body horror

noun

1. a horror film genre in which the main feature is the graphically depicted destruction or degeneration of a human body or bodies

Example Sentences

In truth, it was anything but: A screwball mélange of satire, slapstick and gonzo body horror, the movie would have been notable enough for starring two Oscar-winning actresses, Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn, as lifelong frenemies who find immortality — and all the curses that come with it — via a magic elixir.

From New York Times

In 2020, Todd called that version "brilliant", crediting the film's director Nia DaCosta as "a fan of body horror".

From BBC

The sound design booms and rattles, the delusions are even more elaborate and the body horror is even bloodier and more disturbing.

From Los Angeles Times

What I did not know was that it was a body horror movie, a genre I find myself largely inexperienced with, despite my general affinity for spooky content.

From Salon

When it comes to the body horror aspect of it all, “The Substance” delivers on all fronts, from its heightened satire, squelching and crackling sound effects, and revved-up visuals.

From Salon