In a more relaxed and conversational tone: A few monster films are surprisingly thought-provoking rather than just being pure entertainment. Titles like “King Kong,” “The Mist,” “Cloverfield,” “Alien,” and appropriately named “Monsters” fit this description. However, not all following movies fall into that category (although Kong might make another appearance).
To qualify for inclusion here, there must be a monster (either large or small) and the tone, as well as the overall viewing experience, should be so amusingly bad that maintaining a straight face is nearly impossible. It’s worth noting that only theatrical films, whether domestic or foreign, are eligible. If we were to expand this list to include movies from channels like Syfy or The Asylum, it could potentially contain hundreds of entries.
Anaconda (1997)
The film “Anaconda” aims to deliver a straightforward adventure story, and it effectively accomplishes this. However, unlike the upcoming reboot starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd, it doesn’t quite possess the self-awareness that we might expect from it. Moreover, its serious tone makes its more absurd aspects more noticeable, although this is not necessarily a negative aspect.
Despite the absurdity of the large, shrieking snake character, Jon Voight’s acting takes the cake for being equally over-the-top. He managed to convincingly portray a Spanish accent with as much authenticity as a real-life anaconda can produce a scream. To add to that, although the animatronic snake remains visually impressive, the CGI scenes of it are nothing short of hilarious gold.
C.H.U.D. (1984)
The film C.H.U.D., an acronym for Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers, lives up to its name. The storyline revolves around a police officer and the head of a homeless shelter who team up to discover the mystery behind what’s been snatching a significant portion of New York City’s homeless populace. It’s a quirky film with distinct creature designs, although it can sometimes struggle with its pacing.
Among the unusual is not only the cannibalistic subterranean beings themselves, but also the group that took up arms to battle them. Notable figures such as John Heard from Home Alone, Daniel Stern, Kim Greist known for Manhunter, and brief appearances by Frankie Faison from The Silence of the Lambs, John Goodman, and Jon Polito from The Crow can be seen in the lineup.
Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971)
Despite not being the top film from Godzilla’s Showa era, Godzilla vs. Hedorah stands out as one of the most captivating. In essence, it can be described as a bizarre G-Film. When it’s not featuring extended scenes of trippy club dances or anti-pollution animations, it centers around Godzilla battling a colossal creature spawned by human excess and waste.
In summary, “Godzilla vs. Hedorah” is a contentious addition to Godzilla’s Showa period, with some viewers admiring its bold moves while others find them off-putting. However, even for those who prefer their kaiju action straightforward, it concludes with an enjoyable confrontation. Following the franchise’s low point, “All Monsters Attack”, which was filled with stock footage, this film’s eccentricity was essential to breathe new life into the IP.
King Kong Lives (1986)
Back in 1976, the undervalued remake of “King Kong” was quite the sensation. It almost made four times its production cost and boasted talents like Jeff Bridges, Charles Grodin, and Jessica Lange (making her controversial film debut). It’s no wonder Dino De Laurentiis and his team thought it was a brilliant idea. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said about “King Kong Lives,” a sequel that came out a full decade later, long after the initial fans of the remake had moved on. The storyline features Linda Hamilton from “The Terminator” as a doctor who has been keeping a comatose Kong alive for a decade. To survive, he needs a heart transplant, and just in time, a female Kong is discovered in Borneo.
Here’s an unmemorable adventure deep in the jungle filled with massive monkey affection, numerous heart-stopping moments, and a climactic confrontation with the military. It’s all rather puzzling, and if you’re looking for another mind-boggling King Kong film, Toho’s King Kong Escapes, complete with a Mechagodzilla-like King Kong, is equally outlandish.
Rawhead Rex (1986)
Apart from being renowned for his creation of the Hellraiser series, Clive Barker’s work has also influenced several other films. Among these non-Hellraiser productions, Nightbreed stands out as a significant one, but the most outrageous is arguably Rawhead Rex. Both films are definitely worth checking out.
The tale unfolds around an investigator of religious artifacts and his kin as they journey through the picturesque Irish landscape. Regrettably, a pagan deity who has been brought back to life is committing murders in the same region. The creature’s appearance deviates significantly from the description provided by Barker in the third volume of Books of Blood, but it poses a challenge to represent such an unusual entity on the silver screen, being something like a walking, vocal, growling phallus.
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