Body Horror
About Body Horror Films
Body Horror is a subgenre represented by 151 films in the CaSTV catalog from 141 directors across 32 countries.
What defines Body Horror horror?
Body horror exploits the vulnerability and mutability of the human body - transformation, infection, invasion, and violation of physical integrity. The subgenre forces viewers to confront the flesh as something alien and uncontrollable. Short films in this category frequently use practical effects and close-up framing to maximize visceral discomfort.
Notable Body Horror Films
Films in this category include Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026), dir. Lee Cronin, United States of America; CATOPTRICS (2026), dir. Egzona, Dave Lojek, Germany; CATOPTRICS (2026), dir. Egzona, Germany; CATOPTRICS (2026), dir. Dave Lojek, Germany; The Tale of Glug and Blob (2026), dir. Ori Gold, Israel.
Featured Filmmakers
Prominent voices include David Cronenberg with 5 films in this category; Julia Ducournau with 3 films in this category; Brandon Cronenberg with 2 films in this category.
Festival Presence
Works in this genre have screened at Fantastic Fest (emerging tier), Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival (emerging tier), Fantasia International Film Festival (emerging tier).
