Top 20 Terrifying Horror Movie Animals

Welcome to Watch Mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the Top 20 Horror Movie Animals for this list. We're looking at the reptiles, mammals, birds and insects that strike fear into

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audiences. Spoilers will be included for some otherwise cute entries. The animal would make a great antagonist in a

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, let us know in the comments number 20. Winston Church Pet Cemetery, The death of a family pet is obviously tragic, but sometimes it's better to move on after that the church has a head-on collision with a truck and loses, the cat is buried in the local pet cemetery, which initially seems to be the end of things, but the church ends up coming back from the grave;

However, the cat's friendly behavior has given way to violent outbursts and a foul stench even after his rebirth in the church. He still seems pretty normal for a gray cat, but that helps make his deadly acts even more disturbing number 19 the sheep black sheep is a story as old as time man plays with mother nature mother nature bites them in the ass And on various other body parts for good measure, New Zealand businessman Angus Oldfield's experiments on sheep turn them into man-eaters with the ability to transform humans into weresheep, though they're full of funny moments. The Black Sheep and its characters take the threat of the hungry sheep very seriously, especially during a very disturbing story.

The funeral scene after seeing black sheep farm

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could make for some more nightmares number 18. The worms squirm although it may not be pleasant. A worm is manageable. However, thousands of worms trapped in attack mode will put the fear of bugs in almost anyone. As mutated monstrosities as they may be, there is something deeply disturbing about killer

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that are simply normal species forced to survive, a downed power line leads to the ground and becomes electrified, and armies of worms assault the streets, bars, and boats of a small town. rural who is far from prepared to face such an attack, wait a minute while the skin digging scenes are gruesome the close-ups of the worms are also quite

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number 17 the orca orca the orca which revolves around a sympathetic killer who goes to extremes in search of revenge The titular orca toothed whale is basically John Wick with Finns.

The killer whale makes no secret of the fact that it exists in a post-Jaws world, as the film's marine poachers even begin searching for a great white shark before stumbling across an orca, but the driven attacks ​for the revenge of a deadly mammal are undermined by a relatable human emotion that presents the titular killer in a different light. This is a marine mammal that will not be stopped until justice is served. Number 16, Black Phillip, the witch, with only a couple of appearances throughout the film. Black Philip makes the most of his few scenes and nearly steals the show in the witch played by a goat named Charlie who was apparently a nightmare in real life.

Working with Black Philip may seem like cattle, but the animal is much more powerful and dangerous. From what it seems, Philip Black is a constant presence throughout the film, although the goat's malicious intentions and influence don't become fully evident until the blood-soaked third act of The Witch, What Do You Want? Crocodile Number 15, Black Water, Imagine being trapped in a swamp with an overturned boat with almost no protection and a patient Black Water Crocodile is an intense

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film that makes fantastic use of practical effects and CGI to create a

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experience. The saltwater crocodile terrorizes the main characters and often remains out of sight, forcing humans to take risks knowing that an omen of death is waiting to attack certain types of animals depending on the numbers or movie magic to have a scare factor, but crocodiles only need to exist to have the same impact number 14 the cockroach show combining the talents of george rosemary stephen king and enough cockroaches to fill the final panel of a pool horror show that could easily trigger a case of cataritophobia cockroaches are everywhere they're on the walls the pipes and under the bed horror shows are sneaking up on you segment embrace the seemingly ubiquitous insect effect drag from nature to the skin i hope you die mr pratt seals himself away from the world and finally signs his death warrant after closing a panic room that is not cockroach proof the cockroaches did not go hungry that night number 13 the squid Giant the Beast loose base in a novel by Peter Benchley, who also wrote Jaws the Beast, centers on a giant squid who initially attacks out of hunger after the death of his son, however, goes crazy as a movie for Television released as a two-part miniseries, The Beast.

It uses its giant antagonist fairly sparingly and the effects are a few notches below cinematic quality, but regardless of the squid's size and mythical nature still make it intimidating, sometimes the mere idea of ​​a creature's existence is enough. to give you nightmares number 12. ramon alligator the myth of alligators wandering through the sewers dates back almost a century, although this 1980 film transfers that rumor from New York to Chicago, throwing a baby alligator into the water sounds like a horrible idea in general, but especially if the reptile begins to feast on experienced animals with massive appetites. decade and chicago is terrorized by an alligator that is the size of a boat and likes to crash weddings if the 2019 crawl is any indication that alligators are perfect animals for horror movies number 11. the razorback wild boar australia has a reputation for dangerous wildlife, but snakes and sharks tend to take priority over wild boars.

The 1984 Razorback has a simple premise: at heart, wild boars are destructive and not picky eaters, so it's only natural that one of great size to be super scary, although the Boer accessory seems a little dated nowadays. the animal's haunting presence through an overabundance of atmosphere provided by stunning cinematography, ultimately the idea of ​​turning into pig poop is horrifying enough to leave a lasting impression. number 10 she monkey shines a lot, he will use her cage or the toilet he can flush george rosemary knows a thing or two about horror and this 1988 classic proves that a monkey can be just as effective as a zombie monkey shines.

