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'''Body horror''' is a subgenre of [[horror fiction]] in which the horror is principally derived from the graphic destruction or degeneration of the human body. This may involve unnatural movements, the loss of body parts, or the invasion of the body by other entities. The genre is also known as biological horror or organic horror.<br />
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== Characteristics ==<br />
Body horror often overlaps with other horror subgenres, such as [[cosmic horror]] and [[psychological horror]]. It is characterized by its focus on the human body and the ways it can be grotesquely transformed. Common themes include mutation, disease, parasitism, and mutilation. The genre often explores the fragility of the human form and the fear of losing control over one's own body.<br />
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== History ==<br />
The origins of body horror can be traced back to early [[literature]] and [[mythology]], where stories of transformation and bodily corruption were common. However, the genre gained significant prominence in the 20th century with the advent of [[cinema]]. Directors like [[David Cronenberg]] are often credited with popularizing body horror through films such as ''[[Videodrome]]'' and ''[[The Fly (1986 film)|The Fly]]''.<br />
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== Notable Works ==<br />
Some of the most influential works in the body horror genre include:<br />
* ''[[The Thing (1982 film)|The Thing]]'' (1982) - Directed by [[John Carpenter]]<br />
* ''[[Tetsuo: The Iron Man]]'' (1989) - Directed by [[Shinya Tsukamoto]]<br />
* ''[[Hellraiser]]'' (1987) - Directed by [[Clive Barker]]<br />
* ''[[Akira (1988 film)|Akira]]'' (1988) - Directed by [[Katsuhiro Otomo]]<br />
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== Influence ==<br />
Body horror has had a significant impact on various forms of media, including [[film]], [[television]], [[literature]], and [[video games]]. The genre's focus on the human body and its potential for transformation has influenced a wide range of works, from [[science fiction]] to [[fantasy]].<br />
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== Related Pages ==<br />
* [[Horror fiction]]<br />
* [[Cosmic horror]]<br />
* [[Psychological horror]]<br />
* [[David Cronenberg]]<br />
* [[The Thing (1982 film)]]<br />
* [[Tetsuo: The Iron Man]]<br />
* [[Hellraiser]]<br />
* [[Akira (1988 film)]]<br />
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