The Krampus to Paimon: 6 Blood-curdling Mythical Creatures From Horror Movies
Aren’t the hair-raising presence of spooky creatures that make up horror movies? Well! These creatures are mostly inspired by mythologies and folklore. From Krampus to Paimon, here are some of the spine-chilling creatures from horror movies that will surely keep you up all night.
Krampus
Krampus, a horned beastly monster from European folklore, is a creature that punishes naughty children during Christmas time. In the movie, Krampus (2015), the monster is portrayed with an incredible blend of violence and fantasy. Krampus fumes out wrath when Max loses his Christmas spirit after the squabbling of family! If you’re up for a goofy horror movie with a splash of violence, this one’s for you.
Leprechaun
In Irish folklore, Leprechaun is a tiny fairy who wears a coat and cocked hat. He leads a solitary life by cobbling shoes, but wait, he has a hidden pot brimming with gold. But in the movie, leprechaun is portrayed as a blood-curdling creature that went on a rampage to take revenge and reclaim his gold. It highlights the theme of greed, that greed will eventually rain gruesome consequences.
Dayan
Dayan from Ek Thi Daayan, is inspired by Indian mythologies. Isn’t it interestingly scary to watch a witch who stores her magical power in head, but loses it when the braid is being cut? If you’re tired of usual Bollywood horror, this one is different with its gripping twist and different flavour.
The Weeping Woman
Here comes the wandering ghost in white dress, but shh! she’s busy mourning for the children she drowned to death. The Weeping Woman from The Curse Of La Llorona, is based on Mexican folklore where the spirit in white dress and veil, lives by preying on the children who roam around the water.
Djinn
Plethora of movies are inspired by this evil creature from Arabic mythology. People possessed by Djinn are portrayed as scary and harmful. From Under the Shadows to Dabbe: The Curse Of Djinn, Djinns are shown as angered creatures with a disturbing urge to harm and even kill the target individuals.
Paimon
This terrifying biblical creature will send shivers down your spine. The closest to the devil, the dearest of Lucifer, is the king paimon from mythology. In the unsettling movie, hereditary Paimon haunts the family by striking them with supernatural happenings.