Horror has a complicated history with the Oscars. Often the genre is underrepresented and worthy performances are absent from the nominations. There have been huge successes, and a handful of horror movies have even broken into the top awards, showing the Academy isn’t completely opposed to the genre. This appeared to be the case when The Substance was showered with a substantial number of nominations, most notably Demi Mooreas lead actress. The Substance is unapologetically graphic and is body horror in its purest format, so to see this style of movie recognized at the Oscars felt like a breakthrough. However, Moore’s nomination does not prove that the Academy has shifted their stance on horror. That’s not to say her nomination wasn’t deserved, but instead that it fed into the standard Oscar narrative as opposed to celebrating the horror genre. If the Oscars were truly ready to honor horror, they would’ve nominated Lily-Rose Depp for her performance in Nosferatu.
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By: Gaby Shedwick
Title: If the Oscars Really Respected Horror, They Would’ve Nominated This Actress
Sourced From: collider.com/lily-rose-depp-nosferatu-oscars-horror/
Published Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2025 22:03:18 GMT
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