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Gore Horror movies

Shock-and-blood horror where impact comes from extreme graphic intensity more than mystery or slow suspense.

Saw X

1. Saw X

Horror Mystery Gore Horror Whodunit
6.6

20231h 58min

United States

Director: Kevin Greutert

Between the events of 'Saw' and 'Saw II', a sick and desperate John Kramer travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer, only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable. Armed with a newfound purpose, the infamous serial killer returns to his work, turning the tables on the con artists in his signature visceral way through devious, deranged, and ingenious traps.

Themes

Trust under threat, Survival under coercion, Fraudulent medical procedure, Con artist exploitation, Victim vulnerability exploited, Ethical boundaries blurred

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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The Sadness

2. The Sadness

Horror Thriller Gore Horror Survival Thriller
6.5

20211h 39min

Taiwan

Director: Rob Jabbaz

A young couple is pushed to the limits of sanity as they attempt to be reunited amid the chaos of a pandemic outbreak. The streets erupt into violence and depravity, as those infected are driven to enact the most cruel and ghastly things imaginable.

Themes

Survival under siege, Pandemic desperation, Fear of unseen virus, Mass murder dynamics, Cannibalism implications, Fight for survival

Available on

Amazon Video
AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
AMC+ Amazon Channel
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The Golden Glove

3. The Golden Glove

Crime Thriller Horror Comedy Serial Killer Crime
6.7

20191h 50min

Germany, France

Director: Fatih Akin

A serial killer strikes fear in the hearts of residents of Hamburg during the early 1970s.

Themes

Cycle of abuse, Economic desperation and crime, Violence against sex workers, Addiction fueled violence, Exploitation in nightlife, Objectification and coercion

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Green Room

4. Green Room

Horror Crime Thriller Gore Horror Organized Crime
7.0

20161h 35min

United States

Director: Jeremy Saulnier

A punk rock band is forced to fight for survival after witnessing an act of violence at a skinhead bar.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Survival under threat, Cover-ups and deception, Violence under extremism, Self-defense and retaliation, Group vulnerability and resilience

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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Spontaneous

5. Spontaneous

Comedy Horror Dark Comedy Gore Horror
6.5

20201h 42min

United States

Director: Brian Duffield

When students in their high school begin inexplicably exploding (literally), seniors Mara and Dylan struggle to survive in a world where each moment may be their last.

Themes

Youth risk-taking, Mortality in daily life, State response to crisis, Mass fear and rumor, Unclear causes and ambiguity, Hedonism as coping

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Mandy

6. Mandy

Fantasy Action Horror Dark Fantasy Epic Action
6.5

20182h 2min

Belgium, United Kingdom

Director: Panos Cosmatos

The Shadow Mountains, 1983. Red and Mandy lead a loving and peaceful existence; but when their pine-scented haven is savagely destroyed, Red is catapulted into a phantasmagoric journey filled with bloody vengeance and laced with fire.

Themes

Revenge as motive, Isolation and paranoia, Cult manipulation and control, Drug-induced perception, Surreal violence aesthetics, Trauma and recovery dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Saw

7. Saw

Horror Mystery Crime Gore Horror Locked-Room Mystery
7.6

20041h 43min

United States

Director: James Wan

Two men wake up to find themselves shackled in a grimy, abandoned bathroom. As they struggle to comprehend their predicament, they discover a disturbing tape left behind by the sadistic mastermind known as Jigsaw. With a chilling voice and cryptic instructions, Jigsaw informs them that they must partake in a gruesome game in order to secure their freedom.

Themes

Deception and masks, Survival under pressure, Hidden surveillance, Authority and doubt, Coercive manipulation, Control through fear

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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The Devil's Rejects

8. The Devil's Rejects

Drama Horror Crime Gore Horror Serial Killer Crime
6.7

20051h 51min

Germany, United States

Director: Rob Zombie

The murderous, backwoods Firefly family take to the road to escape the vengeful Sheriff Wydell, who is not afraid of being as ruthless as his target.

Themes

Revenge and retaliation, Law versus vigilantism, Cruelty as spectacle, Torture as control, Kinship exploitation, Sanity under pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Saw II

9. Saw II

Horror Gore Horror
6.6

20051h 33min

United States

Director: Darren Lynn Bousman

The chilling and relentless Jigsaw killer returns to terrorize the city once again. When a gruesome murder victim emerges with unmistakable traces of Jigsaw's sinister methods, Detective Eric Matthews is thrust into a high-stakes investigation. To his surprise, apprehending Jigsaw seems almost too easy, but what he doesn't realize is that being caught is merely another piece of Jigsaw's intricate puzzle.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Serial killer dynamics, Control through coercive games, Torture and risk, Mind game coercion, Death game dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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The Happiness of the Katakuris

10. The Happiness of the Katakuris

Comedy Drama Horror Dark Comedy Family Drama
6.9

20021h 53min

Japan

Director: Takashi Miike

The Katakuri family has just opened their guest house in the mountains. Unfortunately their first guest commits suicide and in order to avoid trouble they decide to bury him in the backyard. Things get way more complicated when their second guest, a famous sumo wrestler, dies while having sex with his underage girlfriend and the grave behind the house starts to fill up more and more.

Themes

Economic precarity, Reputation vs survival, Deception during crisis, Moral ambiguity under crisis, Family obligation under pressure, Betrayal within a close circle

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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