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This movie started off very well, and I was beginning to think that I had stumbled across a pleasant surprise. Unfortunately, things weren't nearly as interesting in the second half, and so I can't quite recommend this one. The best scenes are when the chimps are displaying their remarkable talents. In fact, the pleasure of watching the chimpanzees is almost enough to make up for the otherwise mediocre story. The novelty does wear off, though, and the film suffers badly as a result. Shue and Stamp are both effective, but the script simply runs out of steam in the second half. Watch only if you love chimps.

I think this was a break-through movie for Elizabeth Shue. It was the first time I heard of her as an actress. I think I saw the movie back in 1988, but it made quite an impact on my young impressionable mind. After watching the movie, I had a real fascination with primate intelligence. The psycho-sexual interaction between Shue and the monkeys stayed in mind all this time. In particular, I remember quite vividly the bathroom scene. It was strange from me to see that back then. And, everytime I see anyone take a bath or shower with a pet in the bathroom on a movie or commercial, I think of that scene.

Richard Franklin is a self-proclaimed Hitchcock fan (he made "Psycho II", after all), and you've got to hand it to him, "Link" is more artfully directed than the average mid-80s horror film, with some nice camera movements and some even nicer transition shots. It moves slowly, though, and some characters seem to be introduced only to pump up the body count. Elizabeth Shue, in only her second role, is admirable in the way she holds her own against the naturally scene-stealing chimpanzees. (**1/2)

College student, Jane Chase (Elisabeth Shue) gets what should be a dream job as assistant to her primatology professor, Dr. Phillips (Terrence Stamp). All she has to do is move into Phillips' remote castle, and help him with his ape experiments. Jane is amazed by the two chimpanzees named Imp and Voodoo, but is really intrigued by the orangutan "butler" named LINK. Everything goes smoothly, right up until Dr. Phillips goes missing, leaving Jane at the mercy of an increasingly menacing Link!

Any other human visitors are dealt with rather savagely, and the injuries and deaths begin to mount.

Ms. Shue's character is charming, and even manages to be firm with Link when necessary. Stamp is superb as always, though his role is more of an extended cameo. This is a superior "animals run amok" movie, with some actual terror generated by the simians involved. Link (Locke the Orangutan) himself is quite convincing in his intimidating role! An unexpected treat...

I was about 8-9 years old in the late 80s and I remember having a huge crush on Elisabeth Shue… She starred in one of my favorite childhood movies called "Adventures in Babysitting" (a.k.a. "A Night on the Town") and I remember being crazy in love and simultaneously jealous because the babysitters that I had those days nearly weren't as cool as she was. Anyways, back then I didn't know that Miss Shue previously already starred in a horror movie that I wasn't allowed to watch yet. With a bit of crazy imagination, "Adventures in Babysitting" is actually similar to "Link", since in both movies Elisabeth Sue gets into serious trouble whilst babysitting, only in "Link" she's babysitting a rather different type of animal species.

"Link" is an entertaining and unpretentious '80s horror creature-feature, well-written by the Aussie genre veteran Everett De Roche ("Long Weekend", "Razorback") and well-directed by the Aussie genre director Richard Franklin ("Patrick", "Psycho II"). After attending just one lecture, the ambitious American zoology student Jane Chase eagerly accepts the rather eccentric Professor Steven Philip's proposal to come and work for him in his spooky old mansion somewhere high up on the cliffs in the middle of Scottish nowhere. Jane gets welcomed by Link, a clever orangutan in a butler's outfit, and Prof. Philip also has two other apes running around: the chimpanzees Imp and Voodoo. Both Link and Voodoo are getting a bit too old and difficult to work with, so Dr. Philip arranges for a sleazy animal trader to come take them away. Soon after he mysteriously vanishes and Jane remains trapped at the estate with the apes. She discovers that Link knew what fate Philip had in store for him and suddenly it's no more Mr. Nice Orangutan… Richard Franklin built his entire career around the fact that he's a massive Alfred Hitchcock fanatic and he once again demonstrates it in this movie as well. Apart from a couple of 'Hitchcockian' plot aspects, Franklin also copies a lot of stylistic and visual trademarks of The Master of Suspense. Jerry Goldsmith's catchy score also reminded me quite a bit to the legendary music used in "Psycho". All the action and suspense takes place during the last half hour, or even less, but Franklin cannot be rushed and patiently takes his time to build up towards a dazzling climax. Of course, the crew member who deserves the most praise remains Ray Berwick, as he was the animal trainer and thus responsible for the impressive stunts that Imp and Link perform.

