Monsters | Creatures

Monsters | Creatures

Description
Description

Monsters and creatures in fiction are beings often characterized by their unnatural or frightening appearance, abilities, or behavior. They can range from mythical beasts and supernatural entities to genetically modified organisms and extraterrestrial life forms. In narratives, these characters typically serve as symbols of fear, evil, or the unknown, challenging protagonists and driving conflict.

Monsters can represent deeper themes such as societal fears, moral dilemmas, and the struggle between good and evil. Their portrayal often prompts introspection on human nature and the boundaries of normalcy. In literature, film, and other media, monsters captivate audiences with their otherworldliness, offering escapism, excitement, and a means to explore and confront fears and anxieties.

History
History

Monsters and creatures have been a part of storytelling since ancient times, appearing in myths, folklore, and religious texts across various cultures. These beings often embodied human fears, moral lessons, or natural phenomena. In medieval and Renaissance literature, monsters represented both the physical and moral dangers of the unknown world. The 19th century saw a shift, with literature and Gothic novels introducing creatures as symbols of internal human struggles and societal issues.

The advent of cinema in the 20th century brought a new dimension to these characters, making them central to horror and fantasy genres, and continually evolving them to reflect changing societal fears and fascinations.

Future
Future

In the future, monsters and creatures in fiction are likely to evolve in tandem with societal changes and advancements in technology. Expect to see more nuanced and complex portrayals, moving beyond traditional horror tropes to explore themes of empathy and coexistence. The rise of environmental and ecological concerns might inspire creatures that embody these issues.

Advances in visual effects will enable more realistic and imaginative depictions, enhancing their impact in storytelling. Additionally, the blending of genres could see creatures appearing in unexpected narrative contexts, challenging conventional roles. This evolution suggests that monsters and creatures will continue to captivate, reflecting and exploring a broader spectrum of human experiences and fears.

Common Questions
Common Questions
What is a monster?

A monster can be defined as an imaginary creature that is generally large, ugly, and frightening. A monster is considered a horror creature, like Frankenstein or Dracula, that often appear in literature and films to scare audiences. Monsters are regarded as grotesque who scare others with their appearance, and threaten society with their powers. Monsters can also be human-like, but they are portrayed as lower class, mutants, and supernatural.

What do monsters look like?

Typical images of monsters include animals with no heads or exaggerated features. Monsters are often ugly, lurk in the dark, and do not look like anything else. Physically monsters sometimes have qualities like dwarfism, giantism, physical splicing with other creatures, extra or missing human features, or more elements that differentiates them completely from what society accepts as normal.

Why are we afraid of monsters?

Humans are afraid of monsters because they challenge society’s standards. We create monsters and they are often a reflection of ourselves. Monsters are also characteristically out of our control and do not follow rules or opinions. Monsters are not predictable and tend to be extremely violent. Also, since we do not know what to expect from monsters or easy to explain and our mind makes them scarier than they actually are.

