snuff film

noun

1. Slang. a pornographic film that shows an actual murder of one of the performers, as at the end of a sadistic act.
2. splatter film.

Word History and Origins

Origin of snuff film¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

The video, described by Cook as a “snuff film,” began circulating online and the Review-Journal linked to an edited version of it last Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times

The video, described by Cook as a “snuff film,” began circulating online and the Review-Journal linked to an edited version of it last Saturday.

From Seattle Times

But the finale turned violent — an unearned non sequitur — flipping the set’s upscale resort into the scene of a shocking snuff film.

From New York Times

A body-cam snuff film of sorts was later released, showing some of Nichols's last moments.

From Salon

He said he was accused of actually murdering the actors — of, essentially, making a snuff film — and had to seek them out and produce them in public to get those charges dropped.

From New York Times