Acclaimed horror films that have been nominated for Oscars

While the Academy Awards often don’t represent the best to come out in a year, for many it represents the highlight to come out in 12 months. That’s why now these horror films that were nominated for Oscars, but unfortunately didn’t win anything, are getting the recognition they deserve.

It is known that the Academy has always had a certain repulsion for horror, and many times Oscar-nominated horror films They failed to take the statuette, even though they were better than the one who took it. And even if this doesn’t necessarily make them worse, it takes away prestige from this genre, which sometimes needs it.

The exorcist

Since the list couldn’t start any other way, one of the horror movies that deserved an oscar It was ‘The Exorcist’ by William Friedkin, released in 1973. Such a masterpiece, which even caused fainting at its screenings, and which gave the celebration 10 nominations, only took the statuettes for best sound and best adapted script. Available on Amazon Prime Video.

Jaws

Even with a director like Steven Spielberg behind him, ‘Jaws’, another jewel of the genre, was one of the The best horror films nominated for best picture at the Oscars, but that was completely ignored. With special effects ahead of its time, the story of “Jaws” was recognized only for the best sound, editing and music, while Spielberg was left empty-handed. Available on HBO Max, Claro and Amazon Prime Video.

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The silence of the lambs

Though now regarded as a cinematic classic, 1991’s ‘The Silence of the Lambs’, directed by Jonathan Demme and starring Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster, was also one of the underrated by the academy. A legendary villain like Hannibal Lecter went unrecognized, but the film won awards for best adapted screenplay, actor, actress and director. Available on Claro and Amazon Prime Video.

The sixth sense

If M. Night Shyamalan is one of the most recognized directors in the industry today, it is for “The Sixth Sense”, the suspense masterpiece, starring Bruce Willis. The film was awarded in 6 categories, and won over locals and strangers alike with a twist that, to this day, continues to be one of the most impressive in history. Star+ available.

go out

It took a long time for the Oscars to once again deigned to acknowledge that, in terror, there are still good stories worthy of recognition. As well as ‘Get Out’, by Jordan Peele, a psychological thriller with a very clear social message. The film was awarded Best Screenplay, Best Film, Best Actor and Best Director. Available on Star+.