Splatterpunk

Subgenre of horror fiction known for its explicit, graphic depictions of violence and gore. Emerging in the 1980s, it includes notable authors such as Clive Barker, Richard Laymon, and Poppy Z. Brite, and is characterized by its unflinching portrayal of extreme horror elements. Splatterpunk primarily appeals to readers who enjoy intense, visceral horror and are not deterred by graphic content.