In 1988, legendary horror magazine FANGORIA published a spin-off called GOREZONE, in an attempt to, supposedly, quench the thirst of more blood-thirsty fans.
It was a very niche segment of a niche.
Given the hysteria of "the devil made me do it" crimes during the 80s, not to mention the general shunning of violence in media, it's no wonder the magazine folded after only 27 issues.
27 years later, however, the current renaissance of Television Horror series would have you believing a healthy "gore-hound" community exists.
After last week's episode of AMERICAN HORROR STORY: FREAK SHOW, I would also argue our desensitivity to blood and guts on Prime Time Television is at an all-time acceptable high.
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It was a very niche segment of a niche.
Given the hysteria of "the devil made me do it" crimes during the 80s, not to mention the general shunning of violence in media, it's no wonder the magazine folded after only 27 issues.
27 years later, however, the current renaissance of Television Horror series would have you believing a healthy "gore-hound" community exists.
After last week's episode of AMERICAN HORROR STORY: FREAK SHOW, I would also argue our desensitivity to blood and guts on Prime Time Television is at an all-time acceptable high.
WARNING:AMERICAN HORROR STORY: EPISODE 12 (Show Stoppers)
SPOILERS AFTER THE JUMP...
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