Bad Moon Rising
Michael Jackson's video famous for its iconic zombie dance, werewolf transformation music video, and eerie Vincent Price voiceover.
Thriller
The literal personification of Death, wearing a dark cloak and carrying a sharp scythe.
The Grim Reaper
Driven by centuries of grief, he travels across oceans to win over a young woman whom he believes is the reincarnation of his long-lost, dead wife.
Count Dracula - Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)
A massive, hairy, ape-like biped said to roam the remote wilderness of North America.
Bigfoot (Sasquatch)
When a young woman is killed by a shark while skinny-dipping near the New England tourist town of Amity Island, police chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) wants to close the beaches, but mayor Larry Vaughn (Murray Hamilton) overrules him, fearing that the loss of tourist revenue will cripple the town.
Jaws (1975)
Bobby "Boris" Pickett & The Crypt-Kickers's 1962 novelty pop classic that mimics classic horror film monsters.
Monster Mash
A colossal, cephalopod-like sea monster from Scandinavian folklore. Known to drag entire ships down to the deep abyss, it remains one of history’s most iconic nautical nightmares
The Kraken
Yearning for a companion who can look past his appearance, he demands a mate. Unfortunately, his newly manufactured "Bride" screams in horror upon meeting him.
Frankenstein's Monster - The Bride of Frankenstein (1938)
A large, aquatic creature rumored to inhabit the deep waters in Scotland.
The Lock Ness Monster (Nessie)
When her niece is found dead along with three friends after viewing a supposedly cursed videotape, reporter Reiko Asakawa (Nanako Matsushima) sets out to investigate.
The Ring (1998)
Ray Parker Jr.'s unforgettable, upbeat theme song from the hit 1984 paranormal comedy film.
Ghostbusters
Stone statues that come to life at night to terrorize or protect buildings.
Gargoyles
Taken in by a suburban family, he struggles with his physical limitations while quietly falling in love with a high school girl named Kim.
Edward - Edward Scissorhands (1990)
A winged, human-like creature with glowing red eyes, prominently featured in West Virginia folklore.
Mothman
Chris and his girlfriend Rose have reached the meet-the-parents milestone of dating, she invites him for a weekend getaway. At first, Chris reads the family's overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter's interracial relationship, but then...
Get Out (2017)
Blue Öyster Cult's hauntingly beautiful rock track featuring unforgettable cowbell and themes of the afterlife
(Don't Fear) The Reaper
Small, grotesque, mischievous creatures that love pulling malicious pranks.
Goblins
He imprisons a young woman in his enchanted castle, desperately needing her to look past his hideous exterior and fall in love with him to break his curse.
The Beast - La Belle et la Bete (1946 / 1991) or any Beauty and the Beast
A legendary cryptid originating in Puerto Rico and Latin America, famously described as attacking and drinking the blood of livestock.
Chupacabra
Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) stole $40,000 from her employer in order to run away with her boyfriend, is overcome by exhaustion during a heavy rainstorm. Traveling on the back roads to avoid the police, she stops for the night at the ramshackle Bates Motel.
Psycho (1960)
Mike Oldfield's terrifyingly simple progressive rock instrumental famously utilized as the theme for The Exorcist.
Tubular Bells
Rooted in Native American folklore, this skeletal, malevolent spirit embodies insatiable greed and the darkest parts of the winter wilderness.
The Wendigo
Unable to speak, he forms a deep, poetic connection with a mute cleaning woman named Elisa through non-verbal affection, eggs, and jazz music.
The Amphibian Man - The Shape of Water (2017)
A winged, hooved creature with a horse-like head that legend says haunts the Pine Barrens of a northeastern state.
Jersey Devil
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Michael B. Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
Sinners (2025)