Top 10 Horror Films Featuring Gorillas

Description: While not strictly a horror film, the original "King Kong" features elements of horror with its depiction of a giant, menacing gorilla. The film's climax on the Empire State Building remains iconic.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use stop-motion animation extensively. It was also one of the first films to be shown at the White House.

Description: Boris Karloff stars as a doctor who uses a gorilla to extract spinal fluid from victims to cure his patient, blending horror with a tragic narrative.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use a real gorilla in a horror context, which was quite rare for the time.

Description: A carnival setting where a gorilla costume is used to commit murders, blending horror with a whodunit mystery.

Fact: The film features a real gorilla named "Gargantua" in some scenes, adding authenticity to the horror.

Description: While not solely about gorillas, "Congo" includes scenes where genetically altered gorillas terrorize a group of explorers in search of diamonds.

Fact: The film was based on Michael Crichton's novel and features a talking gorilla, which adds to the horror-comedy aspect.

Description: This Hong Kong film, known for its campy horror elements, features a giant ape similar to King Kong, terrorizing a city after being brought from the jungle.

Fact: It was an attempt to cash in on the success of "King Kong" and is often cited for its bizarre special effects.

Description: This film features a gorilla-like creature terrorizing a group of explorers, blending adventure with horror elements.

Fact: It was one of the earliest films to use stock footage of animals to create a sense of horror.

Description: Bela Lugosi plays a scientist who turns into an ape-like creature after an experiment goes wrong, creating a classic horror scenario.

Fact: Lugosi's performance in this film is often cited as one of his more memorable roles in the horror genre.

Description: This comedy-horror film involves a gorilla costume used by a murderer, creating a mix of suspense and humor.

Fact: It was remade in 1941 with the Ritz Brothers, showcasing the popularity of the original.

Description: A mad scientist transforms people into gorilla-like creatures, creating a unique horror premise.

Fact: The film was part of Universal's horror cycle during the 1940s, known for its low-budget productions.

Description: A remake of the 1939 film, this version adds more horror elements with a gorilla costume murderer in a haunted house setting.

Fact: The film was part of a trend in the 1950s to remake horror classics with updated special effects.