A "Frankenstein's monster" similar metaphors

Although originally it's a novel character, a "Frankenstein's monster" became a metaphor for "something that cannot be controlled and that attacks or destroys the person who invented it." However, are there similar "ruined by own creation" metaphors or poetic expressions in British English?

I think dig one's own grave may suggest the idea:

• Fig. to be responsible for one's own downfall or ruin.

• to do something stupid that will cause problems for you in the future.

If you try to cheat the bank, you will be digging your own grave. Those politicians have dug their own grave with their new tax bill. They won't be reelected.

Also : shoot oneself in the foot :

• Fig. to cause oneself difficulty; to be the author of one's own misfortune.

  I am a master at shooting myself in the foot. Again, he shot himself in the foot by saying too much to the press.

Asimov modified the Frankenstein theme when he introduced non-First Law robots.

There's no modification of the term on this side of the Atlantic.