10 monsters from old movies (11 photos)

It is quite possible that these creatures frightened their contemporaries, there are very few people you can ask, and yet the listed paintings have sunk into oblivion and are known today exclusively for the funny retro design of their characters.





Science fiction and horror films from the first half/mid 20th century are hilarious! Especially those where there are all sorts of monsters, aliens and other fictional creatures. No realistic special effects or large budgets due to the specifics of the genre, but at the same time many people already wanted to create such a movie. Therefore, fantastic monsters were created from improvised means using simple costumes, cardboard and duct tape. Almost everyone was anthropomorphic and looked the part.

Giant Claw (USA, 1957)



The huge bird, “the size of a ship,” was named La Carcagne.

Underground Population (USA, 1956)





What a Netflix adaptation of the famous Czech cartoon “The Mole” might look like.

Golem (Germany, 1915)



The original German film is called "Der Golem", which makes it even more fun.

King Kong Escape (Japan, 1967)



In this film, the standard King Kong was pitted against a robot called Mechani-Kong.

It Came from Hell (USA, 1957)



Another title of the film: “Hollywood Invented Leshy.”

Attack of the Monster Crab (USA, 1957)



For help! Steve Buscemi is possessed by a huge crab!

Creature from the Haunted Sea (USA, 1961)



Is this an evil version of Oscar the Grouch from Sesame Street?

It Took Over the World (USA, 1956)



Wow, nothing beats this wigwam with its evil face!

Terror on the Party Beach (USA, 1964)



By the way, this is a musical. That's why the monster has so many languages. And in general, at this moment he is singing, yes, yes.

Island of the Rusty General (USSR, 1988)



A little trash from the late USSR. In this film, General “Big Iron” and his wards tried to capture the Earth. But just look at him, did they really have a chance?