20 Most Iconic Monster Introductions In Movie History

4. Rancor Monster - Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi

George Lucas might have tarnished the original trilogy with his pointless special editions featuring unnecessary CGI monsters traipsing around Mos Eisley, and ruined his own legacy even further with the inclusion of Jar-Jar Binks in the prequels, but his greatest monster creation has fortunately remained untouched. The Rancor monster from Return Of The Jedi is a real marvel of puppetry and practical effectS, towering over the audiences and giving more than a few kids nightmares back in the early 80s. It's the first of many challenges Luke Skywalker has to overcome in the film - talk about getting thrown in at the deep end... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cNOIuijfLs