10 Terrifying Prehistoric Creatures We Should See In A Movie

We have seen pterodactyls before in the world of cinema, but they have been presented as a side threat to the more well-established dinosaur beasts that get the real scares. But that may be a disservice to the danger of the creature, especially when taking a look at the pterosaur quetzalcoatlus.

This absolute horror show was a being from the late Cretaceous period that still ranks as one of the largest known flying animals of all time. The fear that this beast brings can be summed up in where it gains its name - that being the feathered serpent Aztec god Quetzalcoatl.

The estimated minimal wingspan for the creatures was a shocking 10 metres, meaning that this flying monster could eclipse the size of a human with ease. Being picked up by one of these nightmares is a terrifying idea that doesn't bear thinking about.

There is so much potential for this creature in the cinematic world, as they essentially act as a real-life counterpart for the fantasy concept of a dragon/wyvern. Imagine a movie akin to Reign of Fire that treats these beasts with the same level of prestige - it would be horrifying.