8 Scariest Monsters in Horror Movies

There are a lot of iconic horror movie monsters, but some just feel way scarier than others. The so-called “creature features” have always been a popular subgenre of horror movies, and several deadly monsters have left their mark on history, becoming staples of pop culture for years to come. Many of them rose to fame without getting much screen time, mostly lurking in the shadows or only appearing for a few minutes at a time. Yet somehow, despite all that, these terrifying entities have people shaking in their boots.

Here are some of the most iconic horror movie monsters that will scare the living daylights out of you!

1. Death Angels from the Quiet Place
A Quiet Place by John Krasinski is a tense thriller about one family’s post-apocalyptic battle against an alien species that hunts down all living things using its super-hearing, forcing the survivors to be as quiet as possible. The creatures have a very unique design, with twisted shapes and large “ears” that open from the sides of their heads. They are both extremely cool and deadly, which is exactly how we like it!

2. Graboids from Tremors
Tremors tells the story of two handymen living in a small town in Nevada, who come across the body of an old friend and soon learn that there are deadly creatures living underground that prey on the townspeople. Tremors, akin to Jaws and It, intentionally conceals the creatures for the majority of the story to heighten suspense and preserve a sense of mystery, yet upon their eventual revelation, the audience yearns for more. That’s probably why there are multiple sequels.

3. John Carpenter’s Thing
An unknown alien life form that assimilates with other critters and constantly evolves? Yeah, that’s gonna leave a mark on people’s psyches. It’s smart, deadly, and can play mind games with its ability to take control of anyone’s body. John Carpenter created the perfect monster that still manages to make viewers feel anxious and scared.