So what is the Monster in Cloverfield?!

Question: I figured it out. Let see if You did.
If You did then you also know...
Why did it take off the statue of Liberty's head?

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Answers: I figured it out. Let see if You did.
If You did then you also know...
Why did it take off the statue of Liberty's head?

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if you know... tell me...

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Apparently it was something living in the deepest part of the ocean that was awakened by deep sea drilling and/or a falling satellite. It gained it's size and strength from consuming some mysterious substance down there. I don't know if there is a specific reason why it attacked the statue other than just lashing out.

Edit: It had grey skin, not green.

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It took off the statue of liberty's head to pay respect to the movie "escape from New York" (1981)

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I know I've seen that type of monster in another movie, just can't place which one. I was thinking "Pans Labyrinth" but still not sure. If anyone knows, please tell me....it's driving me crazy.

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