Body horror can come in the form of both physical and psychological violations of the body, such as disease and afflictions, self-harm and mutilation, and other aberrant forms of sex and abuse. This often results in grisly or downright disturbing visuals and descriptions. Whether you’re looking for a way into the sub-genre or just wanting some new titles, this list has recent releases as well as some older titles. Given that these are body horror books, graphic violence and unsettling descriptions are pretty much a given. However, I’ve also noted where there are additional triggers that fall beyond what we normally associate with the body horror sub-genre. Want some more body horror books? Check out 5 Flinching Body Horror Comics and Horror Manga Artists to Fuel Your Nightmares.
