User blog comment:Shmacabre203/Is Gore Art?/@comment-25798693-20150411175105

First of, I believe that horror stuff does in some way appeal to a darker side of our brains. Not necessarily human suffering, even though that's possible, but something maybe more sinister within us.

About gore specifically, it is supposed to enhance our horror experience. We've learnt to associate blood etc with death, or injury, so, if someone wants to portray death and 'harm' generally, it is 'recommended'. Frankly, I think that it's just used to make you more scared and focused, no more no less. I wouldn't call gore an art, since something can come across as disturbing without its presence.