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The Monkey’s Mask

The Monkey’s Mask

2001
Crime Thriller
93 min R Australia
4.3 / 10
5.1 IMDB

A lesbian private detective dives head first into murder, manipulation and the consuming power of sex.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Samantha Lang / James McTeigue
Starring
Susie Porter / Kelly McGillis / Abbie Cornish / John Noble / Brendan Cowell / Marton Csokas / Linden Wilkinson / Deborah Mailman

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

intriguing dark provocative complex gritty tense compelling mature atmospheric uneven challenging

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
May 10, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The allure of 'The Monkey's Mask' lies in its bold subject matter and a capable ensemble led by Susie Porter. She embodies the hardboiled detective trope with a modern, queer sensibility. The film delves into themes of sex…

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Arthur Pendelton
May 10, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

While 'The Monkey's Mask' boasts a strong cast including Susie Porter and Kelly McGillis, its ambition to blend detective procedural with explorations of sexuality and crime doesn't quite land. Porter delivers a stoic performance, but the script often…

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Genevieve Dubois
May 10, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a film that dares to be provocative. 'The Monkey's Mask' offers a potent cocktail of murder, sexual intrigue, and a formidable female lead in Susie Porter. Her portrayal of a detective navigating a treacherous landscape is…

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Marcus Bellweather
May 10, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'The Monkey's Mask' presents a compelling, albeit familiar, neo-noir premise centred on a lesbian private investigator. Susie Porter is the undeniable draw, conveying a world-weariness that suits the genre. The supporting cast, including Kelly McGillis and John Noble,…

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Eleanor Vance
May 10, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Susie Porter anchors 'The Monkey's Mask' with a steely performance as a private detective drawn into a dangerous spiral. The film attempts to weave a taut thriller around themes of murder and desire, though its execution can feel…

FAQs

Absolutely. The explicit mention of a 'lesbian private detective' at the heart of the plot strongly indicates that 'The Monkey's Mask' will delve into complex female relationships. The narrative's emphasis on murder, manipulation, and sex suggests these relationships will be central to the unfolding drama, potentially exploring themes of intimacy, power dynamics, and emotional entanglement.