"monster movie" meaning in All languages combined

See monster movie on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: monster movies [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} monster movie (plural monster movies)
  1. A movie featuring one or more monsters in a prominent role; a creature feature. Synonyms: creature feature Related terms: horror film Coordinate_terms: kaiju
    Sense id: en-monster_movie-en-noun-qt6ig9dL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Film genres, Horror

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