The neural network proposed modern versions of classic movie monsters (1 photo)

If there's one thing that scares horror movie fans, it's modern remakes of a beloved franchise. However, while retro monsters have their charm, many of them are very dated. But don't despair - because we have Midjourney!





Marshmallow Man - Ghostbusters (1984)





In the original 1984 Ghostbusters film, the Marshmallow Man represents a force of destruction while still maintaining a soft, doughy appearance. Summoned from the mind of ghostbuster Ray Stuntz, played by Dan Aykroyd, this giant marshmallow monster temporarily reduces New York City to ruins. To achieve the desired effect, a man dressed in a large rubber suit destroyed a scale model of the city on camera.

According to the AI, the modern version of the Marshmallow Man should be more aggressive, “bestial” - hence the teeth and muscles under layers of white marshmallow.

Count Orlok - Nosferatu (1922)





Since 1922, the vampire Count Orlok has never ceased to terrify viewers. Actor Max Schreck, creating this unforgettable image, used only stage makeup and prosthetic ears and teeth.

The AI version looks even more ominous, although outwardly there would seem to be no special differences. Except that there are more wrinkles and the eyes are set deeper.

Brundlefly (Seth Brundle) - "The Fly" (1986)





Director David Cronenberg is so famous for his body horror films that his name has become synonymous with a certain style of slime-dripping monster. In the 1986 film The Fly, scientist Seth Brundle, played by a young Jeff Goldblum, accidentally combines his DNA with a fly while testing a teleporter. The resulting slimy mess is known as Brundlefly.

The AI reworked this image, making the monster more creepy and alien-like, with a large head and large black eyes.

Fluffy from the Box - "Kaleidoscope of Horrors" (1982)





The 1982 horror-comedy anthology Creepshow is a collaboration between writer Stephen King and director George Romero. One of the short horror stories there features Fluffy, a ferocious creature that lives in a box.

If a modern remake were to be released, then, according to the AI, Fluffy would lose his fur, receiving glowing red eyes and yellow teeth in return.

Jabba the Hutt - Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983)





Jabba the Hutt may not be a traditional horror movie monster, but he is certainly awe-inspiring.

In this AI reimagining, the gang leader is transformed into a terrifying monster with a mouth lined with sharp teeth. The AI also changed Jabba's location, taking him from the dimly lit interior of the palace to a strange, smoke-filled corridor illuminated by bright spotlights.

Rancor - Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983)





The rancor kept in the pit beneath Jabba's palace is a classic scary monster. It was filmed using a 45cm puppet created by legendary special effects artists Phil Tippett and Randy Dutra.

In the AI version, he is much larger and more like a huge toad.

Pumpkinhead - "Pumpkinhead" (1988)





Pumpkinhead from onethe titular 1988 film should look even more creepy according to the AI.

The general appearance of the vengeful demon was retained, but details were added such as glowing eyes, sharp teeth, and a layer of growths reminiscent of a pumpkin vine.

Audrey 2 - Little Shop of Horrors (1986)





Another killer plant has been processed by artificial intelligence and has acquired a much more aggressive appearance.

The original doll bears resemblance to some real-life carnivorous plants that feed on insects and even small animals to compensate for poor quality soil.

Audrey 2 looks most like a Venus flytrap, which slams shut with its unsuspecting victim inside, or a water lily with its large bell-like leaves.

However, although Audrey-2 looks completely different in appearance, the AI version of her also bears a strong resemblance to some real-world plants, such as roses. The red, folded skin even resembles the rafflesia, the world's largest flower, which attracts flies with the smell of rotting flesh.

Stripe - "Gremlins" (1984)





While Gremlins is more of a Christmas comedy than horror, there's nothing funny about this AI version of the titular Gremlin, Stripe. In the original film, he is the leader of the first gang of gremlins to terrorize the sleepy town of Kingston Falls.

The AI emphasized all the most terrible and unpleasant things in the form of a gremlin, and instead of a stupidly funny, albeit evil, creature, we got a demonic nightmare with dead eyes.

David Naughton - An American Werewolf in London (1981)





In 1981, An American Werewolf in London set the standard for practical effects with its amazing transformation scenes. The three-minute episode took over a week to film, with the crew filming it in reverse order, cutting off more hair in each frame. The result is one of the most exciting and disturbing special effects scenes ever captured on film.

However, according to the AI, the new version of this werewolf may be even more impressive, as he gains darker skin and deep red eyes. He will be more of a beast than a man.

The AI did not fail to remind us of the location: London's Big Ben is depicted in the background.

Lord of Darkness - "Legend" (1985)





Actor Tim Curry needed more than five hours a day to apply the makeup needed to play the Lord of Darkness in the 1985 fantasy film Legend.

The AI version is a little more subtle, but perhaps much more sinister - look at those vein or scar patterns. The horns may not be that impressive, but the sunken eye sockets and menacing posture indicate that this is a truly scary creature.

Gillman - "Creature from the Black Lagoon" (1954)





Gillman, aka the Creature from the Black Lagoon, needs to seriously update his appearance if he's going to scare modern audiences.

The AI, creating a new version of the Gillman, added a lot of vile things to his appearance. But, oddly enough, he removed the gills that gave this monster its name. And this is an unfortunate loss - after all, gills were originally part of innovative special effects at that time. The monster's rubber suit was equipped with a special air tube, with which the gills could be inflated and deflated, giving the impression that the creature was breathing.

Alien Queen (Uterus) - "Aliens" (1986)





When the movie Aliens was made in 1986, the alien Uterus was the pinnacle of puppetry. Two people were hungon a crane inside a huge doll driven by hydraulics. She looked extremely ominous.

For some reason, the AI thinks that the Alien Queen should be given a more elegant and minimalistic look.