In horror films about animals, as a rule, a person is faced with frightening creatures or enraged animals. Despite the relative success of films such as The Shoal or Fly, the sub-genre of Animal Horror is more dead than alive.
Nowadays, films about clashes between people and animal killers are not so often shot, and there are not many really worthy pictures on this subject. But still they exist!
We present to you the 10 best horror films about animal killers based on real events: classics of the genre and the novelties of 2019-2020, which have already been released.
10. Wilderness (2014)
The Canadian film also has a second name "Fateful route". This thriller is highly appreciated by the audience, largely due to high-quality camera work and a very oppressive atmosphere.
The story in the movie "Wilderness»Revolves around a married couple. Spouses are far from civilization, hoping to spend an unforgettable weekend. Having removed the house, the couple decides to go for a walk in the vicinity. Exploring the area, they did not even notice how it got dark ...
Returning back, the couple came across a den of a cannibal bear and aroused his interest. Now young people will have a hard time running away from a predator ... Will they be able to survive?
9. Pet Cemetery (1989)
Horror movie "Pet cemetery"Was filmed from the book of Stephen King, which he wrote in 1983. The author himself shared that this is the only novel of his written, which very scared him.
A friendly family with his beloved cat Church moves to a new house, located on the edge of a dense forest. In the forest itself there is a cemetery where loving owners bury their dead animals.
The trouble does not bypass the Creed family - their favorite Church falls under the wheels, and then instantly dies ... Louis - the head of the family, decides to bury the cat in the ancient Indian cemetery - according to legend, it can raise the dead. Once Church, as if nothing had happened, returns to the Creeds. But is this Church?
8. The Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001)
In an unusually beautiful film "Brotherhood of the wolf"It’s a sin not to fall in love, or at least not to experience aesthetic pleasure. The director, actors and everyone who had a hand in creating this masterpiece would like to say: “Thank you so much».
XVIII century, France. A kind of creature appears in Zhevadan, instilling fear in the local residents ... The beast preys on women and children. The creature seems elusive: it does not die from bullets, suddenly disappears - and also appears.
King Louis XV himself gives the order to investigate the brutal murders of the scientist Gregor de Fronsac. The Mani Indian joins the Gregor - he once saved the life of Fronsaku, and from that moment they are blood brothers. Around this Indian is the same halo of mystery as around the Beast ...
Who is this beast? Will he be able to catch him?
7. The Fly (1986)
Film "Fly"- one of the best works of David Cronenberg. The picture was shot according to the story of the French writer Georges Langelan. I would like to note that the make-up artists did their best (the film won an Oscar for best makeup), and the actors showed an excellent game, especially Jeff Goldblum.
A talented, eccentric and slightly eccentric scientist deals with the issue of teleportation. Seth Brandl began by moving inanimate objects in space, but once decided to conduct an experiment with a living creature. To do this, he teleported the monkey, but soon wanted to become the object of his experiment.
When Seth finds himself in a sterile chamber, a fly accidentally flies into it - it is from this moment that the fun begins ... What are the consequences of this accident?
6. Sohra (2006)
After watching the film "Soora»The desire to pet a neighbor's dog or feed a stray dog with his own hand disappears. A dog is an unpredictable creature ... A horror film immerses the viewer in what is happening on the screen, you begin to experience events with the characters.
A cheerful company of teenagers is on an abandoned island. They decide to have a good time, taking advantage of the privacy. But their plans are crumbling, because there are dogs on the island, and they are clearly not friendly ...
Very soon, friends realize that these dogs are unusual: they are endowed with a supernatural mind and insatiable hunger, and their bites do something strange to a person ... What is wrong with these dogs?
5. Trap (2019)
Despite the presence of cliches and mistakes, "Trap"A rather self-confident thriller that moviegoers should definitely watch. At first, the tape seems tightened, but at some point it begins to resemble a high-speed train ... An interesting sight.
From the very beginning of the day, the swimmer Haley went awry: she lost the swim, got into the epicenter of a hurricane of the 5th category, could not get through to her father ...
The girl returns to the evacuated area and finds her father unconscious. Trying to pull him out of the basement, Haley suddenly discovers that she is sharing a territory with a huge alligator ... Gradually, water arrives, the reptile is ready to attack at any moment, and there is nobody to call for help ... Can Haley survive?
4. Fear of Spiders (1990)
«Fear of spiders"- a unique film of its kind. For all its simplicity, the picture cleverly outperforms human fears, and it can be called absolutely self-sufficient.
It is worth noting that camera work at an altitude - thanks to Michael Salomon, viewers can admire the stunning scenery of the jungle and Venezuelan waterfalls.
Every person has fears. Sooner or later he has to face his horror face to face. Dr. Ross Jennings suffers from arachnophobia - with this disease you have an uncontrollable fear of spiders.
Ross moves to a small town to lead a calm, quiet life. But by chance, from the South American jungle, one spider comes over, whose intentions are clearly not good. How will this story end?
3. Predatory waters (2007)
Having tuned in to the film, you can definitely enjoy watching it. "Predatory waters"- a fairly atmospheric survival film.
Three friends: Adam, Grace and Lee decide that a picturesque river is perfect for the best weekend, where they can go fishing and enjoy the silence. Arriving at the place, they hire a guide - he is well versed in the local area.
Amazing weather, amazing places and good nibble - everything indicates that the rest will be exciting. But even a professional guide does not suspect what danger awaits them ... What will they have to face?
2. Sandbank (2016)
Survival movie fans will love it. "Shallow". The picture captures from the very beginning and does not let go until the very end. Some scenes are terrifying ...
A surfer goes to a deserted beach to enjoy pastime alone and catch a good wave. At first everything was perfect, it seemed that nothing could spoil the girl’s rest, but she met a giant shark that drove her onto a sandbank ... Will the shark retreat?
1. Jaws (1975)
Steven Spielberg proved that he is a talented director. His film "Jaws»Became the best of its genre. In addition, the film has become a classic, having collected more than $ 100,000,000 at the box office!
Early in the morning, the local police chief and his assistant witnessed a chilling horror ... On the shore, they found the remains of a girl. As it turned out, she was attacked by a huge shark that appeared off the coast of Emiti ...
Every day, the victims are growing. Fisher Quint, a World War II veteran, goes on a dangerous expedition to kill a cannibal shark ... Can he do what he wants?