13 horror films that, contrary to cinematic stereotypes, managed to win an Oscar (14 photos)

Horror films are rarely nominated for an Oscar, since this genre is not always recognized by film critics (to be honest, sometimes it is not recognized by the audience themselves).





Most often, in horror and mystical films, the plot is “lame” or there is an abundance of ridiculous special effects that completely discourage the desire to continue watching the film further. Therefore, many directors prefer to avoid horror, even if the plot at first glance seems quite attractive.

However, even working in a similar genre, it is quite possible to make a decent film. Below you can see a list of the lucky films that still received recognition from the Academy and were awarded Oscars in various categories. You've probably already seen most of these films. However, it is quite possible that you will still grab for yourself some conditional novelty that you have not yet had time to study.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931)



Plot: Henry Jekyll is a talented scientist. He is sure that a bloodthirsty essence lives in every person and, if desired, it can be awakened. The Doctor invents an experimental potion that can awaken a secret power, and tests it on himself. However, Jekyll does not even imagine what a high price he will pay for his inquisitiveness.

In 1932, the film won in the category “Best Actor” (Fredric March).

An American Werewolf in London (1981)





Plot: Two American tourists travel through the English countryside. After visiting the bar and talking with the locals, they learn that walking around these places after dark is a dangerous idea. Of course, the guys did not listen to the warnings and went on the road, thus providing themselves with not the most pleasant adventures.

In 1982, the film received an Oscar for best makeup.

Alien (1979)



Plot: A group of space researchers is tracking an unknown signal, probably of intelligent origin, which was sent from one of the planets. They decide to study it better and hit the road. Having landed on the planet, the team discovers a starship in a spin. On it they find mysterious objects that strongly resemble eggs.

In 1980, the film received an Oscar for Best Visual Effects.

Dracula (1992)



Plot: British realtor Jonathan comes to the Transylvanian wilderness to make a deal with the eccentric elderly Count Dracula, who in fact turns out to be a vampire and even with a broken heart from love. Who would have thought that the protagonist's beloved would turn out to be an exact copy of the deceased bride of an ominous monster? It is clear that the vampire will not refuse the opportunity to reunite with his lost love.

In 1993, the film won in three categories: “Best Costumes”, “Best Sound Editing” and “Best Make-up”.

The Exorcist (1973)



Plot: The teenage daughter of a famous actress begins to behave extremely inappropriately. Doctors suspect that the girl is facing a mental disorder, and the invited priest thinks that in fact the child is possessed by the devil.

In 1974, the film won Oscars in the Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Sound categories.

The Fly (1986)



Plot: Seth Brundle is a talented scientist obsessed with the issue of teleportation. Seth achieves his first successes in tests by moving inanimate objects in space. Some time later, the genius decides to repeat the experiment with living beings. After successfully teleporting the monkey, the scientist decides to become the subject of the experiment himself. However, the plan fails when a common fly flies into one of the sterile chambers.

In 1987, the film won in the “Best Makeup” category.

Misery (1990)



Plot: Paul Sheldon is a popular writer who travels to Colorado to finish his new novel. During a car trip, a man gets caught in a snowstorm and almost falls to his death. However, he is discovered in a timely manner by a woman named Annie Wilkes. The rescuer brings the accident victim Paul to her home and provides him with the necessary help, because he broke both legs and suffered a dislocated shoulder.

It turns out that Annie is a big fan of Sheldon. Moreover, she calls herself nothing less than “number one fan.” When a woman learns the details of her favorite writer's new novel, she becomes furious and forces him to change the plot. Annie locks Sheldon in a room and categorically refuses to let him out until work is finished. Paul understands that the fan is not joking.

In 1991, the film won in the category “Best Actress” (Kathy Bates).

What happened to Baby Jane? (1962)



Plot: Jane Hudson is a sweet girl who successfully performs in the music hall. Her sister Blanche is very jealous of her, but she is forced to constantly hide it. Ten years later, the situation is changing dramatically. Blanche becomes a popular Hollywood actress, while Jane gradually sinks to the bottom.

In 1963, the film won the award for best costume design.

Rosemary's Baby (1968)



Plot: A young childless couple, Rosemary and Guy Woodhouse, move to a new place of residence - to a town called Bramford and meet rather unusual neighbors who constantly ask to be their friends. Soon the girl begins to realize that their friends are members of a satanic cult.

In 1969, the film won in the category “Best Supporting Actress” (Ruth Gordon).

The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)



Plot: Handsome and young Dorian Gray wishes to remain young forever. A mysterious portrait painted by Lord Harry Wotton gives him this opportunity. However, having become a beautiful monster, Dorian does not realize that he will still have to pay a terrible price for his desire.

In 1946, the film won an Oscar for best cinematography.

Phantom of the Opera (1943)



Plot: A modest violinist named Eric Claudin spends all his savings to secretly sponsor the singing lessons of young Christine DuBois, with whom he is madly in love. The girl doesn’t even suspect the musician’s feelings, but at the same time she doesn’t pay any attention to him, because she already has two fans. Driven to despair, Eric decides to destroy everyone who surrounds his beloved.

In 1944, the film won two Oscars - for best cinematography and best art.

The Omen (1976)



Plot: Robert Thorne is an American diplomat whose family suffered great grief. His wife Katherine suffered a difficult birth, but she still doesn't know that their newborn baby is dead. Thorne fears that his lover, who has previously suffered two miscarriages, will not be able to cope with such a blow. He decides to adopt a baby with a strange birthmark in the form of three sixes. They call him Damian. As the boy gets older, extremely strange and creepy events begin to happen around him.

In 1977, the film received a well-deserved award for Best Original Score.

The Wolf Man (2010)



Plot: Lawrence Talbot is a British nobleman who returns to his estate to find out the details of the disappearance of his brother. Once there, he is faced not only with a family problem, but also with strange rumors that tell of a terrible creature that hunts the inhabitants of the surrounding villages.

The film won an Oscar in 2011 for best makeup.