Monster Horror backdrop

Monster Horror movies

Fear powered by a creature or non-human predator, built on confronting something stronger, unknown, and relentless.

Troll Hunter

1. Troll Hunter

Fantasy Horror Epic Fantasy Monster Horror
6.9
20101h 44min

Overview

A group of students investigates a series of mysterious bear killings, but learns that there are much more dangerous things going on. They start to follow a mysterious hunter, learning that he is actually a troll hunter.

Themes

Truth vs evidence, Secret government intervention, Outsider investigation under threat, Bureaucratic deception, Conspiracy and coverups, Folklore vs modernity

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars

2. Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars

Horror Science Fiction Drama Mystery Adventure
8.8
20091h 2min

Overview

In a Mars base, the inhabitants are being infected by a mysterious water creature which takes over its victims. The Doctor is thrust into the middle of this catastrophe, knowing a larger one is waiting around the corner.

Themes

Duty vs autonomy, Resilience in crisis, Fixed-point fate, Ethical consequences of intervention, Altruism under pressure, Leadership under existential threat

Available on

Hoopla
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Overview

After a violent storm, a dense cloud of mist envelops a small Maine town, trapping David Drayton and his five-year-old son in a local grocery store with other local residents. They soon discover that the mist conceals deadly horrors that threaten their lives, and worse, their sanity.

Themes

Mob mentality, Resource scarcity, Survival ethics, Isolation pressure, Religious fanaticism, Authority ambiguity

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Overview

A teenage girl is captured by a giant mutated squid-like creature that appears from Seoul's Han River after toxic waste was dumped in it, prompting her family into a frantic search for her.

Themes

State secrecy under crisis, Public health ethics, Family resilience under threat, Misinformation and accountability, Fear of contamination, Institutional trust vs panic

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Feast

5. Feast

Horror Action Monster Horror
6.2
20051h 27min

Overview

When a motley crew of strangers find themselves trapped in an isolated tavern, they must band together in a battle for survival against a family of flesh-hungry creatures.

Themes

Survival under siege, Moral ambiguity under threat, Isolation and distrust, Dehumanization in crisis, Trauma and grief response, Resource scarcity pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

The Descent

6. The Descent

Adventure Horror Survival Adventure Monster Horror
7.2
20051h 40min

Overview

After a personal tragedy, Sarah joins her friends on a caving expedition in the Appalachian Mountains. But when a rockfall traps them deep underground, their adventure turns into a nightmare. As they search for a way out, the group discovers they are not alone—lurking in the darkness are savage, cave-dwelling creatures. With rising tension and dwindling trust, the women must fight to survive against both the predators and each other.

Themes

Trust under duress, Deception and betrayal, Group dynamics under stress, Fear of the unknown, Trauma and grief, Survival versus kinship

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack

7. Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack

Action Adventure Horror Fantasy Science Fiction
7.0
20011h 45min

Overview

Godzilla has become a distant memory for Japan when the destruction of a US submarine raises alarms for Admiral Tachibana. His estranged daughter Yuri investigates the legend of the guardian monsters, who must rise to protect Japan against the vengeful spirits within Godzilla that seek to destroy both the nation and its people for the suffering they inflicted in the Pacific conflict.

Themes

Family loyalty under threat, Environmental ethics under threat, Activist manipulation and risk, Duty vs revenge under crisis, Human impact on ecosystems, Scientific responsibility under pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Dagon

8. Dagon

Fantasy Horror Thriller Monster Horror Supernatural Fantasy
6.2
20011h 35min

Overview

A boating accident off the coast of Spain sends Paul and his girlfriend Barbara to the decrepit fishing village of Imboca. As night falls, people start to disappear and things not quite human start to appear. Paul is pursued by the entire town. Running for his life, he uncovers Imboca's secret..they worship Dagon, a monstrous god of the sea...and Dagon's unholy offspring are on the loose...

Themes

Blood sacrifice tradition, Cult devotion and wealth, Outsider influence and transformation, Isolation and decline, Hybrid lineage fear, Religious authority and coercion

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Jeepers Creepers

9. Jeepers Creepers

Horror Monster Horror
6.2
20011h 30min

Overview

On a desolate country highway, two homeward-bound teens are nearly run off the road by a maniac in a beat-up truck, and later spot him shoving what appears to be a body down a sewer pipe.

Themes

Unreliable warnings, Fear-driven pursuit, Rural isolation under siege, Unseen threat materializes, Survival through escape, Ambiguous guardianship by authorities

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Brotherhood of the Wolf

10. Brotherhood of the Wolf

Adventure Horror Action History Adventure Epic
7.0
20012h 31min

Overview

In 18th century France, the Chevalier de Fronsac and his Native American friend Mani are sent by the King to the Gevaudan province to investigate the killings of hundreds by a mysterious beast.

Themes

Public confidence manipulation, Secret society influence, Undermining the crown, Mysterious beast catalyst, Silver bullet provenance, Investigation dynamics

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.