American zoology student Jane Chase takes a job working as assistant to English anthropologist Steven Philips (Terence Stamp). At Philips' remote cliff-top home, she is introduced to the other inhabitants: chimps Voodoo and Imp, and Link (who I think is supposed to be a chimp, but is actually played by an orangutan), an ex-circus ape who dresses as a butler and likes to smoke cigars. When Philips decides to have the ageing Link taken care of (i.e. put to sleep), the hairy beast fights back, killing its owner and terrorising Jane.

Philips isn't a very nice man: he continues to dress Link in human clothes and perpetuates the ape's smoking habit, and he treats all of his animals cruelly. Worse still, he makes cups of tea in the microwave, which is just plain wrong. In short, he deserves a nasty death. Jane, on the other hand, is played by the lovely Elisabeth Shue, and although she probably makes tea with ice and lemon, she can be forgiven because she is American and hot. She will clearly survive to the end. It's predictable stuff, but still a whole lot of fun thanks to smart direction from Richard Franklin (Psycho II), who gradually builds the pace to an exciting climax, great performances from the apes (kudos to trainer Ray Berwick), and a wonderful locale (the house is magnificent). There's even a nude scene from Shue, the shapely beauty ogled by Link (and who can blame him?) as she prepares for a bath.

Even the film's less-than-perfect moments prove highly entertaining: there's a wonderfully tacky scene transition from a pair of spectacles to the view from a pair of binoculars; we have dreadful use of The Kink's classic Ape Man; a 'dummy falling down a well' death scene is hilarious; also try not to laugh when Shue slaps the monkey (NOT a euphemism); and don't forget about Link lifting a transit van and pushing it over a cliff (just how strong is he supposed to be?). It's the stuff that bad movies are made of, but also enjoyable ones. The only thing I genuinely didn't like was Jerry Goldsmith's score, which is way too derivative of his music for Gremlins.

A zoology student (Elisabeth Shue) must try to out smart a murderous and super-intelligent orangutan.

The 1980s were a strong decade for monkey-themed horror. Not only did we get Argento's "Phenomena", but one of George Romero's better films, "Monkeyshines". This one has probably fallen through the cracks, despite coming from director Richard Franklin ("Psycho II") and starring a pre-babysitting Shue and the wonderful Terence Stamp.

The film also raises some great ethical and philosophical questions about how primates should be treated. Are murderous monkeys responsible for their behavior? And is the professor in this film a hero of science or a villain who mistreats his experiments?

This was a good film, the second half is when the action picks up. The tension between Shue and the old circus ape is truly scary. The only complaint I have is the awful music in the background. If you are a true horror fan I suggest you give this movie a chance.

Link, a British horror film starring Terence Stamp, Elisabeth Shue, two chimps and an orangutan. The Link of the title is the orangutan, though we are asked to believe he is a chimp, and he's getting on a bit and his master, Dr. Steven Phillip (Stamp), is ready to send him of to the primate farm in the sky. Only Link is a smart cookie, he likes a smoke, and he likes to menace Jane Chase (Shue) who is working for peanuts as Steven's housekeeper so as to get experience from the good doctor.

So, when Steven vanishes half way through the movie, Jane is left to her own devices with mad primate and good primate. But wait, a clumsy set-up sees her joined by some pals late in the day, the cannon fodder has arrived, hooray! Ludicrous and lacking genuine suspense, while the primates out act their human counterparts. But boy are those primates trained brilliantly, especially the expressive Link (Locke). 3/10

Best monkey horror movie ever - no other comes to mind so its not like there is too much competition. But who cares, this movie is great fun especially for us monkey fans. And who ever you might be, there is no denying that Link is one funky monkey.

All ye nay-sayers stop your monkey buisness and vote Link for president.

Dr. Steven Phillip (Terence Stamp) is a professor at London College of Sciences and he trains chimpanzees. He takes on student Jane Chase (Elisabeth Shue) as his new assistant. She arrives at his remote estate where he has three chimps at various stages of training. Link is the oldest and the smartest.

