Monster movies from the 1970s don’t necessarily fall into the horror genre, but they often involve some scares and thrilling elements to keep the audience engaged. Every decade has a different spin on what kind of creatures are most terrifying to audiences, as horror and monster movies typically reflect the cultural and social anxieties of the time. As technology and visual effects were evolving, the way monsters could be created for the screen was becoming more advanced, meaning audiences were shocked at how realistic some of these creatures looked when these films first premiered.
