Cinema often seeks to explore audiences’ fascination with the extraordinary. One of the recurring themes in big budget productions are giant monster films. And the reasons for this are many, as films featuring enormous creatures have a global appeal, facilitating the success of these productions in international markets.
Furthermore, works featuring colossal monsters often involve exuberant special effects and advanced technology, providing impactful visual spectacles that attract large audiences. In this context, we highlight five great works with giant monsters.
Giant monster movies
Kong: Skull Island (2017)
The second film in the “MonsterVerse”, a cinematic universe of monsters from Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros., “Kong: Skull Island” received favorable reviews and praise for its special effects, in addition to being a box office success.
The plot takes place at the end of the Vietnam War, when a group of scientists and soldiers embark on an expedition to a newly discovered Pacific island. There they encounter the colossal Kong.
The cast includes Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, John Goodman, Brie Larson, Jing Tian, Toby Kebbell, John Ortiz, Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Shea Whigham, Thomas Mann, Terry Notary and John C. Reilly.
available to HBO Max subscribers.
Rampage: Total Destruction (2018)
Based on the video game series of the same name, “Rampage” is an action-adventure film starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
The film deals with the theme of genetically modified animals that become huge and aggressive. The cast includes Naomie Harris, Malin Åkerman and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.
The plot revolves around Davis Okoye (The Rock), a primatologist who has a special bond with an albino gorilla.
When a failed genetic experiment transforms gorillas and other animals into gigantic destructive monsters, Okoye decides to find an antidote and fight to stop the mass destruction caused by these creatures.
available to HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video subscribers.
Cloverfield – Monster (2008)
With a found footage style, “Cloverfield” is directed by Matt Reeves and produced by JJ Abrams. A box office success, the film combines elements of horror and science fiction.
The story is presented as a found footage story from a personal record of a group of young people trying to escape a giant monster that attacks New York during a farewell party.
The main cast includes Lizzy Caplan, Jessica Lucas, TJ Miller, Michael Stahl-David, Mike Vogel and Odette Yustman.
available for rental and purchase on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video and Google Play Movies.
Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)
Part of the MonsterVerse, a cinematic universe that includes Hollywood’s latest Godzilla and King Kong films, this sequel features the two most famous movie monsters in a thrilling battle.
In addition to having a huge success with the public, the feature film was well received by critics in general, with particular appreciation for the special effects.
The opera is directed by Adam Wingard and has a cast consisting of Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Shun Oguri, Eiza González, Julian Dennison, Lance Reddick, Kyle Chandler and Demián Bichir.
available to HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video subscribers.
Rim of the Pacific (2013)
Directed by Mexican Guillermo del Toro, this American sci-fi action film is heavily influenced by Japanese pop culture, incorporating elements such as Kaijus and Mechas. The story takes place in the near future, where Earth faces attacks from giant creatures known as Kaijus.
These colossal monsters emerge from an interdimensional portal at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. To defeat them, humans develop Jaegers, gigantic robots piloted by two neurally connected people.
The film stars Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day, Robert Kazinsky, Max Martini and Ron Perlman.
available to HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video subscribers.
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