After receiving a magical Monkey's Paw from an old friend, Mr. White, a weary old man, turns to it in a desperate attempt to save his family from financial ruin. But, the consequences are far more terrifying than he could have ever imagined.

After Jake Tilton is given a mystical "monkey's paw" talisman that grants its possessor three wishes, he finds his world turned upside down after his first two wishes result in his malevolent coworker, Tony Cobb, being resurrected from the dead. When Cobb pressures Jake into using the final wish to reunite Cobb with his son, his intimidation quickly escalates into relentless murder - forcing Jake to outwit his psychotic friend and save his remaining loved ones.

An adaptation of the short story. Set in England in 1936.

A mother wishes for the return of her dead son, a wish that is granted by the severed paw of a dead monkey.

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

Adapted from the story by W.W. Jacobs, this is a classic horror tale in which a monkey's paw holds magical powers and grants the bearer three wishes. Unfortunately, you get what you wish for, and unwise or poorly worded wishes can lead to catastrophe as it does in this story.

Mr. White and his son Herbert are given an ancient deity that can grant 3 wishes, each having one consequence.

Adaptation of the classic

An old army sergeant, back in England after long service in India, shows some old friends a strange possession he's acquired - a monkey's paw which can make wishes come true.

The White family await their guest. Sergeant-Major Morris has just returned from serving in India.He carries a cursed monkey's paw. It can grant the owner three wishes. Is it magic? A curse? Or pure coincidence?

A couple dreams that a magic paw returns their dead son.

The monkey's paw can make wishes come true. But not in the ways people expect.

It is crazy to think that the severed paw of a monkey can change destiny. Isn't it?

Be careful of what you wish for - it might come true, but no in the way you expect.

A paw grants its owner three wishes, causing his son to die and return from the grave.

British adaptation of the story “The Monkey’s Paw” from 1919.

British television adaptation of W.W. Jacobs‘ short story from 1939.

"The Monkey's Paw", a short story by W.W. Jacobs is acted out by local talents in WSKG's studio for this 2013 Expressions Halloween Special. The story tells of a family who didn't realize that their wishes could have unintended consequences. The actors are from Southern Tier Actors Read (S.T.A.R).

A modern-day Londoner, Aladdin, inherits an ancient monkey’s paw believed to grant wishes, only to discover that every desire comes at a soul-crushing price. As those around him fall victim to its curse, he must confront a growing evil — and the demonic force that feeds on every wish made.

Mr.White, their wife and son, receive the visit of a person that possesses a monkey's paw with magic powers: it grants three desires. But the monkey's paw has the power of demonstrating that the destination governs the life of the men and that nobody can oppose without receiving a hideous punishment.