Monster Coloring Pages: Free Printable PDFs
When I was a kid about 6 or 7 years old, I was convinced there were monsters under my bed. I remember running and leaping on to the bed as quickly as I could so they couldn’t grab my ankles, lol. And to make sure they didn’t come out and get me in the night, I’d always sleep with the light on.
And now, 40 years later?
Let’s just say I don’t do monster movies before bed time. I prefer monsters on paper. They’re way less scary and so much fun to color.
So grab your crayons (and maybe keep the night-light handy, lol!) because today I’ve got 20+ free printable monster coloring pages for you to enjoy.
Getting Started is Easy
Just scroll down, pick your favorite Monster Coloring Page (or grab them all … they’re free), click the image, and the high-resolution PDF will open in a new tab. From there, you can download it to your computer and print it as many times as you like.
Note: Our coloring pages are designed in standard US Letter size (8.5 x 11″), but they’ll also print perfectly on A4 paper, so no matter where you’re printing from (the US, UK, Europe, etc.), you’re good to go.
Terms of use: these printables are for personal use only. That means you can print them for yourself, your kids, your classroom, or even a coloring night with friends. But please don’t resell, redistribute, or modify them for commercial use.
Free Printable Monster Coloring Pages
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And Just for Fun …
Before you start coloring, check out the fun monster facts, silly monster jokes, and interactive monster quiz below. You’ll also find links to more free coloring pages.
Fun Monsters Facts
Fact 1: The word ‘Monster’ originally meant …
The word monster comes from the Latin monstrum, which originally meant a warning sign or omen. In ancient times, people thought strange creatures or unusual natural events were messages from the gods that something bad is going to happen. Over the centuries, the meaning shifted, and instead of being a warning, a monster became the creature itself. So today we use the word monster for everything from werewolves to zombies.
Fact 2: History of The Loch Ness Monster
The Loch Ness Monster isn’t just a modern tourist story. The first written account dates back to the 6th century, when a monk named St. Columba claimed he saw a ‘water beast’ in Scotland’s River Ness. The legend stuck, and Nessie has been part of Scottish folklore ever since. Even in the 1930s, supposed photos of the monster made headlines worldwide, keeping the mystery alive.
Fact 3: Monsters in Japanese folklore
In Japan, monsters are known as yokai, and one of the most famous types is the oni. Oni’s are large ogre-like creatures with horns, sharp teeth, and wild hair. They’re often shown carrying clubs and are part of Setsubun, a spring festival where people throw beans to drive them away and bring good luck.
Fact 4: Frankenstein’s monster has no name
In Mary Shelley’s classic novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818), the creature is never actually called Frankenstein. That name belongs to the scientist, Victor Frankenstein, who created him. The monster is simply referred to as the creature, the being, or the wretch. Over time, though, people began calling the monster Frankenstein, and the nickname stuck in popular culture.
Fact 5: Dracula was inspired by a real person
Bram Stoker, the author of the famous vampire novel, was partly inspired by Vlad the Impaler, who is a 15th-century ruler in Eastern Europe. Vlad had a reputation for being so brutal, stories of his cruelty spread far and wide. And centuries later, they gave Stoker plenty of material for his blood-sucking Count Dracula.
Fact 6: Zombies come from Haitian folklore
Long before they starred in horror movies, zombies were part of Haitian folklore. They were said to be dead bodies brought back to life by magic or voodoo. Hollywood took that idea, ran with it, and now zombies are everywhere from TV shows to video games to Halloween costumes.
Fact 7: The Mummy’s curse was a media invention
When King Tut’s tomb was discovered in 1922, newspapers spread the story of a ‘mummy’s curse’ after several people involved in the dig died unexpectedly. In reality, it was probably just coincidence (or mold spores), but the spooky headlines captured people’s imaginations and turned mummies into classic movie monsters.
Fact 8: Bigfoot goes by many names
Bigfoot is the U.S. version of the hairy, mysterious forest giant, but around the world you’ll hear other names: the Yeti in the Himalayas, the Yowie in Australia, and the Alma in Mongolia. All different name but the same idea of a huge, ape-like creature that stays just out of reach.
Fact 9: Godzilla has doubled in size (in the movies!)
Godzilla made his first appearance in 1954, and back then he was only about 160 feet tall. But in modern movies, he’s grown to over 350 feet! So either the movies are exaggerating, or Godzilla has hit the gym, lol.
Fact 10: Where the word ‘Boogeyman’ really comes from
Kids have been scared of the boogeyman for centuries. The word comes from bugge, an old Middle English term meaning frightening specter. Parents used the idea of a lurking boogeyman to keep children from wandering off. It’s basically an early version of stranger danger.
Silly Monster Jokes
Why was there no food at the party? Because the goblins ate it all.
What did the sea monster say to the comedian? You’re kraken me up.
What do Mike and Sulley fill their pens with? Monsters Ink.
Why did the monster eat the lamp? He wanted a light snack.
What do you call a monster who loves to dance? The boogieman.
Take the Monster Quiz
Results
WoW. You got them all right! You’re the ultimate monster master.
Close call. You didn’t get them all, but you’re still a monster in the making.
#1. What monster from Greek mythology has snakes for hair and can turn people to stone with a gaze?
#2. What monster lives in Loch Ness, Scotland?
#3. Who is the real Frankenstein in Mary Shelly’s 1818 novel?
#4. What Japanese monster is known for battling other kaiju monsters like Mothra and King Ghidorah?
#5. Which vampire count resides in Transylvania according to Bram Stoker’s novel?
#6. In the film Alien, what monster bursts out of a host’s chest?
#7. Which monster is known for haunting dreams and appears in the Nightmare on Elm Street series?
#8. What monster is said to roam the forests of North America and is also known as Sasquatch?
#9. In Slavic folklore, what undead monster is similar to a vampire and known for draining life?
#10. Which monster is created from various human body parts and brought to life by electricity?
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