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Raatma is a terrifying creature featured in the "Storm Drain" segment of the horror anthology V/h/s/94, a continuation of the V/H/S franchise. This creature is one of the standout aspects of this terrifying horror movie.
The "Storm Drain" segment, filmed as found footage horror, showcases Raatma, who is a half-rat and half-human monster. It emerges from a sewer with terrifying screams, making it a truly memorable and frightening V/h/s/94 monster.
The creature inspiration for Raatma includes many sources! It looks similar to "The Catman of Greenock", a creature from urban legend, a source the segment's director, Chloe Okuno, cited in interviews! But Okuno also explored the idea that Raatma could be from a different dimension, even connected to extraterrestrial origin. This mysterious origin has really fascinated fans and horror fans alike!
In the story, the Raatma creature has the ability to vomit up a substance referred to as "black bile". It's said to be able to melt people. Raatma even melts a person's face with black bile, creating a disturbing and graphic moment in the segment. There's even an amusing side detail; fans believe that the early appearance of "amateur sketch" of the monster could be a reference to the "Crichton Leprechaun meme"! It's so crazy, but it makes the segment all the more interesting for horror fans!
The unique creature design in Storm Drain has ties to other well-known films! The Fly movie was one inspiration for Okuno when it came to creature inspiration. This terrifying, mutated monster brought out similar creative elements, along with some visual inspiration from the "duck-rabbit" optical illusion, and the films, Alligator and C.H.U.D! These Movies really pushed her creativity for a terrifying and memorable monster movies.
This is the first segment in V/H/S/94, an anthology horror anthology featuring a mix of found footage films. This unique mix and diverse set of stories is one of the major reasons for the franchise's success. The entire series started back in 2012 and now is a mainstay of the cult film scene. You can easily search and even watch online any of the different segments of the V/H/S/94 segments or browse the many other releases. It's a must-watch for any fan of monster Movies.
Fans who want more from "Storm Drain", will want to keep a lookout for V/H/S franchise for possible appearances, though the most likely spot for new information on V/H/S/94 monster, is through movie news sites! You might even want to browse online discussions and fan-created videos! It will also be exciting to see if the found footage format will come out with a new installment.