejected by Multiple Networks" really interesting. It shows how tough it can be to get creative ideas accepted in traditional media. Nowadays, many businesses turn to platforms like Facebook Ads to reach their audience more directly and creatively. Using Facebook Ads gives marketers more control over targeting and messaging, which can be a huge advantage when networks don’t see the potential. It’s inspiring to see how advertising continues to evolve beyond TV spots, opening new doors for innovative campaigns.