(sometimes hyphenated, especially when used attributively) Something which sickens, causes distress, or appalls by reason of being disgusting, gory, or repulsive.
2014 April 19, Stephen Schaefer, "http//bostonherald.com/entertainment/movies/movie_reviews/2014/04/wayans_haunted_sequel_fails_to_scare_up_laughs Wayans’ ‘Haunted’ sequel fails
To sicken or distress (someone) by being disgusting, gory, or appalling.