Mia Goth’s 2023 criticism of the Academy Awards for consistently overlooking the horror genre has made headlines. The thing is, she makes a valid point, one that is very hard to disagree with. The proof is evident throughout the history of the Oscars, where horror films have scored few nominations and even fewer wins. To date, only The Silence of the Lambs has won Best Picture, and 1973’s The Exorcist was the first horror film to even be nominated for Best Picture - 45 years into the institution. This year is no different, with Godzilla: Minus One the only horror film up for a nomination, for Best Visual Effects. Overall, there have only been six horror films to be nominated for Best Picture consideration. For years, horror films have fostered award-worthy depth and talent that have been passed over, but these may be the most egregious snubs of them all.
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By: Lloyd Farley
Title: The Most Outrageous Horror Snubs in Oscars History
Sourced From: collider.com/oscar-snubs-horror-movies/
Published Date: Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:00:12 GMT
