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body horror

British

noun

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

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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

The Canadian director reflects on body horror, Trump, Elon Musk, legacy and his new movie “The Shrouds” — and whether it might be the last one he ever makes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2025

There’s no nominated film this year as original as “The Substance,” and despite the film occasionally veering on a pastiche of other body horror commentaries, Fargeat’s confident screenplay sets the film apart from any comparison.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2025

The Substance is the first body horror to be nominated for best picture, and only the seventh horror overall.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2025

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