The titular alien (played to perfection by Bolaji Badejo in his only film credit) is probably the most horrifying creature on this list, with no emotions, no mercy, and a bloodlust that rivals even Dracula’s – the alien will stop at nothing to kill again.

Despite its late-70s release, Alien still holds up to this day and is especially scary if you watch it on an old VHS tape. Between the immaculate set pieces, on-the-spot lighting, and hand-crafted alien itself, this film is a must-watch for any monster movie-lover.

3. Dracula (1931)

No monster movie list would be complete without the Prince of Darkness. Dracula, starring Hollywood horror icon Bela Lugosi in the titular role, is a charming adaptation of Bram Stoker’s original Gothic horror novel that has haunted readers for over a hundred years. Lugosi’s depiction of the vampire has become a cultural icon and has since become the definitive take on the character.

Count Dracula himself is a terrifying creature with strange abilities far beyond that of a mortal man. Being undead himself, he only comes out at night, and with a hypnotic stare, he might draw you into the shadows before drawing some blood for himself. The 1931 classic has since inspired each version that’s come since, and thus earns its place here on this list.

Dracula was Universal Pictures’ gateway into the supernatural horror genre, with Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, The Bride of Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, and others being released in the following years. To this day, the character of Dracula is still a house-hold name, and after countless sequels, remakes, and reboots, the Prince of Darkness strikes fear into our hearts.

4. King Kong (2005)

With Godzilla making his way on the list later on, there’s no way we could exclude the Eighth Wonder of the World… Peter Jackson’s Academy Award Winning King Kong, an epic monster adventure film that’s a pure delight. With heavy-hitting stars like Naomi Watts, Jack Black, and Adrien Brody, not to mention Lord of the Rings alum Andy Serkis as King Kong himself, this is one of those Hollywood remakes that actually holds its weight when compared to the original.