Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

creature-feature

noun

ˈkriːtʃər ˈfiːtər

Definition

A film genre that focuses on monsters or other fantastical creatures.

Examples

The classic ‘King Kong’ is one of the earliest examples of a creature-feature.
The film was a thrilling creature-feature that kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
Modern creature-features often use advanced CGI to bring their monsters to life.

Meaning

The term ‘creature-feature’ typically refers to movies that showcase bizarre or extraordinary creatures, often from horror or science fiction categories.