In the past two decades, has there been any movie monsters/aliens that deserve the same iconic recognition as the Predator and Xenomorph?

Submitted by idekuser t3_z33be0 in movies

I recently saw The Ritual (2017) >! which has an awesome creature design. Although you don’t really get a full look at it until the end of the film, I’d be confident to remember from what movie it is from if someone showed me a picture of it several years later. !<

This got me thinking if there has been any other lesser known monsters/aliens that have had iconic designs.

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Glade_Runner t1_ixjpr1e wrote

Mike Wazowski and Sully from Monsters, Inc. (2001).

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ThrowerWayACount t1_ixjxyc8 wrote

This is the most accurate answer here. More people know these guys than the folks from Pan Labyrinth, District 9, Book of Henry, etc

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ZorroMeansFox t1_ixjsfie wrote

I'll suggest that the Heptapods in Arrival are memorable and realized in a remarkable way.

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Poorly-Drawn-Beagle t1_ixkgp4k wrote

The Pale Man from Pan's Labyrinth wasn't around for long but he left one heck of an impression

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Dottsterisk t1_ixkavro wrote

Absolutely not.

There have been great designs and memorable characters, but the xenomorph is, IMHO, a true work of genius from Giger and has not come close to being matched.

Predator benefits from being a cinematic originator of the “hunter alien” trope and an incredible design.

I can’t think of a single design that comes anywhere close to either.

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SalaciousDumb t1_ixk5mei wrote

The Bear in Annihilation

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mad_poet_navarth t1_ixmvrt2 wrote

The bear is not an alien. (to explain I would be giving things way). However, what's in the lighthouse is. I'm not a fan of the movie but I don't think there's ever been an alien like that before.

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Poorly-Drawn-Beagle t1_ixkgicy wrote

Well.. I like the Jeepers Creepers franchise, and I think the monster antagonist is fairly interesting. But this franchise is... well... not as fondly regarded as Alien or Predator.

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Odd_Advance_6438 t1_ixkmgmi wrote

This is definitely not on the same level as the predator and xenomorpphs, but I like the mimics in edge of tomorrow. Both quick and deadly

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EddyTheGr8 t1_ixlcx2g wrote

The new iteration of Pennywise will definitely get recognition for years to come.

And the Babadook is pretty iconic already.

Art from Terrifier is supposed to get more films which could make him a cult killer in the spheres of Jason or Freddy.

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Elvira_Mc_Flutterbat t1_ixlmcwt wrote

Del Toros Reaper Strain in Blade 2 and The Strain.

You got some iconic guys there- Jared Nomak, Eichhorst, the Master.

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pzzaco t1_ixk027x wrote

Cloverfield monster definitely has a dsitinct design that stands out a bit.

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SnooDucks2052 t1_ixk74oe wrote

The creatures from Quiet place are getting close

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JasonKruegerCrowley t1_ixkxbck wrote

Victor Crowley from the Hatchet movies. Great design, original, ironic weapon and a love for belt Sanders. He has 4 movies under his belt which are all fun, entertaining and super ridiculously gory. I sure hope NECA makes a 7" ultimate version of him next year.

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lakmus85_real t1_ixlv7xb wrote

The monster from the ritual is probably up there with them too for its originality and pure terror

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Chaw126 t1_ixmqayb wrote

Molasar from "The Keep".

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DrRexMorman t1_ixjx5vf wrote

Don’t put spaces between the text you want to spoil tag and the exclamation points.

Ex:

>! Wrong !<

Vs

>!Right!<

To your question, the main character of Book of Henry.

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Assassin217 t1_ixkfy5t wrote

yeah, your mom in the morning without makeup.

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