The horror genre has scored big this year when it comes to Oscar nominations. Four standout horror films from 2024 have been nominated for this prestigious award, showcasing the rising recognition of horror as a respected and influential genre in the film industry.
The horror flicks that were nominated in various categories this year are The Substance, Nosferatu, Alien: Romulus and The Girl with the Needle. The Substance received the most Oscar nominations out of all four with its five nominations. The body horror was nominated in the categories of "Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role," "Best Director," "Best Picture," Best Original Screenplay," and "Best Makeup and Hairstyling."
Nosferatu came in second with four Oscar nominations. This gothic horror film was nominated in the categories of "Best Cinematography," "Best Production Design," "Best Makeup and Hairstyling," and "Best Costume Design." Additionally, the sci-fi horror flick Alien: Romulus managed to snag an Oscar nomination for "Best Visual Effects," while the Danish horror film The Girl with the Needle scored a nomination in the category "Best International Feature Film."
Although not a horror film, we thought we'd also mention the sci-fi film Dune: Part Two, which received a whopping five Oscar nominations this year. Most horror fans would enjoy this movie as well.
If you're curious about where you can watch these amazing Oscar-nominated horror films, all you need to do is continue reading. We've rounded up all the streaming platforms where you can catch them below.
The Substance
- Director and writer: Coralie Fargeat
- Where to stream: Mubi
The Substance stars Demi Moore as a once-famous Hollywood film star who, after being fired from her aerobics TV show gig, decides to experiment with a mysterious drug that promises to transform its user into a younger and more desirable version of themselves. However, the drug comes with dangerous side effects, which she soon begins to face firsthand. Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid join Moore in the cast.
Nosferatu
- Director and writer: Robert Eggers
- Where to watch: Available to rent or purchase on digital platforms
As a remake to Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922), Nosferatu follows a young woman named Ellen Hutter, who is tormented by a centuries-old vampire who becomes dangerously obsessed with her. Meanwhile, her husband works to stop this ancient evil from threatening their lives. Lily-Rose Depp stars as the main character, Ellen. Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, and Willem Dafoe join her in the cast.
Alien: Romulus
- Director: Fede Álvarez
- Writers: Fede Álvarez and Rodo Sayagues
- Where to stream: Hulu
Alien: Romulus revolves around a crew of space colonists who, while searching an abandoned space station, comes across a deadly extraterrestrial threat, putting them in a desperate fight for survival. Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fear, and Aileen Wu make up the group of space colonists.
The Girl with the Needle
- Director: Magnus von Horn
- Writers: Magnus von Horn and Line Langebek
- Where to watch: It's showing in theaters now and will be available to stream on Mubi on Jan. 24, 2025.
The Girl with the Needle is a psychological horror film that takes place in post-World War I Copenhagen. It stars Vic Carmen Sonne as Karoline, a young, expectant mother who begins working at an underground adoption agency run by a seemingly kind woman named Dagmar. While they initially bond, things change when Karoline soon discovers that Dagmar's operations are far more sinister than they appear.
Joining Sonne in the cast as Dagmar is well-known Danish actress Trine Dyrholm. The rest of the cast includes Besir Zeciri, Joachim Fjelstrup, Tessa Hoder, Avo Knox Martin, Anders Hove, and Ari Alexander.
Last but not least is Dune: Part Two, which can be streamed on Max or Netflix with a subscription.