Our Top 10 Watchlist of Modern Monster Horror Movies!
What is that sound? I have never heard anything like it. It must be the wind. NO! You are in a monster movie, run away!
Since the dawn of filmmaking, there have been several great monster movies. So, we decided to make this list dedicated to creature features from the year 2000 and beyond. Please enjoy this list of monster horror movies that will make you afraid to go, well, anywhere. Coming soon will be our list of classic monster horror films!
*Please note* Films are listed in alphabetical order. Streaming availability is posted according to publish date. Please check your local listings and the linked Just Watch page for streaming updates!
Cloverfield (2008): The monster in Cloverfield is actually an alien, or maybe a sea creature, or possibly a prehistoric creature from the center of the earth? No one actually knows, and that makes it scarier!
In this “found footage” monster movie, a group of friends fights to survive while New York is under attack by a giant creature of unknown origin.
Watch the trailer here.
Streaming: HBO/HBO max, Directv, Cinemax, and available for rental.
Colossal (2016): Not technically a horror movie, but a monster film nonetheless. The true horror lies in the meaning behind the film.
Gloria moves back home to the small town she grew up in. As her past returns, a giant monster begins to ravage Korea. Starring: Anne Hathaway (The Dark Knight Rises, The Princess Diaries) and Jason Sudeikis (SNL, Ted Lasso)
Watch the trailer here.
Streaming: Kanopy and available for rental.
The Descent (2005): A group of friends explores an underground cave where they come upon un-evolved humanoids that do not take kindly to intruders.
Nope! There is no way I am stepping foot in an underground cave system. This monster movie is…horrific!!
Watch the trailer here.
Streaming: Peacock and available for rental.
The Host (2006): From Academy Award-winning director, Bong Joon Ho (Parasite, Snowpiercer) a seaside village in Korea is ravaged by a sea creature who is abducting citizens. A father takes matters into his own hands when his daughter is taken.
This film is terrifying with incredible suspense but also has a lot of heart. Loved it!
Starring: Kang-ho Song (Parasite, Snowpiercer)
Watch the trailer here.
Streaming: Fubo, Hoopla, Kanopy, and available for rental.
The Mist (2007): Based on a Stephen King novel, a small town is covered in a mist, preventing them from seeing in front of them. But, it is what lies inside the mist that is much worse.
The ending of this film still haunts me!
Starring: Thomas Jane (Boogie Nights, Deep Blue Sea), Andre Braugher (Frequency, Brooklyn Nine-Nine), and Marcia Gay Harden (Mystic River, Law & Order: SVU) who is just as terrifying as the mist.
Streaming: Available for rental only. (Do it. It’s worth it)
Mon, Mon, Mon, Monsters! (2017): A group of rebellious teens kidnaps and torture a monster that they found. It turns out, she is not the only monster out there…
On top of being a very well-done monster movie, this film from Taiwan has a very poignant message about society.
Watch the trailer here. (I am going to be 100% with you, this trailer makes it seem like a horror-comedy. IT IS NOT).
Streaming: AMC+, Shudder, Directv, Spectrum, and available for rental.
The Monster (2016): A young mother hoping to redeem herself is taking her daughter on a road trip. The drive gets derailed when they travel down a woodland road populated by a deadly creature who stalks the route.
There are moments in this monster horror film that are so INTENSE! You’ll definitely get goosebumps! A24 usually kills it!
Watch the trailer here.
Streaming: Fubo, Showtime, Kanopy, Directv, Spectrum, and available for rental.
A Quiet Place (2018): In a post-invasion world, a family struggles to survive as alien monsters destroy anything in their path and are guided by sound.
Starring: Emily Blunt (Edge of Tomorrow, Mary Poppins Returns) and John Krasinski (The Office, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan)
Also, check out A Quiet Place Part 2, which continues the story and is on par with the original.
Watch the trailer here.
Streaming: Paramount plus, FX Now, Directv, Spectrum, and available for rental.
Sweetheart (2019): A woman who is stranded on a deserted island soon discovers that she is not alone.
Just being on this list feels a little bit of a spoiler. I suggest going in cold, but if you want more, keep reading. I will keep it vague. This movie is a fantastic find and is my favorite on the list.
Watch the trailer here.
Streaming: Netflix and available for rental.
Terrified (2017): A police officer joins a group of paranormal experts in researching some strange occurrences in a town in Buenos Aires. What they find is strange, unworldly, and…terrifying.
This film caught me off guard! So many twists, turns, and screams!
Watch the trailer here.
Streaming: AMC+, Shudder, Directv, Spectrum, and available for rental.
More from Married to Horror
Looking for more? You can find more general Married to Horror selections by checking out our recommendations and lists. Take a peek at our Master Watch List where you can find an array of horror films sorted by title, platform, rating, and more!
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