The Ultimate Creature Double-Feature is Now Available on Streaming

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Both horror and science fiction are incredibly popular these days, driving many of the biggest hits in movies and television over the last ten years. However, within these genres, some types of stories get more attention than others. “Creature-features” – horror movies where monsters, animals, or other strange beings are the main threat – are still relatively rare. While the genre includes some truly iconic films, it also has a number of lesser-known, but beloved, cult classics.

We’ve got two new monster movies available to stream today! They probably won’t be remembered as all-time greats, but they’re sure to provide some enjoyable scares for fans of the genre.

Thrash (Netflix): The Movie Sharknado Wishes It Could Be

Tommy Wirkola is known for cleverly combining different movie genres, like he did with the fairytale-action-horror film Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters, the zombie horror Dead Snow, and the action-comedy Violent Night. His new film, Thrash, blends a disaster survival story with a shark attack thriller. Phoebe Dynevor (known from Bridgerton) plays a pregnant woman whose car becomes trapped in floodwaters caused by a hurricane, which draws sharks into the city. Whitney Peak (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Hocus Pocus 2) plays a young girl afraid of the outdoors, who is the only one who can help Dynevor’s character escape before it’s too late.

Thrash is delightfully over-the-top, just like all of director Tommy Wirkola’s movies – it even features a chaotic scene with a truck spilling meat everywhere! But it’s also a genuinely exciting and enjoyable ride, thanks to a strong performance from its lead actor(s). At a brisk 86 minutes, the film balances a good story with plenty of action and focuses on a variety of characters. Thrash is the kind of movie that Sharknado aspires to be – a fun, easy watch that’s easy to recommend.

Primitive War (Hulu): The Jurassic World Horror Fans Deserve

Now streaming on Hulu, Primitive War is a 2025 film by Australian director Luke Sparke, known for his work in creature-feature horror. Set during the Vietnam War in 1968, the film follows a long-range reconnaissance patrol sent to find a missing platoon of Green Berets who disappeared in enemy territory. Led by Sergeant Ryan Baker (Ryan Kwanten of True Blood), the squad soon discovers the real danger isn’t human – it’s prehistoric. After finding a Soviet scientist (Tricia Helfer from Battlestar Galactica) and learning how these creatures came to be, their mission takes an unexpected and potentially inescapable turn.

Luke Sparkle has been steadily building his career making independent films in Australia for ten years. While he hasn’t had a massive hit yet, his films consistently demonstrate his talent as a storyteller. Primitive War is a truly independent take on the classic monster movie—a thrilling and fun adventure about killer dinosaurs. It suggests an exciting direction the Jurassic World franchise could take by appealing to a more mature audience. Ultimately, Sparkle proves Primitive War has franchise potential, and a sequel is already planned for 2027.

You can stream Thrash on Netflix and Primitive War on Hulu.

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2026-04-13 21:16