The following contains spoilers for The Simpsons season 36 episode 1, “Bart’s Birthday,” now streaming on HuluThe Simpsons‘ season 36 premiere features one of the show’s goriest deaths ever. Despite largely being known for its emotional beats and goofy comedy, The Simpsons has also proven to be a surprisingly adept horror show over the years. The annual Halloween special, “Treehouse of Horror,” has given the show’s creatives plenty of room to put the citizens of Springfield through some horrifying events, while some stand-alone episodes of the series also utilize surprisingly effective tension.