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Horror Films Poised for Historic Academy Awards Nominations

10/27/2025

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Horror films could be nominated at the 2025 Academy Awards, with Ryan Coogler, director of Sinners, and Guillermo del Toro, director of Frankenstein, among contenders.
This would mark the first time horror films are nominated in consecutive years.
Historically, only seven horror films have been nominated for Best Picture.
Horror's popularity is rising, with $1.2 billion at the box office this year.
Critics argue that well-made horror films deserve recognition.

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Horror films could be nominated at the 2025 Academy Awards, with Ryan Coogler, director of Sinners, and Guillermo del Toro, director of Frankenstein, among contenders.
This would mark the first time horror films are nominated in consecutive years.
Historically, only seven horror films have been nominated for Best Picture.
Horror's popularity is rising, with $1.2 billion at the box office this year.
Critics argue that well-made horror films deserve recognition.