The Monkey's Paw

The Monkey's Paw

From the famous story by W. W. Jacobs

1948 · 63 min · ★ 5.9 · Thriller

A curio dealer sells a monkey's paw that can grant the possessor three wishes but warns that disaster will follow.

Directed by Norman Lee · Written by Norman Lee

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