Why creature features are my comfort food  There's nothing like
a movie about a giant killer ape to relax you after a really
stressful day. Here are five reasons why a monster movie can be
the most soothing thing in the world.  1. They require nothing
of you.  Some films take you on deep emotional journeys. They
make you fall in love with their characters and feel their
challenges as your own. They question your values and make you
see the world in a new way. They are great films. You do not
want to go home to one of those every night of the week. A
creature feature is at best a thrill ride and at worst an eye-
roller. It doesn't make you feel sympathy for the hapless
characters who are about to get chomped – in fact, it tries for
the opposite. You can give it nothing, and still be thrilled
when the dinomoose gores the evil timber baron. It's a wonderful
emotional bargain.  2. They're little time capsules.  Why
creature features are my comfort food  There are movies that
transcend their time and place and spea