"creature feature" meaning in All languages combined

See creature feature on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: en-au-creature feature.ogg Forms: creature features [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} creature feature (plural creature features)
  1. (idiomatic, film, humorous) A horror film in which one or more monsters plays a prominent role. Tags: humorous, idiomatic Categories (topical): Film, Film genres, Horror Synonyms: monster movie

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