Oscars: 7 Only Horror Films Ever Nominated for Best Picture

Oscars: Only Horror Films Ever Nominated Radiocity By Radiocity Team Published Mar 03, 2025 [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

1. The Exorcist (1973): A groundbreaking and highly controversial film about the demonic possession of a young girl. It received numerous Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

2. Jaws (1975): Steven Spielberg`s iconic thriller about a white shark terrorising a beach community. It was a massive box office success and earned a Best Picture nomination. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

3. The Silence of the Lambs (1991): A psychological horror-thriller featuring the chilling character of Hannibal Lecter. Notably, it is the only horror film that won the Best Picture Oscar. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

4. The Sixth Sense (1999): M. Night Shyamalan`s supernatural thriller with a famous twist ending. It garnered critical acclaim and a Best Picture nomination. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

5. Black Swan (2010): Darren Aronofsky`s psychological thriller, exploring themes of obsession and madness. Apart from the Best Picture nomination, Natalie Portman won Best Actress. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

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