German underground horror

German underground horror

German underground horror is a sub-genre of the horror film, which has achieved cult popularity since first appearing in the mid-1980s.

Horror films produced by the German underground scene are usually trademarked by their intensity, taking on topics that are culturally taboo such as rape, necrophilia, and extreme violence. Films that glorify violence are not technically illegal in Germany, but certain titles are banned by the government and Zollkriminalamt. Distribution, import, or creation of specific films can constitute steep fines.