The nude scene is the most disturbing cross-species scene since Howard the Duck. Quite frankly, I was afraid for these actors throughout the movie for real. Elisabeth Shue should definitely call in HR for some of these scenes. That kind of real world fears can actually heighten the horror tension of the movie. This has plenty of horror tension. Despite being an orangutan, Link still looks really scary. With Shue dealing with Link, the tension never goes away.

Although this was not academy award material,i thought 'link' was an enjoyable and educational movie. I saw this movie when i was 16 years old,and had no idea that chimpanzees were so strong. After watching the film, i studied a book at the library about them,and was amazed at the things they can do. Most people don't realize just how large they can be. Many chimpanzees in the zoo can weigh 175lbs as adults, which is the same as a human. They are over a foot shorter than we are, but they have denser bone and muscle,which makes them heavier. Interesting animals.

Jane Chase a young American grad student studying at London Institute of Science takes a job as an assistant/housekeeper for anthropology professor Steven Philip at his isolated country house on the coast. There she would meet Philip's chimpanzees Imp and Voodoo, and very well trained orangutan Link. Here she would learn how to act around them, so when the professor has to go somewhere. He knows nothing will happen. However one-day Philip suddenly disappears and Jane notices that Link's behaviour is becoming more assertive, as he cuts off any chance of her escaping.

What is a series of effective set pieces make up this simple minded, but extremely tight and conniving cat and mouse monkey on the loose thriller. The Australian pair of director Richard Franklin and writer Everett de Roche (who both brought us "Patrick", "Road Games" and "The Visitors") does an able job of giving the film a professional touch, but the real stars of the show are the monkeys themselves. Trainer Ray Berwick does a splendid job of milking out the personalities and acting abilities of these chimps. Link's blank facial expressions are downright unnerving, because there's a real sinisterness hiding behind that placid (and well-dressed) frame! Roche's minimal set-up for the screenplay is truly inspired for what is a systematic exercise, while slowly letting the mysterious factors of story unfold and leaving the characters dangling there as they realise what's actually happening. Streaming through the script is a dry sense of humour that fitted right in, but there's a real vagueness surrounding certain details that really do stick out. Franklin's interesting direction is visually adept and the steady pace constantly builds the suspenseful situation, where it finally takes off in a rapid, nail-biting final half. The violence is not particularly graphic, with most of it off screen. He also uses the Victorian setting of the mansion within the gorgeously secluded backdrop to take shape and become a formidable presence. Underrated cinematographer Mike Molloy's atmospheric and abstract framing was that of high quality and the reliable Jerry Goldsmith flavoured score captures the right bounce with its ever-changing tenor of styles. The adorably bold Elisabeth Shue (just her second role after "The Karate Kid (84)" and showing some skin) is agreeably strong and convincing. The always-fine Terence Stamp, gives a subtle off-wired performance that was probably a little too short and abrupt.

Link could have been a good thriller, but in the setting, story and behavior of the people it is a horror.

because of this I didn't like the movie, but it is was good idea.

when they wanted this to be a horror, why did they shoot it at day?

well, as I said, it could have been a great movie, if they hadn't taken the easy path of making it a horror, it started out very promising.

an old and underestimated monkey turns on his owner and anyone who finds out, after overhearing a phone call.

The acting of the monkeys is so good. it must have taken a lot of work to teach them, because they are in every scene of the movie.

the movie could have elaborated on many topics such as ethics and human intelligence. how guilty is the monkey? (today many people still don't understand Darwin, even Biologists. (see the "intelligent design" debate))

Link is not a chimp, Imp is.

It's the most fun watching the apes/chimps do their thing. And I don't even like apes/chimps! But it's kinda like they knew they couldn't play it straight so they added a "funny" element to it. Like, what's the phrase? "On the nose"?

I was drawn in up until stamp disappears. Then I was like, ok where is this going, bcuz it's not getting there. And no matter how hard they tried, the ape never looked menacing. He's doing bad things and has a nonchalant face, so ur like, does he know he's being bad?

I still gave it a 6 bcuz the ape work is cool. I really think this could have been better if all involved played it straight. No matter how silly the material, what would u do if the cute and cuddly was ready to eat ur face off?

