body horror
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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She physically twists Odysseus’ men into pigs in a grotesque sequence of body horror, with no romance, yearlong idyll or magical help.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
He also noted the body horror, especially in two “monstrous” birth sequences, providing an adequate scare, and there’s a “modicum of well-done fright effects.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2025
The supernatural body horror film, written and directed by Australian Michael Shanks, follows a couple who move to the countryside and find themselves encountering a mysterious force that impacts their bodies, lives and relationship.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2025
What inspired you to retell “Cinderella” as a body horror comedy?
From Salon ● Apr. 18, 2025
Demi Moore is nominated for best actress at the Oscars for her role in The Substance, a body horror which has revitalised her career.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2025
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