10.25” | .26 m
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
Baby Groot
26.000
2017.00
130000
GUIDE
3D
Baby Groot
Balrogs
115000
14’-18’ | 4.3-5.5 m (Varies)
The Fellowship of the Ring (1954)
Balrogs
550.000
1954.00
115000
GUIDE
3D
Balrogs
Bantha
1200
6’7”-9’10” | 2-3 m
1977 (Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope)
Bantha
300.000
1977.00
1200
GUIDE
3D
Bantha
7’ | 2.13 m
Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Bride of Frankenstein
213.000
1935.00
40000
GUIDE
3D
Bride of Frankenstein
Bulbasaur
148000
2’4” | 71.1 cm
15.2 lb | 6.9 kg
#001
Bulbasaur
71.100
6.900
1.00
148000
GUIDE
3D
Bulbasaur
Charizard
184000
5’7” | 170.2 cm
199.5 lb | 90.5 kg
#006
Charizard
170.200
90.500
6.00
184000
GUIDE
3D
Charizard
2’0” | 61 cm
18.7 lb | 8.5 kg
#004
Charmander
61.000
8.500
4.00
109000
GUIDE
3D
Charmander
6’5” | 1.96 m
Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
Creature from the Black Lagoon
196.000
1954.00
56000
GUIDE
3D
Creature from the Black Lagoon
9’10” | 3 m
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999)
Dementor
300.000
1999.00
21000
GUIDE
3D
Dementor
26”-32” | 66-80 cm
45”-54” | 114-137 cm
Demodog
80.000
137.000
4700
GUIDE
3D
Demodog
6’-10’ | 1.83-3.05 m
Demogorgon
305.000
116000
GUIDE
3D
Demogorgon
Ditto
134000
1’0” | 30.5 cm
8.8 lb | 4 kg
#132
Ditto
30.500
4.000
132.00
134000
GUIDE
3D
Ditto
Dobby
61500
3’6” | 1.06 m
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (1998)
Dobby
106.000
1998.00
61500
GUIDE
3D
Dobby
Dracula
122000
6’4” | 1.93 m
Dracula (novel, 1897), Dracula (film, 1931)
Dracula
193.000
1897.00
122000
GUIDE
3D
Dracula
7’3” | 221 cm
463 lb | 210 kg
#149
Dragonite
221.000
210.000
149.00
97000
GUIDE
3D
Dragonite
Eevee
239000
1’0” | 30.5 cm
14.3 lb | 6.5 kg
#133
Eevee
30.500
6.500
133.00
239000
GUIDE
3D
Eevee
8’ | 2.4 m (novel)
Frankenstein (novel, 1818), Frankenstein (film, 1931)
Frankenstein’s Monster
240.000
1818.00
211000
GUIDE
3D
Frankenstein’s Monster
Gengar
142000
4’11” | 149.9 cm
89.3 lb | 40.5 kg
#094
Gengar
149.900
40.500
94.00
142000
GUIDE
3D
Gengar
Gollum
735000
3’6” | 1.07 m (Film)
The Hobbit (1937)
Gollum
107.000
1937.00
735000
GUIDE
3D
Gollum
Gremlin
51000
24” | 61 cm
Gremlins (1984)
Gremlin
61.000
1984.00
51000
GUIDE
3D
Gremlin
Groot
97000
7’10” | 2.39 m (Variable)
Tales to Astonish #13 (November 1960)
Groot
239.000
1960.00
97000
GUIDE
3D
Groot
Gyarados
114000
21’4” | 650.2 cm
41’ | 12.5 m
518 lb | 235 kg
#130
Gyarados
650.200
1250.000
235.000
130.00
114000
GUIDE
3D
Gyarados
Hulk
184000
8'2" | 2.5 m
Incredible Hulk #1 (May, 1962)
Hulk
250.000
1962.00
184000
GUIDE
3D
Hulk
5’7” | 1.70 m
The Invisible Man (novel, 1897), The Invisible Man (film, 1933)
Invisible Man
170.000
1897.00
42000
GUIDE
3D
Invisible Man
5’9" | 1.75 m
12’9” | 3.9 m
1983 (Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
Jabba the Hutt
175.000
390.000
1983.00
86000
GUIDE
3D
Jabba the Hutt
1’8” | 50.8 cm
12.1 lb | 5.5 kg
#039
Jigglypuff
50.800
5.500
39.00
96000
GUIDE
3D
Jigglypuff
Lurtz
9100
6’4” | 1.93 m (Film)
The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Lurtz
193.000
2001.00
9100
GUIDE
3D
Lurtz
Maman
11000
30’5” | 9.27 m
33’7” | 10.24 m
29’4” | 8.92 m
1999
Maman
927.000
1024.000
892.000
1999.00
11000
GUIDE
3D
Maman
Mew
100000
1’4” | 40.6 cm
8.8 lb | 4 kg
#151
Mew
40.600
4.000
151.00
100000
GUIDE
3D
Mew
Mewtwo
152000
6’7” | 200.7 cm
269 lb | 122 kg
#150
Mewtwo
200.700
122.000
150.00
152000
GUIDE
3D
Mewtwo
Nosferatu
153000
6’3” | 1.91 m
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922)
Nosferatu
191.000
1922.00
153000
GUIDE
3D
Nosferatu
Orcs
43000
4’-5’ | 1.22-1.52 m (Varies)
The Fellowship of the Ring (1954)
Orcs
152.000
1954.00
43000
GUIDE
3D
Orcs
Pennywise
358000
6’3.5” | 1.92 m
1986 (Novel), 1990 (TV)
Pennywise
192.000
1986.00
358000
GUIDE
3D
Pennywise
Pikachu
524000
1’4” | 40.6 cm
13.2 lb | 6 kg
#025
Pikachu
40.600
6.000
25.00
524000
GUIDE
3D
Pikachu
Psyduck
66000
2’7” | 78.7 cm
43.2 lb | 19.6 kg
#054
Psyduck
78.700
19.600
54.00
66000
GUIDE
3D
Psyduck
Rancor
21000
13’9”-16’5” | 4.2-5 m
1983 (Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
Rancor
500.000
1983.00
21000
GUIDE
3D
Rancor
6’2" | 1.88 m
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999)
Remus Lupin
188.000
1999.00
32000
GUIDE
3D
Remus Lupin
Shelob
34000
6’ | 1.83 m (Film)
17’ | 5.18 m (Film)
8’ | 2.44 m (Film)
The Two Towers (1954)
Shelob
183.000
518.000
244.000
1954.00
34000
GUIDE
3D
Shelob
Smaug
117000
60’ | 18.3 m (Grounded)
360’ | 110 m (Wingspan)
427’ | 130 m (Film); 59’ | 18 m (Book)
The Hobbit (1937)
Smaug
1830.000
11000.000
13000.000
1937.00
117000
GUIDE
3D
Smaug
Snorlax
130000
6’11” | 210.8 cm
1014 lb | 460 kg
#143
Snorlax
210.800
460.000
143.00
130000
GUIDE
3D
Snorlax
Squirtle
105000
1’8” | 50.8 cm
19.8 lb | 9 kg
#007
Squirtle
50.800
9.000
7.00
105000
GUIDE
3D
Squirtle
5’4” | 1.63 m
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
Teenage Groot
163.000
2017.00
2300
GUIDE
3D
Teenage Groot
5’11” | 1.8 m
The Mummy (1932)
The Mummy
180.000
1932.00
71000
GUIDE
3D
The Mummy
14’ | 4.28 m (Book & Film)
The Two Towers (1954)
Treebeard
428.000
1954.00
12000
GUIDE
3D
Treebeard
5’10”-6’1" | 1.78-1.85 m (Varies)
The Fellowship of the Ring (1954)
Uruk-hai
185.000
1954.00
73700
GUIDE
3D
Uruk-hai
Vampira
21000
5’7” | 1.70 m
The Vampira Show (1954)
Vampira
170.000
1954.00
21000
GUIDE
3D
Vampira
Wampa
1400
7’3”-9’10” | 2.2-3 m
1980 (Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back)
Wampa
300.000
1980.00
1400
GUIDE
3D
Wampa
6’2” | 1.88 m
The Wolf Man (1941)
Wolf Man
188.000
1941.00
5100
GUIDE
3D
Wolf Man
Bantha
Scaled height comparison illustrations of Banthas in relation to other Star Wars characters

