The fear of bugs, insects, spiders, and other creepy-crawlies is something many movie-goers share. Next to things like clowns, fires, and dolls, it's probably one of the most common phobias out there. So why wouldn't the horror industry exploit such a common trigger for scares?
Granted, many of them are considerably laughable by today's standards, but some definitely get a response from squeamish audiences. Have a look at today's list and see which ones deserve a can of Raid.
10 Bug (1975)
This buggy B-movie makes the list simply due to how incredibly insane the premise is. We'd imagine not many out there are fans of cockroaches at the best of times, but how about giant mutated cockroaches that can start wildfires?
The idea would be incredibly frightening if the notion wasn't so outlandish. Honestly, who would even dream that creating a race of intelligent flying cockroaches would be a smart idea?
9 Them! (1956)
On the subject of B-movies, there are few with a reputation as memorable as Them! Essentially an American Kaiju film featuring giant ants destroying the New Mexico landscape, it's everything a sci-fi shlock-fest should be and more.
It may not be a scary movie, but it's definitely one of those beloved kitschy classics fans of the genre will love. It even includes a pre-Davy-Crocket Fess Parker.
8 Squirm (1976)
The main reason most people will know about this flick is its coverage on Mystery Science Theatre 3000, but its premise is so outlandish and laughable, it definitely deserves its own viewing.
When a nest of worms is electrocuted during a freaky storm, they become bloodthirsty and develop an appetite for human flesh. What follows is an over-the-top battle against the slimy suckers as they try to consume a Louisiana town.
7 Slither (2003)
Before he gave Marvel fans everywhere the masterpiece that is Guardians of the Galaxy, James Gunn made this gut-wretching sci-fi horror show. Slither features alien slugs that eat and tear their way through a town population in some of the most disgusting ways.
Definitely not a film for the easily sickened, this is one alien flick that will have viewers begging for a makeout session with the nearest Xenomorph.
6 The Nest (1988)
Once again, mutated cockroaches land themselves a spot on the list, this time they're bigger, badder, and have a taste for human flesh.
Essentially another mad-science-gone-awry plot, The Nest features a race of giant roaches immune to pesticides and a whole lot more. It might not have anything life-changing, but it does have a certain Roger Corman element to its delivery.
5 Creepshow (1982)
It might be cheating including an anthology film on this list, but since the segment "They're Creeping Up on You" features some seriously skin-crawling cockroaches that will make viewers want to take a two-day-long shower.
When a shrewd businessman and germaphobe locks himself in his apartment during a blackout, he's left to the mercy of a legion of roaches and bugs that declare war on the crotchety tenant. The visuals alone are shiver-worthy.
4 The Mist (2007)
Stephen King's claustrophobic sci-fi horrorshow features some incredibly scary alien insects with an appetite for human victims trapped inside a supermarket.
No one is safe from these buzzing baddies, and they have no reservations of violently axing off characters one by one. And the flying species aren't even the scariest part of the film.
3 Mimic (1997)
When it comes to monster movies, Guillermo del Toro is the undisputed champion. Though he's more well know for films like Pan's Labyrinth and The Shape of Water, it's this film from the early days of his career that earns a top-tier spot.
Imagine an insect so large and so evolved that it could mimic the appearance of a human being. That's what the prolific director throws at us in this '90s sci-fi gem and the results are uber eerie.
2 Arachnophobia (1990)
It might not be the scariest film on this list, but Arachnophobia is without a doubt the most entertaining. How many horror movies feature John Goodman as a redneck exterminator going up against a giant Brazillian spider?
Easily one of the most underrated monster movies ever, this flick is as creepy as it is comedic. Hard to believe one spider made such a big mess.
1 The Fly (1986)
For fans looking for an insect movie that's 100% pure horror, it's this '80s classic from David Cronenberg. Though the original featured the marvelous Vincent Price, the 1986 remake has often been regarded as one of the most frightening body horror films of all time.
Watching Jeff Goldblum become the Brundle Fly is certainly no picnic. Be afraid, be very afraid.
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