If you're a fan of horror movies and enjoy being pushed to your limits, this list is for you. These films are not for the faint-hearted; they delve into the grotesque, the macabre, and the downright disgusting. From body horror to psychological terror, these movies will make you squirm, cringe, and perhaps even reconsider your love for the genre. Here's our selection of the most stomach-churning horror films that have left audiences both horrified and fascinated.

The Green Inferno (2013)
Description: A group of activists find themselves in a horrifying situation when they are captured by a cannibalistic tribe in the Amazon. The graphic depiction of violence and cannibalism is what earns this film its place on this list.
Fact: Directed by Eli Roth, this film pays homage to the cannibal films of the 1970s and 80s, particularly "Cannibal Holocaust."


Tusk (2014)
Description: In this bizarre horror-comedy, a podcaster is transformed into a walrus by a deranged hermit. The transformation process and the resulting creature are both horrifying and nauseating, making it a unique entry in the genre.
Fact: The film was based on a fake podcast episode where the host read a Craigslist ad from a man offering free room and board in exchange for becoming his walrus.


The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
Description: While not as overtly gory, this film features a chilling autopsy that reveals supernatural horrors, making it a unique entry in the horror genre with its unsettling atmosphere.
Fact: The film was praised for its minimalistic approach to horror, focusing on suspense and atmosphere rather than graphic violence.


The Human Centipede (First Sequence) (2009)
Description: This film takes the concept of body horror to an extreme, where a mad scientist sews three people together mouth to anus to create a "human centipede." It's as grotesque as it sounds, making it a staple in the 'gross-out' horror genre.
Fact: The film was inspired by a prank call where someone asked if a doctor could sew people together. The director, Tom Six, had to cut out scenes to avoid an NC-17 rating.


Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975)
Description: Pier Paolo Pasolini's adaptation of the Marquis de Sade's work is a disturbing exploration of fascism, sadism, and degradation, featuring some of the most unsettling scenes in cinema history.
Fact: Pasolini was murdered shortly before the film's release, leading to various conspiracy theories about the film's content and his death.


Antichrist (2009)
Description: Lars von Trier's film delves into psychological horror with graphic scenes of violence, mutilation, and sexual content, making it one of the most disturbing films of recent years.
Fact: The film received a special award at the Cannes Film Festival for "cinema of the future," despite its controversial content.


Tokyo Gore Police (2008)
Description: This Japanese splatter film features extreme gore, body horror, and a dystopian setting where mutated criminals are hunted by a privatized police force.
Fact: The film was part of the "Sushi Typhoon" series, which aimed to produce over-the-top, genre-bending films.


A Serbian Film (2010)
Description: This film is notorious for its extreme content, involving a retired porn star who unknowingly participates in a snuff film with horrific acts of violence and degradation.
Fact: It was banned in several countries, and its director, Srdjan Spasojevic, faced legal challenges due to the film's content.


Raw (2016)
Description: A vegetarian veterinary student develops an insatiable craving for meat after a hazing ritual, leading to some of the most unsettling scenes involving flesh-eating and gore.
Fact: The film was banned in Russia due to its graphic content, and it was the director's debut feature film.


Inside (À l'intérieur) (2007)
Description: A pregnant woman is terrorized by a mysterious woman who wants her unborn child, leading to some of the most graphic and intense scenes of violence in horror cinema.
Fact: The film was remade in Hollywood, but the original French version is known for its raw intensity.