A Bantha is a mammal species seen in the Star Wars universe native to the desert planet of Tatooine. A Bantha is characterized by its large and hairy appearance as well as its massive spiraling horns that stem from its head. The Bantha is a quadrupedal creature with shaggy fur in the color black-brown. A Bantha also has a wide mouth, a long tail that drags on the ground when it walks, and wide feet. The Tusken Raiders have domesticated Banthas and use them for both transportation and companionship. Banthas are known for being peaceful and live in herds, allowing them to be easily domesticated.

Banthas are visualized as having an overall height between 6’7”-9’10” (2-3 m).

Set of dimensioned drawings of Banthas labeled with overall height
A Bantha is a mammal species seen in the Star Wars universe native to the desert planet of Tatooine. A Bantha is characterized by its large and hairy appearance as well as its massive spiraling horns that stem from its head. The Bantha is a quadrupedal creature with shaggy fur.

Banthas are visualized as having an overall height between 6’7”-9’10” (2-3 m).

Set of dimensioned drawings of Banthas labeled with overall height
Bantha
Height:
6’7”-9’10” | 2-3 m
Width:
Length:
Depth:
Weight:
Area:
Actor
First Appearance
1977 (Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope)

Drawings include:
Bantha front, side (assorted)

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Squirtle
Scaled elevation drawing comparing the height of Squirtle to people

Squirtle, known as Zenigame in Japan, is a water type Pokémon introduced in the first generation of games as a starter Pokémon along with Bulbasaur and Charmander. Squirtle is a light-blue turtle creature with a hard brown shell and a long, curly tail. Squirtle is the lowest evolution in his family; he evolves into Wartortle and then into Blastoise. Squirtle is relatively rare to find in the wild, but he can be occasionally found around ponds and lakes. Squirtle is a very efficient swimmer, can use his shell for protection, and sprays water from his mouth to attack with great accuracy.

Squirtle has an average height of 1’8” (50.8 cm) and weight of 19.8 lb (9 kg). Squirtle is a Water type Pokémon and is listed as #007 in the National Pokédex.

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Squirtle in assorted poses
Squirtle, known as Zenigame in Japan, is a water type Pokémon introduced in the first generation of games as a starter Pokémon along with Bulbasaur and Charmander. Squirtle is a light-blue turtle creature with a hard brown shell and a long, curly tail. Squirtle is the lowest evolution in his family.

Squirtle has an average height of 1’8” (50.8 cm) and weight of 19.8 lb (9 kg). Squirtle is a Water type Pokémon and is listed as #007 in the National Pokédex.

