I believe those kind sof movies are referred to as "Splatter Comedy". They would give kids nightmares, but not their intended audience.
A movie that masterfully mixes gore with suspense and intelligence is the original Alien. It never shows you too much, but has TONS of suspense (and uses claustrophobia and hopelessness with artfulness), and has one of the most classic gore scenes ever. (John Hurt on the table :D)
To me, it is one of the most perfect horror movies ever, unclouded by conscience, remorse, or delusions of morality.
Sorry, i lost myself for minute.
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