Lurid

1. adjective

   shining with an unnatural red glow as of fire seen through smoke

   “a lurid sunset”

2. adjective

   glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism

   “lurid details of the accident”

   Similar: shocking

3. adjective

   horrible in fierceness or savagery

   “lurid crimes”

4. adjective

   ghastly pale

   “moonlight gave the statue a lurid luminence”