The host featured the title during a Halloween special, describing it as a classic, chilling horror tale that warns about unintended consequences and the danger of careless wishes. They highlighted its 1902 origin, its appearance in Harper's Magazine, and its cultural impact, including a parody in The Simpsons. The episode presented the story as a notable example of timeless horror.
Episode: The Monkey's Paw - A Halloween Special Story
This story was read for Halloween as a classic, chilling horror tale about unintended consequences and being careful what you wish for. It was originally written in 1902 and featured in Harper's Magazine, making it a classic of the horror genre.
For Halloween, I'm reading The Monkeys Paw by W.W. Jenkins.
A classic, chilling horror story of unintended consequences and being careful what you wish for. Written in 1902 and featured in Harper's Magazine, it's one of the classics of the genre and even has the honour of being parodied in the Treehouse of Horror series on The Simpsons.
He put a spell on it, so that three separate men could each have three wishes from it.
I wish for two hundred pounds, said the old man distinctedly. A fine crash from the piano greeted the words, interrupted by a shuddering cry from the old man.
The old woman's voice strained and panting. The bolt! She cried loudly. Come down, I can't reach it.