Top 10 Monster Action Movies

Description: An underwater military base faces a giant sea monster, leading to a desperate fight for survival in the depths of the ocean.

Fact: The film was one of several underwater monster movies released in the late '80s, competing with "The Abyss" and "Leviathan."

Description: A small town in Nevada is terrorized by giant underground worms, leading to a mix of horror, comedy, and action as the residents fight back.

Fact: The film was originally intended to be a low-budget horror movie but evolved into a cult classic with its unique blend of genres. The creatures were named "Graboids" by fans.

Description: This action-adventure film pits a group of explorers against an ancient Egyptian priest who has been resurrected as a mummy with supernatural powers.

Fact: The film was a box office success, leading to a franchise. Brendan Fraser performed many of his own stunts, including the famous "horse jump" scene.

Description: A group of survivors on a crashed spaceship must fight off nocturnal, light-sensitive creatures known as Bioraptors to survive.

Fact: The film introduced the character Riddick, played by Vin Diesel, who would later star in two sequels. The creatures were designed by Patrick Tatopoulos, known for his work on "Godzilla."

Description: Peter Jackson's remake of the classic tale where a giant ape is brought from Skull Island to New York, leading to chaos and a tragic love story.

Fact: The film used motion capture technology to bring Kong to life, with Andy Serkis providing the performance capture for Kong. The film was one of the most expensive ever made at the time.

Description: A creature from the Han River in Seoul becomes the antagonist in this South Korean monster movie that blends family drama with horror and action.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life incident where a man was ordered to dump formaldehyde into the river. The monster's design was influenced by the work of H.R. Giger.

Description: The king of monsters returns to the big screen in this reboot, showcasing epic battles between Godzilla and other MUTOs (Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organisms).

Fact: This was the first Godzilla film to be entirely shot in the United States. The film's director, Gareth Edwards, was a fan of the original 1954 Japanese Godzilla movie.

Description: Found footage style meets monster movie in this gripping tale of a group of friends trying to survive an attack on New York City by a colossal, mysterious creature.

Fact: The film was initially kept under wraps with the title "Slusho!" to maintain secrecy about its plot. The monster was designed by Neville Page, who also worked on "Avatar."

Description: Humanity fights back against giant sea monsters called Kaiju with equally massive robots known as Jaegers. This film is a love letter to monster movies and mecha anime.

Fact: The film was inspired by the works of Hayao Miyazaki, particularly "Princess Mononoke." The Kaiju designs were influenced by the works of H.R. Giger.

Description: A deep-sea submersible is attacked by a prehistoric 75-foot-long shark, leading to a thrilling battle for survival against this ancient predator.

Fact: The film is based on the novel "Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror" by Steve Alten. The shark was created using a combination of CGI and animatronics for realism.