grand guignol

• Estilo teatral de terror ou espetáculo caracterizado por violência explícita, sensacionalista e temas sombrios, originado no teatro Grand-Guignol em Paris. Também é usado metaforicamente para descrever qualquer evento ou espetáculo chocante ou sinistro.

A style of horror theater or performance characterized by graphic, sensational violence and macabre themes, originating from the Théâtre du Grand-Guignol in Paris. Also used metaphorically to describe any shocking or gruesome event or spectacle.

1. Theatrical genreC2formal

   A style of horror theatre that emphasizes graphic violence, gore, and sensationalism.

   Gênero teatral

   • The play was a modern take on Grand Guignol, with shocking scenes of violence.
   • Grand Guignol performances were famous for their realistic special effects.
   • Critics described the movie as a cinematic version of Grand Guignol.

2. Sensational or shocking eventC2informal

   Any event or situation that is excessively violent, gruesome, or shocking.

   Grand-Guignol

   • The political debate turned into a grand guignol of accusations.
   • The news report described the accident as a grand guignol of destruction.
   • The reality show was a grand guignol of emotional breakdowns.