CREATURE FEATURES: Facing Our Fear of the Known

[@MattDraper]

What's your favorite animal horror movie?

[@lucasrocha5780]

Cat People from 1942.

[@AHerculeanTask]

Cats 2019

[@Noname-ut1ye]

Gojira. The 1954 cut not the 1956 one.

[@chesbeta4912]

Eight Legged Freaks. Deep Blue Sea. The Bay. They all deal with the same trope: animals attacking people due to people, direct or indirectly, tampering with them.

[@cassie6146]

Jurassic Park. I love Godzilla so much, he's in a category all his own.

[@curiousworld7912]

One of the oft-repeated cliches heard is that we're 'killing the planet'. No, the planet was here long before us, and will remain long after we're gone. It's 'we' who are killing 'us'. That said; this was a fun video, and a much more serious exploration of this type of film than one would expect. You make some excellent points about our relationship - and our hubris - toward nature. I think 'King Kong' elicits the most emotional response from me: Here's this creature, living in his own habitat, minding his own business - and a bunch of men barge in, capture him and ship him off to NYC, display him in chains, and then shoot him when he objects.

[@ricardoramos1059]

I think it's more humanity's inability of realize it's indirect self extinction and well yes we're killing the planet sound cliche at this point it does follows were killing us theme. Why because humans by nature are chaos giving sentience we poison them seas, tainted the air and defiled the very earth that once gave us everything when we were mere infants. Most natural horror when using animal become misinterpretations of the intended realities the author was exploring. But alas man is stupid by mere existence for it's we who become the agents of absolutely calamity. Nature doesn't take over society it's society who has claim something that was never our to begin with. In the end nature will always thrive for it always find a way, but humans will never be reborn for demise is there just reward for the evils theyve sown, extinct and calamity the punishment of milenia of abuse and ravaging of nature. Nature doesn't need us it is we who need nature.

[@Player-re9mo]

@@ricardoramos1059 I think you perhaps are not realizing that humans are also a part of nature, just as much as any animal, plant, bacteria on this planet. Nature is not some kind of abstract entity, a hidden goddess that is in conflict with mankind. Humans are animals and are therefore part of the natural world. Two men fighting in traffic is as much a part of nature as is a lion hunting a zebra. Sure, humans are the dominant species on this planet and have changed the shape of the environment to an outstanding extent, but that doesn't exclude us from nature. There are other animals that also change the environment they live in (beavers, termites etc.), we are just better at it and we did it on a grander scale. Nature doesn't care if we destroy the planet because Nature is Us. With all that being said I am against the pollution caused by mankind and I hope we find better ways of dealing with it.

[@jasonsantos3037]

Play thank you human evolution will come to a dead end one day

[@DannyPhantomBeast]

Indominus Rex was a meta-commentary on the Jurrasic franchise itself. Basically saying that the whole idea that Jurrasic was EVER "natural horror" in any way was arguably a curated illusion to sell tickets and entertain both in-universe and out.

[@Eleven17Studios]

Was not expecting to see at least a semi-serious analysis of the Happening today, but I'm definitely not complaining

[@MattDraper]

I wasn't expecting it either when I starting writing this video but it just ... Happened.

[@Eleven17Studios]

@@MattDraper please no

[@patricklawton8135]

I actually enjoy the happening..Im weird 😂

[@Xehanort10]

A serious analysis of The Happening? To quote one of its characters "What? Noooooooo."

[@cassie6146]

I feel that we should have a lot more of these movies coming out since there have been so many weird species discovered. Imagine a creature feature about a giant mantis shrimp. You know, those colorful little dudes who can punch hard enough to boil water. Or how about those vampire deer that live in Japan? Or a tribe of spider people that worship a giant ant god based on the ant-worshipping spiders found in the Chihuahua Desert last year? I've got like twenty or thirty more of these, somebody stop me!

[@DerMoerpler]

Don't stop, keep going! So far I'm interested to see all of these

[@OneDoomedGameCritic]

Of all the possible pitches for a new Friday the 13th flick, I'm now in love with the idea of Jason Takes Disney World. Make it happen, Disney.

[@Enshohma]

13:25 - That's not "Godzilla vs King Ghidorah" from 1991, but the 2004 film "Godzilla: Final Wars". If you're fairly new to Japanese kaiju, it's an understandable mistake as there's A LOT of Godzilla out there with A LOT MORE coming.

[@robertcop3736]

Godzilla fans really do be condescending as fuck

[@tokkyu6497]

@@robertcop3736 how?

