Like so many genres that aren’t drama, horror is frequently overlooked at the Oscars. Here are some movies that should have been up for major awards, but were predictably ignored.
Psycho (1960)
Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
Written by: Joseph Stefano
To be fair, Psycho, which is largely regarded as one of the greatest horror films, wasn't completely snubbed at the Oscars — Hitchcock picked up a Best Director nomination, and Janet Leigh was nominated for Best Supporting Actress. But what about Anthony Perkins' pitch-perfect performance as Norman Bates? Or the movie as a whole?
Paramount Pictures
The Birds (1963)
Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
Written by: Evan Hunter
Curiously enough, The Birds earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Special Effects, even though the titular birds are probably the least convincing thing about the movie. It's still a quality horror film, with Hitchcock's expert direction elevating an otherwise silly concept to greatness.
Universal Pictures
Rosemary's Baby (1968)
Directed by: Roman Polanski
Written by: Roman Polanski
If Rosemary's Baby was good enough to earn a nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay, why not a nomination for Best Picture? The film remains one of the most powerful and unsettling horror films ever made, and Mia Farrow is brilliant in the titular role of Rosemary, a woman manipulated by everyone around her.
Paramount Pictures
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Directed by: George A. Romero
Written by: George A. Romero and John A. Russo
In addition to being regarded as the single biggest inspiration to current zombie entertainment, Night of the Living Dead is also a brilliant allegory for civil rights. (Yes, really.) It's smarter than anyone gave it credit for when it was released, which is too bad: The gore distracted from its awards season potential.
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