The insectoids in behind the scenes footage.
Giant Spiny Leaf Insects are Monsters kept in the Facility. The were not listed on the whiteboard, nor were they seen during the System Purge.
Physical Descriptions & Attributes[]
The Giant Spiny Leaf Insects are depicted as a pair of Extatosoma Tiaratum, native to Australia. They are unique insects that imitate leaves and branches to avoid being eaten by prey. Here in the Facility, they are of an abnormal size for unknown reasons, possibly a mutation or the insects have surpasses expected rate of growth, ignoring evolution and becoming dangerous to humans and other animals.
It is unknown what item from the Cabin's cellar summons them. Possibilities include leaves, branches or even the insect's exoskeleton.
Appearances[]
The Giant Spiny Leaf Insects are not seen during the film's final edit. The only time they are seen is in behind the scenes footage.
Inspiration[]
There does not appear to be a direct inspiration for these Monsters. Its possible that they were included due to their strange appearances. Their inclusion could also be a trope on humans' natural fear of insects. Some inspirations could include:
- A Bug's Life
- There are scenes in Honey, I Shrunk The Kids where the main characters, the kids, have to navigate to their home via their backyard and encounter giant insects along the way. Although these specific insects are not seen in that film, the presence of giant insects could be a possible inspiration for them being in Cabin in The Woods.