THE FILM THEY TRIED TO STOP YOU FROM SEEING
"A cult classic the in the mould of Withnail & I "
Robert Chalmers, The Independent
"I became an act actor solely so I could appear in material like this, its one of the best scripts I've ever read"
David Threlfall
 This is the story of Donald Leek, a bachelor freak, from Burnley whose hobbies include keep fit and indulging in "back-passage sexual activity" with a Julie Andrews look-a-like and a tub of Chunky Monkey ice cream. Seems simple enough.
However, this evening, before Julie arrives, he must dispose of the body parts of Mr Azam, manager of his favourite indian restaurant who apparently made the fatal mistake of forgetting to send Donald a Christmas card.
Cleaning up dismembered bodies is a chore at the best of times, not least when the process is continually disrupted by a string of unwelcome visitors. The uninvited party includes a porn star, a pair of evangelical skinheads and a one-testicaled millionaire. Even the Son of God himself (also known as Trevor) pops in for a cup of tea and the evening spirals into a surreal sequence of events including cabaret singing and miracle working. Needless to say, the bizarre invasion irritates Donald and Donald is someone you don't want to irritate.
CHUNKY MONKEY is released by REVOLVER ENTERTAINMENT on 5 th August, and on DVD 29 th August.
Deeming the content defamatory, a multitude of lawyers attempted to bring this independent British film to its knees, but after three years of litigation and five lawsuits, CHUNKY MONKEY has emerged triumphant.
Starring David Threlfall (Shameless), Alison Steadman (Abigail's Party), Colin McFarlane (Batman Begins), Stephen Mangan (Green Wing)
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