It presents her as an initially neutral force, an animal that is as good or as bad as her master's desires and emotions. Once the monkey's owner becomes overwhelmed by negative thoughts, she becomes the weapon that actualizes these desires into the right hands she could have remained cute and helpful instead the monkey becomes a monster that reflects the wishes of its owner and is driven by her obsession with him number nine the rats willard a rat can be scary enough to so that a whole horde of little bugs is downright terrifying. Willard demonstrates this point in both the more realistic 1971 original and the elegant 2003 remake.

The titular protagonist is socially awkward and despondent about life, but he develops a sense of camaraderie with the rats. especially a white rodent named Socrates and a black beast named Ben when ordered by Willard, the rats attack in legions leaving bodies in their wake in an interesting twist. Willard actually turns on Ben and leads the rodent to stage a revolt against human number eight, the ticks. When it comes to mutated animals, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are seemingly outliers, as most tend to become more terrifying than helpful. tix offers what its title announces, parasites and for many of them, a camp in the forest becomes a breeding ground for ticks on steroids.

Wanting to feast on locals and visitors alike, these ticks bite, burrow and insert eggs into their victims, leaving them bloated and longing for death, a super tick also appears because of course, don't watch this before you go to camp number seven. The Grizzly Grizzly Bear How do you make an animal with a reputation for being dangerous? accurate or not even scarier just make it really big it may be a cliché but honestly it tends to work grizzly does just that with this bear a huge prehistoric beast that becomes a national park in its hunting grounds the success of the film can be attributed in part to the stuffed Kodiak bear who played the titular grizzly bear and added some legitimacy to the horror grizzly bear.

It may not be the most original film out there, but it plays to its strengths, which mainly involve a lot of bear attacks number six the piranhas piranha what happens when you combine the government conspiracies of the Vietnam War and the fish? The Answer Is The Movie Piranha David A defunct government operation returns to haunt a local community and its resort when a school of piranhas head towards A Bite to Eat Piranhas wears its B-movie badge with pride and takes no issue with itself too seriously, but that doesn't mean the sharp teeth roaring beneath the waters aren't threatening.

Piranhas proved to be such cool horror animals that the 1978 film ended, spawning a sequel and even two remakes number five. The Judas race imitates a mantis and a termite might be fine on their own, but merge those two and the hell is unleashed. hell. The Judas copycat race was created by scientists to eradicate a disease carried by cockroaches, but the insects evolved at such a rapid rate that they learned to disguise themselves as humans within a few years. These things can imitate us. They can infiltrate us and spawn a legion before anyone notices. The design of Guillermo del Toro's Judas-breed insects is nothing short of nightmare-inducing to the point that the mutated insects almost seem as strange as horror movies have shown time and time again they mess with nature and will retaliate.

Featuring human-sized insects number four, the rogue crocodile, a horror animal that can't succeed on its own as it takes well-written human characters to hunt down Rogue is more than just a creepy movie about a crocodile killing a group. of humans abandoned in their territory. The film takes its time developing its characters, which naturally builds tension once the action ramps up. Rogue's crocodile is also a stunning piece of art that looks incredibly convincing, while his attacks are fierce and unapologetic, his rogue and his crocodile are right up there with the best the horror genre has to offer.

Number Three Cujo Cujo The fear of the unknown is a popular and powerful theme in horror films, but there's a lot to be said for twisting something familiar. Dogs are known as man's best friends for a reason and Cujo uses that sense of comfort to his advantage. Cujo is a perfectly normal Saint Bernard who becomes rabid after a fateful encounter with a bat. transforming the dog from an ally to a killer with an impressive body count, while there are larger and more dangerous animals out there it is unlikely that most will happily share someone's home number two the birds the birds walked carefully and acted brilliantly Alfred Hitchcock The Birds begins as a character-driven drama before delving into horror territory without ever betraying its emotional component.

Things start relatively small with an isolated attack, but the winery bay eventually becomes overrun by sparrows, seagulls, and the iconic crows. The birds rely on the editing of the atmosphere and the foreboding presence of their eponym. threats to achieve their scares, the slow build makes the scenes when the animals finally attack even scarier and few horror sequences are as memorable as the playground scene before we reveal our number one pick, here are a few mentions honorifics, the savo man-eaters. the ghost and the darkness these lions are at least to some extent based on historical events link link sometimes it is better to just cut any connection rat of unknown origin peter weller sells this rodent as the ultimate pest, insect phenomenon even when they are good swarms of insects are still the stuff of nightmares tarantula tarantula this tarantula is almost big enough to be a kaiju before we continue, be sure to subscribe to our channel and hit the bell to receive notifications about our latest videos.

You have the option to receive notifications for occasional videos or all. of them, if you're on your phone, make sure you go to your settings and turn on notifications number one,Bruce Jaws, you'll need a bigger ship. The definitive horror movie about the jaws of a rampant animal deserves at least partial credit for sheer volume. Of the man vs. beast movies that have been released over the decades in which Steven Spielberg and his team had to work with a disappointing accessory for his great white shark, Bruce rarely appears throughout the film, this restriction It ended up increasing the impact on the jaws, as knowing that a shark is lurking beneath is scarier than constantly seeing it in action.

Bruce is a force of nature, a relentless devouring machine that is nearly impossible to kill. Do you agree with our selections? Check out this other recent clip from watchmojo and be sure to subscribe and ring the bell to be notified about our latest videos