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Squirtle in assorted poses
Squirtle
Height:
1’8” | 50.8 cm
Width:
Length:
Depth:
Weight:
19.8 lb | 9 kg
Area:

Generation: 1

Type
Water
Pokédex
#007

Drawings include:
Squirtle front elevation, side, back, fighting

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Dracula
Drawings with labeled height of Dracula in poses ranging from the front, side, and with an open cape

Dracula, a vampire spawned from the imagination of Bram Stoker and the namesake of his 1897 novel, is the most iconic vampire of all time. The story of Dracula and some of his key characteristics became the basis for a whole genre of literature and films to come. Dracula is a vampire that lives Transylvania, but moves to England to partake in his favorite activity of blood sucking and spreading the undead curse. Once in England, however, he is hunted by a group of men and women led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing. Dracula is the basis for Nosferatu, an illegal adaptation of the story due to violations of copyright laws that the studio tried to avoid by slightly altering the story.

Dracula is popularly depicted at 6 foot 4 inches (1.93 m) tall, but was originally portrayed by Bela Lugosi in Dracula (1931) at 6 foot 1 inch (1.85 m) tall.

Dracula, a Transylvanian vampire spawned from the imagination of Bram Stoker and the namesake of his 1897 novel, is the most iconic vampire of all time. The story of Dracula and some of his key characteristics became the basis for a whole genre of literature and films to come.

Dracula is popularly depicted at 6 foot 4 inches (1.93 m) tall, but was originally portrayed by Bela Lugosi in Dracula (1931) at 6 foot 1 inch (1.85 m) tall.

Dracula
Height:
6’4” | 1.93 m
Width:
Length:
Depth:
Weight:
Area:
Actor
Bela Lugosi (6’1” | 1.85 m)
First Appearance
Dracula (novel, 1897), Dracula (film, 1931)

Drawings include:
Dracula front, side, front (cape open)

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Uruk-hai | Uruks
Scaled height comparison illustrations of Uruk-hai | Uruks in relation to other Lord of the Rings characters

The Uruk-hai were created by Saruman the White in the pits of Isengard using Dark magic. He wanted to raise an army for Isengard to help in Sauron’s quest to control Middle Earth. The Uruk-hai made up the majority of Saruman's army and were an extremely violent and sadistic creatures. They are larger tham the average Orc, brutally strong, with sharp teeth and long matted hair.  The Urak-hai are recognisable by their Elf-Rune wrought in white metal, which they display on their iron helms. The leader of the Uruk-hai and Saruman’s second-in-command, is Lurtz.

Uruk-hai are portrayed in the Lord of the Rings films as having a height between 5’10”-6’1" (1.78-1.85 m).

Set of dimensioned drawings of Uruk-hai | Uruks labeled with overall height
The Uruk-hai were created by Saruman the White in the pits of Isengard using Dark magic. He wanted to raise an army for Isengard to help in Sauron’s quest to control Middle Earth. The Uruk-hai made up the majority of Saruman's army and were an extremely violent and sadistic creatures.

Uruk-hai are portrayed in the Lord of the Rings films as having a height between 5’10”-6’1" (1.78-1.85 m).

Set of dimensioned drawings of Uruk-hai | Uruks labeled with overall height
Uruk-hai | Uruks
Height:
5’10”-6’1" | 1.78-1.85 m (Varies)
Width:
Length:
Depth:
Weight:
Area:
Actor (Film)
First Appearance
The Fellowship of the Ring (1954)

Drawings include:
Uruk-hai elevations (assorted)

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Gyarados
Dimensioned height drawing of Gyarados and average people

Gyarados, known in Japan by the same name, is a dual type flying and water Pokémon and was introduced in the first generation of games. Gyarados resembles a snake, has overlapping scales, and is yellow and blue in color with a large gaping mouth. Gyarados evolves from a Magikarp and is believed to undergo a change in its brain structure during evolution that predisposes it to be violent in nature and prone to rampages that can last up to a month. Gyarados tends to have a bad temper, and when paired with its brute strength, spells for deadly consequences.

Gyarados has an average height of 21’4” (650.2 cm) and weight of 518 lb (235 kg). Gyarados is a Water and Flying type Pokémon and is listed as #130 in the National Pokédex.

Set of dimensioned height drawings of Gyarados in various postures
Gyarados, known in Japan by the same name, is a dual type flying and water Pokémon and was introduced in the first generation of games. Gyarados resembles a snake, has overlapping scales, and is yellow and blue in color with a large gaping mouth. Gyarados evolves from a Magikarp.

Gyarados has an average height of 21’4” (650.2 cm) and weight of 518 lb (235 kg). Gyarados is a Water and Flying type Pokémon and is listed as #130 in the National Pokédex.

Set of dimensioned height drawings of Gyarados in various postures
Gyarados
Height:
21’4” | 650.2 cm
Width:
Length:
41’ | 12.5 m
Depth:
Weight:
518 lb | 235 kg
Area:

Generation: 1

Type
Water, Flying
Pokédex
#130

Drawings include:
Gyarados front elevation, side, back, fighting

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