Splatterpunk

Splatterpunk—a term coined in 1986 by David J. Schow at the Twelfth World Fantasy Convention in Providence, Rhode Island—refers to a movement within horror fiction distinguished by its graphic, often gory, depiction of violence and "hyperintensive horror with no limits." It is regarded as a revolt against the "traditional, meekly suggestive horror story". ...more

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Poppy Z. Brite
What are you doing?" "Killing you." A ghost of a smile touched his ips, but not his pale eyes. "Why?" "Because it's what we do. And because you're beautiful. ...more
Poppy Z. Brite, Exquisite Corpse

C.J. Leede
Now eyes on the puck. When you see it, you should think of that thing, whatever it is that's fucking up your life. Just see it. Feel it. Breathe it in. All that anger, the injustice, all of it. And when you're ready, you bring that stick back for a swing and you hit that thing with every ounce of strength and rage that you possess. You fucking crush it and anyone that stands in your way. ...more
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