Unleash the Beast: 10 Horror Films Featuring Wild Animals

Description: Often compared to "Jaws" but with a grizzly bear as the antagonist, this film follows park rangers as they hunt down a massive, man-eating bear in a national park. It's a classic example of nature's fury unleashed.

Fact: The film was shot in Georgia, and the bear was portrayed by a combination of a real bear and a man in a bear suit.

Description: While building an underwater military base, the crew encounters a giant sea creature. This film combines elements of sci-fi and horror, showcasing the terror of the deep sea.

Fact: The film was one of several underwater creature features released around the same time, competing with "Leviathan" and "The Abyss."

Description: This film tells the chilling true story of the Tsavo maneaters, two man-eating lions in Kenya who terrorized workers building a railway bridge. It's a gripping tale of survival against nature's most formidable predators.

Fact: The lions in the film were portrayed by animatronics and CGI, but real lions were also used for some scenes. The actual skulls of the Tsavo maneaters are on display at the Field Museum in Chicago.

Description: After a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, a billionaire, a photographer, and their guide must survive not only the harsh environment but also a relentless bear. This film explores themes of survival, intelligence, and the primal instincts of both man and beast.

Fact: The bear in the film was portrayed by a combination of animatronics, CGI, and a real bear named Bart, who was trained for the role.

Description: A group of friends on vacation in Mexico stumbles upon an ancient Mayan temple, only to be attacked by carnivorous plants. While not strictly about animals, the film's horror comes from nature itself.

Fact: The film was based on the novel by Scott Smith, who also wrote the screenplay, ensuring a faithful adaptation of the chilling story.

Description: After their boat capsizes, a group of friends must swim to safety while being stalked by a great white shark. This film captures the terror of being hunted in the open ocean.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life events, including the story of Ray Boundy, who survived a shark attack after his boat sank.

Description: Set in the Australian Outback, this film features a group of tourists trapped on a small island surrounded by a man-eating crocodile. It's a tense survival story with a twist of horror.

Fact: The crocodile was created using a combination of animatronics and CGI, with real crocodiles used for some shots.

Description: A surfer is stranded 200 yards from shore on a rock with a great white shark circling her. This film is a masterclass in suspense and survival against one of nature's most feared predators.

Fact: The shark was created using a combination of animatronics and CGI, with a real shark named "Buster" used for some scenes.

Description: During a Category 5 hurricane, a woman must navigate through a flooded house to rescue her father, all while being hunted by alligators. It's a high-tension survival horror with a natural disaster twist.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life events where alligators were found in flooded homes during hurricanes.

Description: A family's boat tour in the Northern Territory of Australia turns into a nightmare when they are attacked by a giant saltwater crocodile. The film focuses on the psychological horror of being trapped.

Fact: The film was shot in real mangrove swamps, adding to the authenticity of the setting.