There are different types of monsters.
There are big ones, little ones, scary ones, and more than a few gory ones, all of which come into play at some point.
From the invisible demons of Bird Box to the gentle giants of Okja, we've tracked down some of the best monster movies on the internet.
Connor (Lewis MacDougall) finds solace from threats in "A Monster Calls." Credit: focus features
J.A. Bayona's A Monster Calls is similar to Pan's Labyrinth in that it tells the story of a bullied teenage boy. One night a yew tree behind his house comes to life and tells him three stories if he tells it a fourth. The movie is filled with symbolism and weaves the fantasy elements with a story about grief. You will probably not finish this one with dry eyes.
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Kate Bosworth leads the cast in "Before I Wake." Credit: netflix
If you're in the mood for a good scare, Before I Wake is not for you. At the center of the story are parents who welcome a young orphan into their home after they lose a loved one. When the two of them go to sleep, they find themselves in a nightmare with a creature named the Canker Man. It's important to have a large cushion to cower behind in this one.
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Don't take off your blindfold in "Bird Box." Credit: Netflix
The monsters in Bird Box are still terrifying even though they aren't technically visible. The film Bird Box is based on the novel of the same name by Josh Malerman and is set in a world in which everyone has to cover their eyes. It's a premise that makes for some truly nerve-jangling scenes, with a woman who's forced to take two children on a blindfold journey in order to get to safety. It's a film that's over two hours long, but still leaves you wanting more, although it's not without merit. The edited version is currently available on the streaming service.
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"Bleach" is worth it for the fight sequences alone. Credit: warner bros
If you like your monsters big and your fight scenes packed with sword-play, Bleach may be the one for you. There is an invisible war being played out between "hollows" (monstrous creatures hell-bent on consuming the souls of the innocent) and "reapers" (spirits who guide departed souls to the afterlife). A high school student is caught up in the middle of a battle after meeting a mysterious woman. The sword-fighting sequence and the mask-wearing hollows are some of the best parts of the film.
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Stranded. Credit: YouTube / Blumhouse
J.D. Dillard's tale about a woman who washes up on a mysterious island is a survival-thriller. At night, something emerges from the sea and tries to hunt her down as she tries to stay alive. The discussion of class divide and white privilege that lies at the heart of Dillard's story is highlighted by the introduction of other castaways in the second act.
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Something bad's come to the neighborhood. Credit: Netflix
Are you looking for a movie that has fun, comedy, and is kid-friendly? The Vampires are in the Bronx. A group of Afro-Latino teens know that a lot of missing person posters and rich white people with tote bags mean bad news for the neighborhood. They work together to take down the bloodsuckers and save their community. It's easy to watch Vampires vs. the Bronx because of it's sharp wit, warm heart, and rich sense of atmosphere.
You can now watch Vampires vs. the Bronx on the internet.
Will Smith with his trusty canine companion in "I Am Legend." Credit: Barry Wetcher/Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock
In this tense adaptation of Richard Matheson's novel of the same name, Will Smith faces off against a group of nocturnal Mutants. Robert Neville walks the abandoned husk of New York City by himself, going door-to-door for food while constantly working on a cure for the genetically engineered virus that has ravaged the planet. There are some difficult scenes in this one, but be warned.
I Am Legend is available on the streaming service.
It's behind you! Credit: George Kraychyk/Cbs Films/Lionsgate
After haunting the nightmares of a whole generation of kids, Alvin Schwartz' classic short horror stories are brought to life inAndré vredal's feature-length 2019: one that's prompted people to look back to the source material.
"After reminiscing with my dad and checking my dark apartment for strangers, I sought out an online copy of the original stories, an action I would not have taken without the cinematic prompting," she wrote.
Each of the torments was relived late into the night and I enjoyed the joke sections of the books. Scary stories are still being told after all these years.
It feels great to be home.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is currently available on the internet.
Mija (Seo-hyun Ahn) and her genetically-modified super pig, Okja. Credit: netflix
Bong Joon-ho's Okja is a wonderfully unique creature feature that weaves in a message about the horrors of the meat industry. Mina is the granddaughter of a farmer in South Korea who has spent the last 10 years rearing a genetically-modified super-pig called Okja as part of a breeding project spearheaded by a U.S. corporation. The film asks us to stop and reflect on the dark side of an industry that most of us are involved in. There are two villains that make for an entertaining pair.
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What's lurking in the mist? Credit: Dimension Films/Kobal/Shutterstock
It's not a perfect movie, some of the special effects look a little dated here and there, but it's still leagues ahead of most monster movies, and comes complete with a chilling human antagonist.
The Mist is available to watch on the internet.
Don't venture too deep into the woods. Credit: YouTube/Netflix
A group of friends hike through northern Sweden to honor a friend who died. Their trip turns into a torturous nightmare with a killer lead performance by Rafe Spall. This movie is divisive and should not be seen together. You'll love the world it creates but not the way it ends. You will love the world it creates and the way it ends. Have a good time with it. Alison Foreman is a former entertainment reporter.
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