Horror Movie Nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars: Genre Fans Celebrate Excitement

Horror Movie Nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars: Genre Fans Celebrate Excitement

The horror genre continues to captivate audiences, especially with a strong lineup of movies in theaters during 2024. Noteworthy titles such as Longlegs, Alien: Romulus, Heretic, and Robert Eggers’ latest adaptation of Nosferatu have all performed admirably at the box office. However, when it comes to recognition in prestigious award ceremonies like the Oscars, horror films often face considerable challenges, particularly in top categories like Best Picture.

Historically, the Academy has been slow to embrace horror, with only six titles ever nominated for Best Picture, and merely two of those after the turn of the century: Black Swan (2010) and Get Out (2017). This trend changed dramatically with the announcement of the 2025 Oscar nominees, as one standout horror film from 2024 has now joined this exclusive club, becoming the seventh horror movie to secure a nomination for Best Picture.

Excitement Among Horror Fans for The Substance’s Nomination

Coralie Fargeat’s Groundbreaking Work in Horror

Demi Moore looking in the mirror in The Substance

The Substance, directed by Coralie Fargeat, has achieved a significant milestone with its Best Picture nomination at the 2025 Oscars. This compelling 2024 horror film stars Demi Moore as Elisabeth, an aging actress who turns to an experimental drug that physically transforms her into a younger, improved version named Sue (played by Margaret Qualley). Although the film’s critical reception has been overwhelmingly positive, its intense gore may have initially placed it outside the typical Oscar conversation.

Following the announcement of the nominations, horror enthusiasts lit up social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Bluesky, expressing their excitement over this remarkable achievement. Aside from Best Picture, The Substance also garnered nominations for Best Actress (Moore), Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Fans have taken to social media to celebrate its triumphs, with select reactions captured below:

RayRay enthusiastically notes, “Happy for my horror freaks Nosferatu and The Substance getting some Oscar noms. Del Toro’s Frankenstein next year pls!”

Another fan, @Partybyy6969, chimed in about the film’s recognition, stating, “Substance is so f–king good and deserves all the awards it gets.”

Emily celebrated the film’s success with enthusiasm: “the substance nation we rise!!”

The Substance getting a best picture Oscar Nom is the shining light we needed in this ever increasingly bleak world. — Trae P. (@traetalks.bsky.social) 2025-01-23T15:47:23.782Z

Trae P. reflected on the positive moment of the nomination, writing, “The Substance getting a best picture Oscar Nom is the shining light we needed in this ever increasing bleak world.”

Sharing his over-the-top exhilaration, Miles Blanket exclaimed, “HOLY SH-T THE SUBSTANCE IS A BEST PICTURE NOMINEE!”echoing the sentiment that a horror film is deserving of such recognition.

Picturing the academy voters, looking exactly like the rich people the three stooges would work for, shattering their monocles watching The Substance. Lmao — Jacob Deldin Rich’s Game Dev Zone (@jacobrich.bsky.social) 2025-01-23T15:45:19.636Z

In a humorous take, Jacob Deldin Rich joked about the Academy voters’ reactions to the film, likening them to caricatures from a Three Stooges short.

The substance, nosferatu, and alien Romulus all have Oscar nominations. I’m so glad to be proven wrong that horror movies can be seen as Oscar worthy. — (@wickd-witch.bsky.social) 2025-01-23T15:45:12.364Z

@wickd-witch expressed relief, tweeting, “The substance, nosferatu, and alien Romulus all have Oscar nominations. I’m so glad to be proven wrong that horror movies can be seen as Oscar worthy.”

THE SUBSTANCE WAS NOMINATED FOR BEST PICTURE, BEST DIRECTOR, BEST ACTRESS AND BEST SCREENPLAY. HORROR IS SO FUCKING BACK, BABY!!!! — Joe Russo (@joerusso.bsky.social) 2025-01-23T15:18:30.018Z

Joe Russo shared his enthusiasm about the film’s nominations, declaring, “THE SUBSTANCE WAS NOMINATED FOR BEST PICTURE, BEST DIRECTOR, BEST ACTRESS AND BEST SCREENPLAY. HORROR IS SO F–KING BACK, BABY!!!!”

Esha al commented, “the substance and nosferatu getting nominated at the oscars.. horror fans we’ve come so far.”

Shayne Mathis Bluesky post about The Substance's Oscar nomination for Best Picture

Shayne Mathis remarked on the momentous occasion, “It is genuinely bananas that The Substance got nominated for a Best Picture Oscar and I hope they use a section from the last 20 minutes of the movie as the clip they show when they announce the nominees during the broadcast.”

Significance of The Substance’s Best Picture Nomination for Horror

Can The Demi Moore Film Claim the Oscar?

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While The Substance has secured a nomination for Best Picture, experts argue that its chances of winning remain limited. A notable contender for this year’s Oscars, Emilia Pérez, has garnered a staggering 13 nominations, alongside other strong competitors such as Anora, The Brutalist, and Wicked. Though The Substance might not take home the coveted Oscar, it stands a better chance in categories like Best Actress and especially Best Makeup and Hairstyling.

Despite the challenges it may face, the mere fact that the film received a nomination is a notable victory in itself. The Oscars have historically been reticent to acknowledge genre films, with science fiction often receiving similar treatment. The Substance’s nomination serves as a potential indicator that the Academy could be opening its doors wider to genre films in the future. Yet, with such tough competition, it highlights the distance still to be covered for horror films in the awards landscape.

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