Monkey’s Magic Merry Go Round

A children's television presenter suffers from amnesia and attempts to recover his lost memories. During this process, he discovers that his former puppet companions have become menacing. As his perception of reality breaks down, the distinction between his professional act and a terrifying nightmare disappears.

Directed by Aidan Leary, who also co-wrote the screenplay with C.R. Thompson, this American horror film was produced by Jordan Yale Levine, Jordan Beckerman, and Joe Swanberg. The movie features Michael Gilio in the lead role as James Jensen. The ensemble cast includes Frank Cesario, C.R. Thompson, Jackie Shook, Connar Brown Sprenger, and Ben Gojer. Produced by Yale Entertainment, Great Escape, and Terror Town, the production involved a credited crew of 41 people.

Released on May 14, 2026, with a runtime of 91 minutes, the film has been received positively by its audience. On TMDB, it holds a rating of 7.9/10 based on 41 votes.