I think it’s safe to say, when we were kids, discovering a new movie monster was the coolest
thing -- and as you get older they’re harder to come across.
But, that’s why I’m here guys.
I’m here to introduce to you to some badass, obscure horror movie monsters that your perhaps
missed, or were to young to discover.
So, today on Top 5 Scary Videos, we’re going to be counting down our list of the Top 5
Scary Obscure Movie Monsters.
Before we begin, be sure to stick around until the end of the video where I’ll be responding
to some of your comments.
Lets jump in.
5.
Nightmare Cutter in: Martyrs (2008) Now, this film is utterly disturbing -- not
quite A Serbian Film disturbing, but it’s certainly up there.
Released back in 2008, this film follows a young woman’s quest for revenge against
the people who kidnapped and tortured her a child.
Leading her, and her friend, who is also victim of abuse, on a terrifying journey into a living
hell of depravity.
Honestly, the French know how to do horror, and Martyrs is no different.
It’s a thought provoking, thrilling, bloody, and just downright harrowing journey from
the start until the credits.
Before we get any further, this film is tough to stomach, even for horror veterans out there.
Even for me -- someone who loves slashers, torture porn, pretty much all the sub-genres
of horror -- but this, it’s a hard no.
Now, the monster at hand is something of a side character in the film -- rather than
the true threat.
Nightmare Cutter appears throughout, looking like this, -- she appears, razor in hand,
and proceeds to slash the girl leaving her with brutal scars destined to resemble her
own.
The scenes with this monster are unrelentingly scary, and like I said, incredibly difficult
to stomach.
However, the most powerful effect it has on viewers, is the discovery of who the woman
truly is and why she’s haunting the girl.
Watch it, if you dare.
I just can’t promise it will be a fun time for you.
4.
The Keep from: The Keep (1983) Released back in 1983, The Keep follows the
Nazis as they are forced to turn to a Jewish historian for help battling an ancient demon
that have inadvertently freed from its prison.
You’ll notice this is a trend on our list.
The Keep itself is perhaps one of the coolest monster movies, as well as coolest monsters,
you’ve probably never even heard of.
Directed by Michael Mann, this obscure horror has never been released on Blu Ray let alone
DVD because he is embarrassed that he ever made such a low budget horror flick so early
in his career.
But, I, and many others beg to differ.
The Keep is badass, and that’s putting it lightly.
It features Nazis getting slaughtered by one of the coolest demons I’ve ever seen in
cinema.
What’s not to love about that.
If you can, find The Keep, embrace The Keep.
You will not be disappointed.
3.
Scarecrows from: Scarecrows(1988) Released back in 1988, Scarecrows follows
a group of criminals who hijack a plane and force the pilot and his daughter to fly them
to Mexico.
However, after an unexpected landing, they find themselves in a cemetery inhabited by
killer scarecrows.
That’s right.
I didn’t stutter.
Killer.
Scarecrows.
This film is badass, plain and simple.
Between the mixing of action and horror, Scarecrows is utterly insane!
I mean, haunted scarecrows taking out an elite mercenary force, what’s not to love?!
The films plays out its wacky concept with ease, and is flourished with coolness throughout
-- making it easy to understand why this film has such a big cult following.
What sets this film apart from other monster movies is that is the cause for the murderous
anthropomorphic scarecrows is never spelled out, or explained.
It just is.
Which is a refreshing change in the horror genre.
Even better -- the Scarecrows have a very unique way of handling their targets -- once
killed, they hollow them out and stuff them with straw -- and for the 80’s, the visuals
are incredibly effective with even more impressive makeup.
All I can say is, Killer Scarecrows.
Find them, love them!
2.
The Teddy Bear from: Dolls (1987) Ah yes -- everyone’s worst nightmare.
A room full of dolls turning their porcelain heads and starring you dead in the eye.
No thank you!
Released in 1987, Dolls follows a group of travelers who spend the night in the mansion
of an elderly couple who are dollmakers.
I mean, that alone is terrifying enough.
However, one of the travelers’’ children discovers that the dolls the couple makes
are actually humans that the couple has miniaturized and turned into tools for their evil plans.
Yup -- horrifying.
Now, as expected, it isn’t long before things start to get a little unnatural in the mansion
with shots of dolls turning their demonic little heads and eyeing up their new guests.
However, arguably the most terrifying monster is the girls teddy bear.
It’s a gigantic loveable bear that you just want to embrace and love with all of your
heart -- until, that is, it becomes a demonic bloodthirsty creature hellbent on killing
your entire family.
Yes, it’s a little campy, and the effects at time laughable -- but come on, killer dolls,
what’s not to love?!
1.
Rawhead Rex from: Rawhead Rex Released back in 1986, Rawhead Rex is a Horror
Fantasy that follows a nasty demon that is released from his underground prison by an
unwitting farmer.
The film follows the demon as it embarks on a brutal rampage across Ireland while a man
attempts to halt the monsters attacks.
Just take one look at Rawhead Rex, and you will instantly fall in love with this obscure
monster.
Created by Clive Barker himself, this is perhaps his most unique writing crediting based on
one of his most popular books.
Rawhead Rex first appeared in Barker’s Books of Blood short story series -- and while the
movie is nothing at all like the story, with atrocious effects and humours makeup -- the
monster is regardless a very niche fan favourite amongst cult horror movie lovers.
Well, there we have it!
Do you guys agree with our list?
Were there any obscure movie monsters that we missed?
Leave us all your thoughts and feelings in the comments down below and perhaps we can
do a part 2.
Before I go, I just want to respond to a few comments from one of my last videos: Top 5
Scary Demons From Video Games.
Mr Brian The Hedgehog said “Do Top 5 Scariest Icelandic Urban Legends” -- I am very, VERY
into it!
I’ll speak to my peeps.
The Ghoul of Cool said “Devils and Demons have NOTHING on Lucy” -- You’re a smart
man.
A5P3R07H said “Lucy, please, sit on my eggs” -- Sure...but, are they fertilized -- do I
need to fertilize them?
Are we talking breakfast foods here?
I need clarification.
Chauncey said “Lucy fights demons with her angel army in her down time.
Yup I said.
Come at me bro!!”
-- Preaching the hard truths here.
Respect.
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