[@davidgeralao1284]

Came across your channel this week. No regrets. You dive into my favorite genres so effortlessly and comprehensively. Majorly appreciate it, brah.

[@scribewell]

THE DEEP isn't a JAWS ripoff. Though it does feature a killer eel, and is based on a Peter Benchley novel, it's actually about sunken treasure.

[@brycevo]

I love how it has changed from an allegory for nuclear deviation, to animals fighting back against man's order, to man's hubris coming to destroy us

[@EC-ed1zg]

What a wonderful essay. I feel like creature features are somewhat of a lost art. By the way, 13:26 is actually Godzilla: Final Wars (2004). It’s cool, nobody under 40 watches them but me 😭.

[@mushroomheaification]

It's my favorite genre but it tends to come in waves. Give it time

[@dudeskeela]

this oughta have 10x more views, one of your most thought provoking videos, good stuff!

[@SnapperChannel]

This was a great video once again. I think the greatest thing to learn from creature features, as you said, is that even when we as humans think we can control or understand nature, nature will always prove us wrong. That our fear of the known and the continuation of polluting the planet will create retaliation from nature that we will never be prepared for. Can’t wait for next week’s Swamp Thing video. Also, never realized before this video there were so many movies about grizzly bears.

[@JcgLounge]

I love Creature Features. I prefer those rather than straight up regular horror flicks. I also like Sci-fi horror like Aliens.

[@velociraptor4you3291]

This was *VERY* well-constructed! Whether they be A-grade or Z-grade, 'creature feature' horror films I believe will ALWAYS continue to be relevant (and I happen to be a fellow 'creature feature' film fan). :)

[@darragh2511]

A great critique of my favourite genre, although my own love blurs the lines into monster movies as well. Great work, you’ve got a new subscriber, looking forward to more quality content 👏🏼

[@bbrbbr-on2gd]

Loving all this horror content from great creators.

[@justicierodelaliga]

Orca and Deep Blue Sea are really good.

[@Anders010]

Solid work as usual Matty.

[@destho4308]

I was fascinated by Swamp Thing having seen the first movie back then. Oh wait, then there's Snakes on a Plane which is pure hot fire.

[@oscarnjboy]

Had a doctor's appointment, watching now. :)

[@McDermottYT]

Really fantastic video, Matt. The creature feature has always been one of my favorite sub genres of film. My personal favorite has to be Jaws. I’ve seen it probably more than any other film. I was fortunate enough to see it in theaters on Martha’s Vineyard last year, a truly great experience. Also, I’m not usually in the business of requesting videos from creators because it’s not our place as viewers to do so. But, a Train to Busan video would slap pretty hard. Just watched it recently, such a great film. Keep up the great work, excited for more Halloween content this month!

[@MattDraper]

Thanks! I love Train to Busan. Not sure what I would say about it, but it's fantastic and I'm excited to watch the sequel that just came out - Peninsula.

[@Trakinasnove]

Nice Matt, spooky season is truly upon us. But you should have mentioned that Michael Caine didn't receive his Oscar in 1987 because he was filming Jaws 4.

[@MattDraper]

Dang. That would have given me a chance to do my killer Michael Caine impression.

[@Trakinasnove]

@@MattDraper Well, now I really want to see that.

[@lordinquisitor6233]

The great irony of Jaws is that in later life, Peter Benchley became a strong advocate for shark conversation after the book and film damaged the image of sharks and lead to their mass hunting.

[@godofzombi]

A fine but distinct lion.

[@lorenzo_me0718]

The text in the lower angle: Godzilla vs King Ghidorah (1991) The video: shows Godzilla final wars footage

[@Azulzinhokkk]

Excelent video! Gave it a like!

[@DzustComics]

It seems horror month devoured the comic videos like Jaws biting down on a delicious human. Nomnomnomnomnom! 😂😋

[@MattDraper]

Very true, but there will be one next week!

[@williamoldham7601]

I like Joe Carnahan's The Grey with Liam Neeson.. To me that's a really good Man vs Nature film

Keep the midnights shadows ending to your videos or maybe Brooklyn that's a great midnight song. Another great analysis and essay video

[@maldon3659]

I find it weird that there are a lot of Grizzly bear movies especially because bears won't even pay you a second thought if leave them be

[@zemox2534]

Jason goes to Disney land. That is a great idea for a new Friday the 13th film.

