What do you think is the #1 monster in the Frictional Games Penumbra & Amnesia?

[The Rock Worm]

Time will tell. But seriously, we should watch the topic (I mean, not to stray Off-Topic). If we go too far, this thread could get locked. And the thread's too young for that.

True, good point, so back to topic.

I've noticed the Brute has a huge lead in the poll. I guess its the combo of scary humanoid appearance, noises that creep you out, and a dangerous blade!

That makes the brute a scary opponent. An enemy that is nothing but strength isn't scary at all. It needs to "look" appropriately.
EDIT: Also, the first time I encountered him (The Morgue), the noises creeped me out completely. I knew I was about to face up with a terrifying enemy. Guess I was correct.

What would have been scarier for a Brute situation if you saw it working in the kitchen (you can imagine what he 'chops' in there).

The Water Horror is good because you can't really see it, thus its attacks can come as a surprise!

The water horror made me wonder, rather than scare me. Just seeing water splashes without seeing what's underneath kept me worried. I jumped into the water later on, thinking it was just a hallucination. Boy I was wrong.

And the brute, well that would be something my mind would rather keep away from...

EDIT: 450 posts. Yay!

I wish it was a hallucination!
Sorry for the Brute comment (forgive me?). I don't think that stuff myself, but glad it didn't appear in the game. I decided to remove it, feeling bad I put it there in the first place.

Congratulations on 450 posts pal!