10 Terrifying Movie Monsters That Barely Appear

In this Indian folk-horror, Vinayak becomes obsessed with locating a hidden treasure belonging to the forgotten god of greed, Hastar.

In the prologue, it's mentioned how Hastar's insatiable cravings compelled his brethren to seal him away and cover up all record of his existence. The fact that his own pantheon fears Hastar immediately establishes how utterly terrifying he is.

Though Hastar doesn't feature outright, Vinayak has constant run-ins with his victims, all of whom have suffered an unbearable fate after encountering the avaricious adversary. These confrontations don't just serve as a warning to Vinayak, but further tease Hastar's inevitable introduction. 

When Vinayak discovers Hastar's lair, he's horrified to learn it's a throbbing, pulsating flesh pit, indicating the dark entity's home exists within a living organism. And when Vinayak sees people encased in the fleshy walls pleading for their lives, it amplifies the threat Hastar poses even further.

After reaching the centre of the lair, he comes face-to-face with Hastar, who resembles an emaciated, skinless being, garnered in nothing but a loincloth and a crown. Although Hastar looks like the stuff of nightmares, this moment hits harder since he was built up so masterfully.