11 Grotesque But Creatively Sophisticated 80's Monsters Explained in Detail

Monsters have always been the purest essence of horror, and it’s true that we always fear what we don’t understand. Having said that, the 80s were definitely a time period when our anxieties seemed way larger than life. It goes without saying that this particular era was more like a home to not only some of the best horror movies made, but also to some of the most terrifying creatures on display. These monsters simply made sure that our fears looked every bit as real as they felt. In today’s video, we are going to take you through 11 horrifying but creatively sophisticated 80s monsters and also explain them in detail. You might want to keep your lights on for this one.

0:00 Intro
1:08 Gargoyles – The Terror Within (1989)
3:47 Homo Aquaticus – Leviathan (1989)
6:24 Rawhead Rex – Rawhead Rex (1986)
8:51 Deadly Spawn – The Deadly Spawn (1983)
11:22 INTEC Cockroaches – The Nest (1988)
13:33 Alien – The Hidden (1987)
15:33 Q - Q – The Winged Serpent (1982)
17:34 Razorback – Razorback (1984)
19:35 Metal Fetishist – Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989)
21:12 Belial Bradley – Basket Case (1982)
22:43 C.H.U.D.s – C.H.U.D (1984)