"Link" follows an American zoology student Jane (Elisabeth Shue) abroad in England who takes a job as an assistant to Dr. Steven Phillip, a researcher who studies primates. One of his subjects, Link, is a former circus chimpanzees. Left alone at Phillip's seaside manor, Link and his fellow primates begin engaging in tribal squabbles that result in dire consequences.

This animal horror film has Australian director Richard Franklin ("Psycho II") at the helm, and his Hitchcockian influence can be seen here in a similar manner, despite the story involving mostly non-humans.

"Link" starts off well, and things become interesting once the action moves to Dr. Phillip's rural manor, where the real madness unfolds. The film is nicely shot and the locations and interior sets are exquisitely rendered. Unfortunately, while the film remains entertaining, it suffers from the same issue that many films featuring animal villains have: Link and his fellow chimpanzees simply never feel threatening. We know logically their strength, but there is an enduring playfulness that runs through all of the mayhem which undercuts the dire nature of the situation. I think a large part of this is Jerry Goldsmith's obnoxious score, which is excessively cartoony. Despite this, there are a few bizarre cross-species moments between Shue and Link that are uncomfortable and give the audience pause.

The performances here are mixed: The film suffers from a largely lifeless performance from Shue, who also contributes to the film's lack of threat with a general listlessness that is at times distracting. She has her moments, but again, we never get a true sense that she feels as though she is in legitimate danger. Terence Stamp is great as usual as the professor, though his screen time is unfortunately quite brief in the grand scheme of the story.

All in all, "Link" is a middling animal horror effort. Franklin's direction and cinematography are quite good, and it gets high points for atmosphere. What hurts it is its lack of suspense and a general goofiness that results in what feels like low narrative stakes. It is a marginally entertaining film, but it never actually feels like a horror movie, or even a thriller for that matter. 5/10.

Unfortunately it's never as creepy as the poster, but it does come close. Link sees Elisabeth Shue take a job minding Stamp's cottage where 3 apes live. An elderly domineering female, a youngling hat can communicate via a computer, and an old geezer dressed as a butler. The latter, known as Link, soon becomes a bit obsessed with his new female house guest. Mysterious goings on soon give way to extended chase scenes. It gets a bit tiresome as you'd think some competent person could take out an orangutan in this situation. The ape that plays Link is incredible. His facial expressions put the human cast to shame, and it looks like he does a lot of his own physical scenes. Enjoyable, and sometimes creepy, it can also drag on in places.

A young Elizabeth Shue plays Jane Chase,an American student studying at the London Institute of Sciences,who accepts a holiday job as housekeeper for anthropology professor Steven Philip at his house on the remote Cornish coast.Steven has three trained chimpanzees named Link,Voodoo and Imp.When professor mysteriously vanishes Jane is left alone in the house with Link whose behaviour has become increasingly more menacing."Link" is a surprisingly effective killer ape flick.It offers some great shocks and the monkey Link looks very sinister.The score by Jerry Goldsmith is splendid.Unfortunately the explanation of Link's murderous behaviour is not particularly clear.Director Richard Franklin has also made "Patrick","Road Games" and "Psycho II".8 out of 10.

Elizabeth Shue stars as zoology student Jane, who admires Professor Steven Phillip (Terence Stamp), and wishes to be his assistant at the University. Instead, he hires her to help her at his seaside mansion, where he trains chimpanzees.

The apes are cute at first, but Jane clearly does not approve of Steven's methods. I honestly didn't know what to expect with this movie, as I've never watched the trailer prior to watching the movie (I actually prefer not to.) 'Link' is a slow burn horror, and the first act merely revolves around Jane and Steven's interactions with the primates. We get to know Link, Voodoo and Imp. (Voodoo and Imp are chimpanzees while Link is an orangutan). The first act felt like a Sunday afternoon Disney family movie.

The second act turns more mysterious, while the third act is a true nail-biter with suspense all the way. It becomes a bit of a slasher, which I believe it could have done without. Elizabeth Shue delivered a good performance as did Locke as Link. He became all the more creepy as the film developed.

I loved the production design and cinematography. 'Link' transformed from a cute family movie to a really good thriller. I enjoyed it.