1. a movie, book, or other work featuring excessive graphic violence and bloodshed
Usage: informal; often used critically or dismissively

Examples

• The horror film was criticized as a mindless gorefest with little plot.
• Critics dismissed the action movie as nothing more than a gorefest.
• Some viewers enjoy gorefests, while others find them unwatchable.
• The director's latest film is a gorefest that relies on shock value rather than storytelling.
• That video game is basically a gorefest designed for mature audiences.