Critically acclaimed horror movies released in 2024 might get its spotlight at the 97th Academy Awards. Horror movies can finally get the attention that it deserves at the 2025 Oscar night by shining in several categories including Best Picture and Best Director.
The 97th Academy Awards is going to be held on March 02, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Conan O’Brien has been announced as the host of the star-studded event. He is known for his comedic timing and could be cracking jokes on stage that focus on leading actors in horror movies like The Substance, Nosferatu, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
Do horror movies deserve an Oscar?
Horror movies can take cinema audiences through a range of emotions within a few hours of watching the film. These pictures are made to scare people in their seats, urging moviegoers to hold on to whatever they can to survive the experience. The latest technology combined with computer-generated imagery (CGI) can baffle audiences by streaming horror movies in their homes and in theatres to get their share of thrills.
In 2024, dozens of horror movies were released worldwide through theatres and streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. The emergence of streaming platforms has helped fans of the horror genre to enjoy being tormented in the comfort of their homes. Recently released horror movies like Beetlejuice Beetlejuice can offer a terrifying experience for people with an active subscription on streaming platforms.
The convenience of streaming platforms has created a new space for horror fans. You can pause a movie at any time while streaming horror films on a home entertainment system to capture all the details in a frame. You can also rewind scenes to get a closer look at horrific characters like Betelgeuse delivering their best performances on an LED screen that supports 4K resolution. A number of entertainment industries like online casinos and music are implementing features of streaming platforms to gain customers on the internet.
Casinos have gone ahead and designed fun slot machines that are themed around horror movies. The gaming companies Barcrest and Light & Wonder launched a customized horror slot machine game, Beetlejuice Megaways, for Tim Burton followers. These games are inspired by the original Beetlejuice film, one of the most-watched horror movies on streaming platforms. Fans of the Beetlejuice franchise can bet money between $0.1 – $5 to win online. It has played a major role in reviving the horror franchise for the release of its sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice in 2024.
Take a look at the best horror movies that could be nominated for an Oscar this year.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is an American horror movie starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara. The spooky adventures of Betelgeuse and Lydia continue in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice as Lydia’s daughter, Astrid opens a portal to the afterlife. Jenna Ortega plays Astrid and dresses up in haunting attire throughout the horror film.
Tim Burton, the director of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice took more than 25 years to make the movie. It made over $451 million from worldwide ticket sales. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice won the Graffetta d’Oro for Best Film award at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival. It was also nominated for the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards. Tim Burton could be responsible for horror movies getting their moment to shine at the upcoming Oscars night in LA.
Nosferatu
Nosferatu is a dark fantasy about the life of a young girl and her relationship with a vampire. The plot of the horror movie is based on the novel Dracula, written by Bram Stoker. Robert Eggers directed Nosferatu by filming the movie in Prague, Czech Republic. Lily-Rose Depp is the lead actress of the horror production and stars in Nosferatu as Ellen Hutter. Bill Skarsgård takes on the role of Nosferatu, the vampire infatuated with Ellen throughout the film. Nicholas Hoult plays Ellen’s husband, Thomas Hutter, who must vanquish the vampire to free his wife.
Released in December 2024, Nosferatu earned $156 million at the box office. Robin Carolan worked on the soundtrack of Nosferatu to create a melancholic atmosphere for the horror movie. Nosferatu won the Best Original Score – Horror/Thriller Film award at the 2024 Hollywood Music in Media Awards. It also won the Best Cinematography award at the 2024 San Diego Film Critics Society, Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association, and the Greater Western New York Film Critics Association. The 97th Academy Awards could present the Oscar for the Best Cinematography category to Nosferatu for its supernatural setting.
The Substance
The Substance is a marvellous horror film that revolves around an ageing celebrity and her fight to reclaim her stardom. Demi Moore delivers a spine-numbing performance as Elisabeth Sparkle in The Substance. She could be nominated for an Oscar in the Best Actress in a Leading Role category at the 97th Academy Awards for her portrayal of Elisabeth Sparkle.
Directed by Coralie Fargeat, The Substance tackles the struggles of an actress in a ruthless world. Her horror movie premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, granting Coralie Fargeat the Best Screenplay award at the event. The Substance has grossed $76.5 million at the box office.
Horror movies might make it big at the Oscars
The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards will be officially announced at the end of January 2025. Horror movies could make a huge comeback at the Oscars in multiple categories including Best Cinematography, Best Actress, and Best Picture. Films like Nosferatu and The Substance are being discussed in various online forums for a possible Oscar win, setting the bar higher for horror movies at the next Academy Awards.
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