From artsy darlings like Earwig to slashers like Hellraiser to fantasy flicks like Edward Scissorhands, body horror is a broad genre. But what exactly is it, and why are we so often drawn to it?

From artsy darlings like Earwig to slashers like Hellraiser to fantasy flicks like Edward Scissorhands, body horror is a broad genre. But what exactly is it, and why are we so often drawn to it?
Looking for a good dose of sensory deprivation horror. Here’s a few movies for the watchlist, from Hollywood hits of about hunting aliens to classic cinema thrillers.