Often decked out with impressive prosthetic makeup [1] and larger-than-life CGI, monster movies terrify us with the physical possibilities of our world. Creature features tap into the immediate horrors of the slimy, scaly, and creep-crawly. And whether or not you're totally invested their plots, you'll sure to be entertained by their elaborate productions. If you're a horror connoisseur [2], there's no going wrong with spending a cozy night in with a frightening being, and Netflix will deliver when it comes to a solid monster movie night. From killer sharks [3] to wild beasts, here are the best movies to stream to get your fix of outlandish creatures!
Sweetheart
In Sweetheart, Kiersey Clemons plays Jenn, a shipwreck survivor who finds herself fighting to stay alive on a tropical island where a malevolent sea monster lurks. Night by night, the creature mutilates and murders Jenn's loved ones as she struggles to fend for herself.
Watch Sweetheart on Netflix. [4]
Splice
In Splice, a pair of scientists do groundbreaking work on splicing animal genes, and their work leads them down the questionable path of creating a human-animal hybrid. While the intelligent creature that emerges is beyond their wildest dreams, she soon becomes their worst nightmare.
Watch Splice on Netflix. [5]
Killer Klowns From Outer Space
Pennywise [6] might be the ultimate shapeshifting monster clown, but the grotesque Killer Klowns will certainly give you a good fright in this hilariously terrifying cult classic. In this goofy film, these extraterrestrial creatures wreak havoc on a small town as they go on a murder spree.
Watch Killer Klowns From Outer Space on Netflix. [7]
The Golem
Inspired by Frankenstein and Jewish legend, The Golem takes us to a small town ravaged by the plague, during which a woman creates a magical creature out of mud and clay. Sharing a resemblance with the woman's late son, the monster soon breaks loose and becomes a danger to the village.
Watch The Golem on Netflix. [8]
Anaconda
Looking for a cult classic? Starring Jennifer Lopez [9], Ice Cube, Jonathan Hyde, and Owen Wilson [10], Anaconda tells the story of a documentary crew that hunts down a deadly snake creature in the Amazon rainforest.
Watch Anaconda on Netflix. [11]
Shark Night
A college weekend getaway is, at first, all fun and games. But Sara and her friends soon discover that they're surrounded by hundreds of vicious sharks.
Watch Shark Night on Netflix. [12]
The Silence
The Silence follows a similar premise as A Quiet Place [13], transporting us to a world where pterosaur-like monsters follow sounds to wreak havoc. In a newly quiet world, Ally (Kiernan Shipka) and her family head to the countryside for shelter, but find themselves prey to a creepy cult.
Watch The Silence on Netflix. [14]
Wildling
A man claiming to be her father had kept 16-year-old Anna in an attic for years, warning her of a child-eating monster called the Wildling. When Anna is finally free, she soon discovers a dark secret about herself.
Watch Wildling on Netflix. [15]
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
8-year-old Sally Hurst (Bailee Madison) arrives at a creepy Rhode Island manor with her father (Guy Pearce) and his girlfriend Kim (Katie Holmes [16]). Soon, the family discovers vicious, teeth-collecting creatures in their new home.
Watch Don't Be Afraid of the Dark on Netflix. [17]
Clash of the Titans
Let's go down a mythical route. Drawing inspiration from Greek mythology [18], Clash of the Titans follows the epic story of Perseus (Sam Worthington [19]) as he saves his family from Hades (Ralph Fiennes [20]), who threatens to unleash his Kraken creature.
Watch Clash of the Titans on Netflix. [21]
