While horror definitely has the monopoly on some of the most terrifying creatures ever brought to celluloid, there are still some pretty amazing monsters that have been a part of non-horror films. As a child, I wasn’t allowed to watch too much in the way of horror. I had to sneak out of my bedroom late at night to sneak a peek at something gruesome or it had to be seen at a friend’s house during a sleepover.
But what I was allowed to watch were sci-fi and fantasy films, which I to this day love. And in those movies, there were often some truly spectacular monsters, ones that have stuck in my mind for over two decades.
So let’s pay homage to the monsters that don’t come from horror but instead from beyond the stars or the realms of magic! Ahead are several of my favorites and then I want to know…
What are your favorite non-horror monsters?
