Originally by Ranker FilmList RulesMonsters must be GIANT! No human-sized beasts or creatures.
List of the scariest giant monster movies of all time, as ranked by monster movie aficionados and film critics. Ever since 1925’s The Lost World, monster movies have graced the film world with their stunning and sometimes head-scratching special effects, screaming human victims, and interesting fight scenes. In the 1950s, giant monster movies became the hottest genre of the decade, spanning dozens of movies about made up creatures. The special effects were like nothing anybody had ever seen before, which was part of what made the movies so scary. As special effect technology advanced, so did the scariness of these monster films. Compared to the building crushing monster from 2008’s Cloverfield, monsters like The Blob, Giant Leeches, and Mothra aren’t as scary. However, in the time they were made, they were terrifying audiences everywhere.
Creatures in these monster movies ranged from a woman who grow 50-feet tall to killer T-Rexes that have grown in a scientist’s lab. Each monster villain causes destruction of property, loss of life, and chaos to the lives of the protagonists. This list is filled with the monsters that are the most frightening to audiences around the world.
What are the scariest giant monster movies ever made? This list features a large portion of the movies that can cause chills to ever the toughest of moviegoers.
1634127Jaws
Steven Spielberg, Richard DreyfussJaws is a 1975 American thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg and based on Peter... more2
644121Alien
Sigourney Weaver, John HurtAlien is a 1979 science fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott. The crew of the... more- 3637331
Jurassic Park
Samuel L. Jackson, Jeff GoldblumJurassic Park is a 1993 American science fiction adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg.... more ![]()
4609187The Thing
Kurt Russell, Keith DavidThe Thing is a 1982 American science fiction horror film directed by John Carpenter, written... more![]()
5497205Super 8
Elle Fanning, AJ MichalkaSuper 8 is a 2011 American science fiction horror film written, co-produced, and directed by... more![]()
649286Aliens
Sigourney Weaver, Bill PaxtonAliens is a 1986 American science-fiction action horror film written and directed by James... more![]()
7466258Tremors
Kevin Bacon, Reba McEntireTremors is a 1990 American western monster film directed by Ron Underwood, written by Brent... more- 8423268
Cloverfield
Odette Annable, Lizzy CaplanCloverfield is a 2008 American science fiction found footage monster film directed by Matt... more ![]()
9356165Tremors 2: Aftershocks
Fred Ward, Michael GrossTremors II: Aftershocks is a 1996 direct-to-video sequel to Tremors, in which the character of... more![]()
10269143TrollHunter
Knut Nærum, Otto JespersenTrollhunter is a 2010 Norwegian found footage and dark fantasy film directed by André Øvredal.... more![]()
11299200The Blob
Steve McQueen, Aneta CorsautThe Blob is an independently made 1958 American horror/science fiction film directed by Irvin... more![]()
12273192Them!
Leonard Nimoy, James ArnessThem! is a 1954 American black-and-white science fiction film from Warner Bros. Pictures... more- 13436317
Godzilla
Matthew Broderick, Hank AzariaGodzilla is a 1998 American science fiction monster film directed and co-written by Roland... more ![]()
14423347King Kong
Fay Wray, Merian C. CooperKing Kong is a 1933 American fantasy monster/adventure film directed and produced by Merian C.... more![]()
15215115An American Werewolf in London
Jenny Agutter, Frank OzAn American Werewolf in London is a 1981 horror comedy film written and directed by John... more- 16411213
The Mist
Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay HardenThe Mist is a 2007 American science fiction horror film directed by Frank Darabont, and based... more ![]()
17269188Lake Placid
Betty White, Mariska HargitayLake Placid is a 1999 American monster horror comedy film. The film was written by David E.... more- 18316261
Starship Troopers
Neil Patrick Harris, Denise RichardsStarship Troopers is a 1997 American military science fiction action film directed by Paul... more - 19193131
The Call of Cthulhu
Andrew Leman, John KlemantaskiThe Call of Cthulhu is a 2005 independent silent film adaptation of the H. P. Lovecraft short... more ![]()
20208113Pitch Black
Vin Diesel, Radha MitchellPitch Black is a 2000 science fiction horror film co-written and directed by David Twohy. The... more- 21275234
Pacific Rim
Idris Elba, Charlie HunnamPacific Rim is a 2013 action sci-fi film directed by Guillermo del Toro. A ragtag band of... more ![]()
22302244Ghostbusters
Bill Murray, Sigourney WeaverGhostbusters is a 1984 American sci-fi-fantasy comedy film, directed and produced by Ivan... more![]()
23300267The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Julianne Moore, Steven SpielbergThe Lost World: Jurassic Park is a 1997 American science fiction adventure directed by Steven... more![]()
24152110Dawn of the Dead
Ving Rhames, Ty BurrellThis film is a 2004 American horror film directed by Zack Snyder in his feature film... more![]()
25144108Clash of the Titans
Ursula Andress, Maggie SmithClash of the Titans is an 1981 British-American fantasy adventure film involving the Greek... more
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