[@Justakidthatrantsisapimp]

I guess you could say that a lot of these movies get really... Grizzly XDXDXD

[@sydneyrica1802]

Nice

[@meimei8718]

Interesting

[@ginkoflow7376]

Me : doesn't care for horror movies also me loves this movie

[@LutherE.Bolkart]

A couple of the Godzilla titles are wrong. But good video nonetheless

[@dr.s8972]

Matt please do another Darecember this year!

[@MattDraper]

It's happening!

[@dr.s8972]

@@MattDraper YESSSSS

[@lbmautos]

Tie.....The Pack (1977) & Kingdom of spiders.

[@Emoboy381]

Creature Features on Kofy TV

[@beastjohnston5408]

Good shit

[@roguebritgravy1]

What about the 50ft woman? What horror film genre is that?

[@jasonsantos3037]

the creature feature movies I really love creature feature but it's telling us man is not the top of the food chain but most the time Nature will fight back. 🦈🐙🦍🐊🐍🕷🦂🐝🐜🦅🦇🐀🐗🐻

[@user-jn1wm3tb8v]

And nobody is talking about Frogs. :(

[@MattDraper]

Dang, I forgot to put in 1972's Frogs!

[@user-jn1wm3tb8v]

@@MattDraper It's a bizarrely stupid film that is actually alright.

[@prestohobo7685]

Could have used planet of the apes as a example also

[@natsohigh5552]

Ahh you missed out 8 Legged Freaks and Arachnophobia

[@bostonpride1717]

What is the subtext/ theme of the Thing?

[@MattDraper]

I actually made a video on Carpenter's The Thing several years ago exploring that

[@bostonpride1717]

@@MattDraper In hindsight, im pretty sure that video is why I subbed to you, gonna rewatch it now to jog my memory!!

[@NobodyC13]

Paranoia and the loss of trust.

[@johcowshit]

this dude should do a collab with renegade cut id watch the fuck outa that

[@ArabKatib]

@10:11, No!! Not you too!! Nope, The Happenning was good!! It is just that a lot of you people are just mean. >:^| The Happenning is 10/10!! TEH OUTTA TEH! >8| END OF DISCUSSION!!. >:-| .. well.. 9.4.. out of 10..

[@TheGundamsword]

"Mankind's arrogance is thinking nature is in their control, and not the other way around."

[@brianboisguilbert6985]

In Nature, Man walks a fine line between farce and tragedy

[@mikebecker7762]

Debate: While Creature Features are scary movies but not "Halloween" movies.

[@noakesy316]

I agree. Definitely different genres under the horror bracket.

[@DarrenJSeeley]

I take some issue with your "Jaws imitators" were done by a "less talented crew" with a cheaper budget. Corman's Piranha were starting points of the careers of Rob Bottin, John Sayles and Joe Dante. I also wouldn't consider Deep Blue Sea having a cheap budget. I also wouldn't call Deep Blue an imitator of Jaws either, even if they wink to it in an easter egg. And the creature feature is very much still active - last year's surprise "Crawl', for example.

[@NobodyC13]

James Cameron got his start on Piranha 2.

[@thrashpondopons2776]

Trying to place where 'Food Of the Gods' would fall in this Sub-Genre??? The animals achieve Unusual Size & become more lethal... but through a naturally forming substance, NOT man made tampering.

[@sebastienvondoom8615]

Matt, I love you but 13:26 is from Godzilla Final Wars(2004) not Godzilla vs King Ghidorah.

[@MattDraper]

Oh well, mistakes happen.

[@sebastienvondoom8615]

@@MattDraper Still great content as always!

[@sanjivrasiah8169]

crt anomalies

[@jasonaugustine3370]

I think kingdom of the spiders was one of the most disgusting movies I’ve ever seen Considering there was no CGI and I am imagining it was real Whatever money they paid me to it would’ve been spent on therapy

[@chheinrich8486]

How many sharks gavr been killed because of steven spielberg

[@jackofallclaws6672]

Anyone else kinda want Mr Draper to talk more about Kong? Hopefully he’s got more to talk about than the defunct racism controversy.

[@RW000637]

Narrator talks too fast - maybe too much Red Bull...

[@brianboisguilbert6985]

or you're old

[@RebecaLawrence-w6e]

Jaws is my favorite killer animal movies. I like to call it nature getting back at man kind. Godzilla and King Kong are good. The movie Orca is sad. Bugs are easy to kill off. They can be fun. 🦈🦇🪰🐍🎥