A splatter film or gore film is a subgenre of horror film that deliberately focuses on graphic portrayals of gore and graphic violence. These films, through the use of special effects, tend to display an overt interest in the vulnerability of the human body and the theatricality of its mutilation. The term "splatter cinema" was coined by George A. Romero to describe his film Dawn of the Dead, though Dawn of the Dead is generally considered by critics to have higher aspirations, such as social commentary, than to be simply exploitative for its own sake.

Splatter: Love, Honor and Paintball is a 2010 comedy film written and directed by Lonnie Schuyler, produced by Bruce Heppner-Elgin, filmed in Burlington and Washington, Iowa. The film had a $6 million budget and has about 100 cast and crew members; it stars Matt Geiler and Kim Kurtenbach Furness. Early press releases describe the film as “the story of a likable loser who finally realizes what makes life worthwhile and sets out to win back the love of his ex-wife and the respect of his son - in a paintball tournament!”