Horror is my favorite genre; there’s something about cheap jump scares, serial killers, and supernatural creatures that I’ve loved ever since I was a kid. But, like my steak, I love my horror films to be pretty bloody as well. People call me tasteless for enjoying the sight of people getting their intestines ripped out or their limbs cut off, but what can I say? It’s pretty great. Now if you’re “tasteless” like me and prefer to watch something gross rather than suspenseful, then check out one of these awesome gory films.
P.S. If you’re squeamish toward blood, I wouldn’t recommend going ahead with this list. I won’t be held responsible for the funds for your new computer due to you vomiting.
10. Shaun of the Dead (2004)
One of the greatest zombie films to watch, Simon Pegg plays a bored salesman who has to fight for his life when zombies take over his town. Hilarious, sad, and disgusting at the same time, Edgar Wright gives us a zombie film that we’re not necessarily scared of but with enough gore to make us cringe.
9. Saw (2004)
The most popular horror franchise in history, Saw not only created a new take on torture porn, but it actually had an interesting story to go with it. Sure, there are like 7 or 8 or them, but you only really need to see the first one despite being one of the less gory of the films. And it’s also the 10 year anniversary this week, so fill up your Halloween with all kinds of torture devices.
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8. Cabin Fever (2002)
When I heard that this film was about a flesh-eating virus, I knew that I was going to have a good time. Directed by the gore master himself, Eli Roth, it’s about a group of college students who go to a cabin for a weekend and find out that they are all infected by this virus that is eating their bodies alive. A key scene to watch out for would be the shaving scene.
7. The Thing (1982)
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The Thing is probably one of the greatest remakes of all time, and also the mascot for the body horror genre. Not only does it freak you out at any age, but the effects were awesome for the time. Even though I know the film inside and out, it still is a treat to see The Thing completely rip through everyone’s bodies like cake.
6. Videodrome (1983)
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One of the lesser known films, it’s about a man finding footage of sadistic and sexual torture of women for his hedonistic TV network. Its masochistic themes make it one of the stranger films I’ve seen, but it does make a good point on how effectively sex sells in society. Besides getting to see Debbie Harry naked, the lead guy got to explode and have a vaginal opening on his stomach which he got to play around with, so at least that was cool. 
5. Hellraiser (1987)
Why I never saw this movie sooner I’ll never know. Just the utmost disgusting and hilarious scenes make this film – and the whole franchise – as a whole. Hellraiser is about a man who goes to his mistress to help him get a body back after a demon race called the Cennobites take it away. This means murdering a bunch of men and using their body parts to have him come back to life. This is where the iconic villain, “Pinhead,” makes his debut. Even though we don’t get much of Pinhead in the first film, we still get melting bodies, hooks pulling the skin apart, body manipulation, and awesome, cheap looking demons; sounds like a great recipe to me.
4. Robocop (1987)
Okay, okay, it’s not a horror film, but who the hell cares? Robocop is an awesome film that everyone needs to see. From Red Forman shooting Alex Murphy’s arm off to the classic Toxic Waste scene, Robocop is a great recommendation for the body horror lovers out there who don’t necessarily want to watch a scary movie.
3. Cannibal Holocaust (1980)
We have The Hills Have Eyes and Wrong Turn, but Cannibal Holocaust should have its own category for cannibal horror. Originally thought to be a snuff film, Ruggero Deodato was put on trial and charged for obscenity and eventually murder. They had to actually prove their innocence by showing that the human deaths, rape, and abortion were staged. However, the animal deaths were indeed real. They murdered a tarantula, turtle, pig, snake, and two monkeys. In fact, they were the inspiration for the animal ethics in film law.
2. Evil Dead (1981 AND 2013)
Everyone knows Bruce Campbell, and everyone knows the substantial gore that went into making not only the original but also the remake. While the first film will always have a place in my heart, they were not shy with the dismembered limbs in the 2013 version (I’m currently thinking about that blonde chick sawing her arm off in the kitchen). 
1. Braindead (Dead Alive) (1992)
Before there were hobbits and a shitty King Kong remake, Peter Jackson started off his career with a New Zealand zombie flick. There are certain rules to acknowledge before watching this film: 1. Don’t eat an hour before watching this film and 2. Don’t eat an hour after watching this film (this film put me off pudding for a long time). This film might have been the most disgusting film I’ve watched in a while, but that doesn’t make it any less fun. While there were many eye-covering moments, there were also scenes where I was crying from laughter (just wait for the zombie baby scene). If you’re looking for a film to watch with the parents and also make them question your taste from now on, I would highly recommend this film (not speaking from experience or anything).
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