blood and gore

Blood refers to the red fluid circulating within our bodies that carries oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removes waste. Gore describes graphic scenes involving injury, death, or violence, often showing exposed tissues, bleeding, or body parts. In media, "blood and gore" typically depict explicit, unsettling imagery meant to evoke strong emotional reactions or realism, commonly used in horror or action genres. Understanding these terms helps recognize their impact on viewers, as they can evoke discomfort or shock due to the vivid portrayal of injury and remains.