Films with raw intensity that push the boundaries of graphic violence and extreme themes. This category features a curated selection of movies known for their shocking imagery, visceral storytelling, and daring cinematic techniques. From cult classics to modern masterpieces. Ultra-violent films are both controversial and riveting. Brace yourself.
Directed by Tom Bucci, Relentless (2026) pits Jeffrey Decker against Jun Kushida in a brutal fight to the death. Mother of Movies dissects the gore, the thin narrative, and the “payback” plot that drives this bloody engine.
Novocain review: Jack Quaid delivers a breakout performance as a bank manager with a rare genetic condition who can’t feel pain, turning his disability into a superpower when robbers kidnap his new girlfriend. This Christmas-set action thriller blends romance, dark comedy, and inventive violence into feel-good carnage.
Justin Tipping’s HIM (2025) is Monkeypaw Productions’ surrealist horror exposé on CTE, exploitation, and how American sports culture devours Black athletes. Marlon Wayans terrifies as a predatory mentor in this nightmare vision where quarterbacks become martyrs and contracts are Faustian bargains. An uncomfortable fusion of elevated horror and social commentary that ends in cathartic violence.
V/H/S Halloween (2025) is a blood-soaked anthology of found footage nightmares, twisted, inventive, and gory. A Halloween treat for fearless horror fans and gorehounds alike.
V/H/S Beyond delivers the franchise’s strongest entry in years, blending science fiction with found footage horror across six segments. Justin Long’s directorial debut, “Fur Babies,” stands out in this Shudder exclusive that explores alien encounters through personal filmmaking lenses. Our spoiler-conscious review covers what makes this anthology work.
“No Tears in Hell” review: Michael Caissie’s unflinching true crime horror film starring Luke Baines explores the disturbing case of the Siberian Ripper and his enabling mother. With graphic violence and powerful performances, this unforgettable horror film, based on real events released on August 12, 2025.
