The 35+ Best Creature Horror Movies With R Ratings

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Updated September 15, 2023 2.2K votes 226 voters
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A list of the best R-rated creature horror movies ever made, ranked by film fans' votes. This list is ordered by popularity, so only the greatest scary movies about creatures are at the top of the list. If there are any great films you think we missed, please feel free to add them yourself. 

The films on this list are the most famous R-rated creature horror movies of all time, many of which are streaming on Netflix and Amazon Prime, so use it to find some movies that you haven't seen already if you're a fan of scary creature features.

This list answers the questions, "What are the best R-rated creature movies?" and "What is the scariest creature movie of all time?" and contains items like Aliens and Let the Right One In.

Use this list if you're looking for some new creature movies that are rated R. Between Netflix, Hulu and other services there are thousands of great creature movies rated R, so get out there and start watching

Among those that have directed a R Creature Film movie are Quentin Tarantino and James Cameron.

Most divisive: C.H.U.D.
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  • Aliens
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    Aliens

    Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn
    78 votes
    • Released: 1986
    • Directed by: James Cameron
    In the science fiction thriller Aliens, Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver), survivor of the spaceship Nostromo, returns to confront her nightmares. Waking up 57 years later, she discovers a human colony has been established on the alien-infested planet she once escaped from. Accompanied by a squad of marines, Ripley must face her fears and the extraterrestrial menace once again. Directed by James Cameron, this sequel boasts an Oscar-winning visual effects team that brings the terrifying creatures to life. With suspenseful twists and thrilling action sequences, Aliens is a cinematic masterpiece in its genre.

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  • An American Werewolf in London
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    An American Werewolf in London

    David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, Griffin Dunne
    62 votes
    • Released: 1981
    • Directed by: John Landis
    In the genre-bending horror-comedy, An American Werewolf in London, college students David (David Naughton) and Jack (Griffin Dunne) encounter a werewolf during their backpacking trip through Britain. After this harrowing incident, David wakes up in a London hospital only to learn of Jack's unfortunate demise. Nurse Alex Price (Jenny Agutter) becomes his caretaker and confidante, as he navigates through disturbing nightmares and horrifying transformations. Directed by John Landis, this film is renowned for its groundbreaking makeup effects by Rick Baker, which earned it an Academy Award in 1982. It successfully melds horror with humor while delivering a unique take on the classic werewolf lore.

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  • 30 Days of Night
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    30 Days of Night

    Josh Hartnett, Melissa George, Danny Huston
    49 votes
    • Released: 2007
    • Directed by: David Slade
    In the chilling horror thriller 30 Days of Night, Barrow, Alaska's northernmost town, plunges into a month-long darkness. Sheriff Eben Oleson (Josh Hartnett) and his estranged wife, Stella (Melissa George), find themselves battling a savage group of blood-thirsty vampires led by Marlow (Danny Huston). As the sun sets for an extended period, the town becomes a gruesome playground for this relentless predator. The townspeople's survival hinges on Eben and Stella's bravery and cunning. Amidst the perpetual night and Arctic cold, they wage a desperate fight against time and terror.

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  • Dog Soldiers
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    Dog Soldiers

    Sean Pertwee, Kevin McKidd, Emma Cleasby
    62 votes
    • Released: 2002
    • Directed by: Neil Marshall
    During a routine nighttime training mission in the Scottish Highlands, a small squad of British soldiers expected to rendezvous with a special ops unit instead find a bloody massacre with a sole survivor. The savage attackers of the special ops team return, and the men are rescued by Megan (Emma Cleasby), a zoologist who identifies what hunts them as werewolves. Without transport or communications, the group is forced to retreat to a farmhouse to wait for the full moon to disappear at dawn.

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  • Silver Bullet
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    Silver Bullet

    Gary Busey, Corey Haim, Megan Follows
    41 votes
    • Released: 1985
    • Directed by: Dan Attias
    When a series of unexplained murders occurs in the normally quiet town of Tarker's Mill, the residents decide to hunt down the killer. However, many of these vigilantes end up dead, and those who don't are no closer to finding an assailant. But, when a young wheelchair-using boy named Marty (Corey Haim) encounters a werewolf one night, the pieces begin to come together. Along with his sister and Uncle Red (Gary Busey), Marty begins a mission to capture the werewolf once and for all.

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  • Let the Right One In
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    Let the Right One In

    Kåre Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson, Per Ragnar
    47 votes
    • Released: 2008
    • Directed by: Tomas Alfredson
    In the bleak landscape of suburban Stockholm, Let the Right One In weaves an eerie tale of friendship and horror. Oskar (Kåre Hedebrant), a lonely, bullied boy finds solace in Eli (Lina Leandersson), his peculiar yet captivating new neighbor. Unbeknownst to him, Eli harbors a chilling secret: she is a vampire. As their bond deepens, the line between innocence and monstrosity blurs. This Swedish romantic horror film, directed by Tomas Alfredson, won multiple awards for its unique blend of adolescent drama and supernatural terror. The movie's stark visuals and haunting storyline make it a standout in its genre.

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