Macabre

“Macabre” as a word is an adjective that describes something having a gruesome or horrifying quality, especially in relation to death or violence. 

“The macabre” as a concept often refers to a strong interest in death and mortality, and can be used to describe a style of art or literature that portrays death and the supernatural in a frightening or disturbing way. The word is often used to describe a situation or subject that is gruesome, eerie, or creepy, and has a feeling of being dark, frightening, or sinister.

People might be fascinated about the macabre due to various reasons, including natural curiosity about dark and mysterious things. Many (including the authors of this website!) experience a sense of Morbid Curiosity which is satisfied by seeking out macabre information.

While some people find macabre topics intriguing, others may find them distasteful or inappropriate, even traumatic. The fascination with macabre topics varies greatly among individuals and is a complex and multi-faceted phenomenon.