gorehound

British

/ ˈɡɔːˌhaʊnd /

noun

an enthusiast of gory horror films

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Yet Mr. Curry, I must say this as a certified gorehound: Your role is one of the reasons I became a fan of horror movies.

From Salon • Sep. 14, 2019

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