body horror
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
A fusion of body horror and couples therapy, it centers on a sunken cave with a pool of water that, when sipped, makes cells thirst to meld with the nearest mammal.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2025
Her press tour for The Substance recalled the body horror themes of the movie, while her awards campaign for the role of Elisabeth Sparkle saw her dressing for the glam statuettes.
From BBC • May 5, 2025
A Norwegian body horror film shot in Norway, Poland, Sweden and Denmark, "The Ugly Stepsister" is uterly void of cartoon whimsy and helpful, singing mice, but it does have plenty of tapeworms and maggots.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 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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