List RulesVote up your favorite monster films that were released in the 1990s.
For all the horror and action nerds, here is a list of the best ‘90s monster movies, ranked by other movie fans on Ranker. This decade boasts new, high profile versions of both Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Godzilla. Hollywood’s commitment to the monster genre only increased in the '90s, as special effects gradually got better and better.
Also on this 1990s monster film list are originals The Relic, Mimic and Tremors. You’ll also find three more films in the Godzilla brand (all from Japan), a film called Frankenhooker (the title should tell you what that’s about), and Leprachaun (plus three sequels in the decade).
So, which of the movies on this list of good 90s monster movies would you recommend to others? Vote up the top 90s monster movies and make sure to add any we might have missed.
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11424Tremors
Kevin Bacon, Reba McEntireReleased: 1990
Directed by: Ron Underwood
Tremors is a 1990 American western monster film directed by Ron Underwood, written by Brent... more2
8328Lake Placid
Betty White, Mariska HargitayReleased: 1999
Directed by: Steve Miner
Lake Placid is a 1999 American monster horror comedy film. The film was written by David E.... more3
4913Arachnophobia
John Goodman, Brandy NorwoodReleased: 1990
Directed by: Frank Marshall
Arachnophobia is a 1990 American horror comedy film directed by Frank Marshall and starring... more4
4215Predator 2
Gary Busey, Bill PaxtonReleased: 1990
Directed by: Stephen Hopkins
Predator 2 is a 1990 American science fiction action horror film written by Jim and John... more5
5934The Relic
Tom Sizemore, Linda HuntReleased: 1997
Directed by: Peter Hyams
The Relic is a 1997 science fiction/horror film directed by Peter Hyams and based on the... more6
5434Mimic
Josh Brolin, Mira SorvinoReleased: 1997
Directed by: Guillermo del Toro
Mimic is an American 1997 science fiction horror film co-written and directed by Guillermo del... more7
4436Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Zach Galligan, Phoebe CatesReleased: 1990
Directed by: Joe Dante
Gremlins 2: The New Batch is a 1990 American horror comedy film, and the sequel to Gremlins.... more8
4335Deep Rising
Famke Janssen, Djimon HounsouReleased: 1998
Directed by: Stephen Sommers
Deep Rising is a 1998 American action horror film directed by Stephen Sommers and starring... more9
3731Nightbreed
David Cronenberg, Doug BradleyReleased: 1990
Directed by: Clive Barker
Nightbreed is a 1990 American dark fantasy film written and directed by Clive Barker, based on... more10
3736Tremors 2: Aftershocks
Fred Ward, Michael GrossReleased: 1996
Directed by: S. S. Wilson, Andy Wilson
Tremors II: Aftershocks is a 1996 direct-to-video sequel to Tremors, in which the character of... more11
3231Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Julianne Moore, Steve BuscemiReleased: 1990
Directed by: John Harrison
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie is a 1990 American horror anthology film directed by John... more12
4144Godzilla
Matthew Broderick, Hank AzariaReleased: 1998
Directed by: Roland Emmerich
Watch for Free with Amazon Prime Free TrialGodzilla is a 1998 American science fiction monster film directed and co-written by Roland... more13
3443Leprechaun
Jennifer Aniston, Warwick DavisReleased: 1993
Directed by: Mark Jones
Leprechaun is a 1993 cult American horror comedy film written and directed by Mark Jones. It... more14
3242Jack Frost
Shannon Elizabeth, Rob LaBelleReleased: 1996
Directed by: Michael Cooney
Jack Frost is an American horror comedy film written and directed by Michael Cooney and... more15
3141Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Robert De Niro, Helena Bonham CarterReleased: 1994
Directed by: Kenneth Branagh
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a 1994 American horror film directed by Kenneth Branagh and... more16
2734Godzilla Millenium
Amy Hill, Hiroshi AbeReleased: 1999
Directed by: Takao Okawara
Godzilla 2000: Millennium is a 1999 Japanese science fiction kaiju film directed by Takao... more17
2031Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
Akiji Kobayashi, So YamamuraReleased: 1991
Directed by: Kazuki Ōmori
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah, is a 1991 Japanese science fiction kaiju film produced by Toho... more18
2134Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla
Akira Emoto, Akira NakaoReleased: 1994
Directed by: Kensho Yamashita
Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla is a 1994 Japanese science fiction kaiju film produced by Toho.... more19
2040Leprechaun 2
Clint Howard, Warwick DavisReleased: 1994
Directed by: Rodman Flender
Leprechaun 2 is a 1994 American comedy horror film and the second film in the Leprechaun... more20
1341Leprechaun 3
Warwick Davis, Leigh-Allyn BakerReleased: 1994
Directed by: Brian Trenchard-Smith
Leprechaun 3 is a 1995 American comedy fantasy horror film. It is the third installment and... more21
928Castle Freak
Barbara Crampton, Jeffrey CombsReleased: 1995
Directed by: Stuart Gordon
Castle Freak is a 1995 American horror film directed by Stuart Gordon, slightly based upon the... more22
933Metamorphosis: The Alien Factor
George Gerard, Greg SullivanReleased: 1990
Directed by: Glenn Takakjian
Metamorphosis: The Alien Factor is an American 1990 science fiction horror film written and... more23
843Leprechaun 4: In Space
Debbe Dunning, Warwick DavisReleased: 1997
Directed by: Brian Trenchard-Smith
Leprechaun 4: In Space is a 1997 direct-to-video horror comedy/science fiction film directed... more24
733Frankenhooker
Heather Hunter, Louise LasserReleased: 1990
Directed by: Frank Henenlotter
Frankenhooker is a 1990 American black comedy horror directed by Frank Henenlotter. Very... more