The Monkey's Paw is a 2013 American horror film based on the 1902 short story by author W. W.

[3] The film revolves around Jake Tilton, who receives a mysterious monkey's paw talisman that grants him three wishes.

[not verified in body] The film was released in theaters and video on demand on October 8, 2013.

Jake rubs the paw and jokingly wishes for the muscle car outside the bar.

As Jake and Tony leave, they notice that the muscle car is unlocked with the keys in the ignition.

Speeding away, Jake swerves to avoid hitting an alligator and crashes the car, killing Tony.

Jake attempts to use the monkey's paw to revive Tony, then panics and runs when a truck approaches.

The truck driver, a young blonde woman, begins to call for an ambulance.

He goes to his brother Charlie's house for breakfast and to discuss their terminally ill mother.

A fortune teller says that Jake has willingly entered into evil and is responsible for the man with no soul.

Jake visits Gillespie, who reveals that his father had wished on the paw, bringing his family great misfortune.

Jake awakens in an ambulance, panicking about the paw, and is restrained by EMT personnel.