“The Atrocities Must Stop”â2024 Proves Horror’s Power at the Box Office and the Oscars
From major box office hits to critical acclaim, horror is no longer an outsider in Hollywood
ð Los Angeles, March 15: The year 2024 marked a historic moment for the horror genre, as it dominated the box office and secured prestigious recognition at the Academy Awards. Films like The Substance and Nosferatu earned Oscar nominations, signaling a shift in Hollywoodâs perception of horror as an art form rather than just a commercial success.
For decades, horror has been overlooked by award circuits, with The Silence of the Lambs (1991) being the only horror film to win Best Picture. However, 2024 saw a record-breaking four horror films receiving Oscar nominations, proving the genreâs growing influence in mainstream cinema.
ð¹ Horrorâs Biggest Year at the Oscars
ð¢ âHorror is no longer a niche genreâitâs now a major player in Hollywoodâs storytelling landscape.â
- The Substance, a body horror film directed by Coralie Fargeat, secured five nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Demi Moore.
- Nosferatu, Robert Eggersâ chilling remake of the classic vampire film, earned four nominations.
- Alien: Romulus landed a nomination for Best Visual Effects.
- The Girl with the Needle was recognized in the International Feature category.
ð¹ Box Office Domination: Horror Breaks Records
Not only did horror thrive during awards season, but it also conquered the box office with several high-grossing films:
ð¬ Smile 2 â $138 million
ð¬ Longlegs (starring Nicolas Cage) â $126 million
ð¬ Alien: Romulus â $350 million
ð¬ A Quiet Place: Day One â $261 million
Meanwhile, the indie horror scene continued to impress, with films like I Saw the TV Glow, Strange Darling, Late Night With the Devil, and Mads redefining genre storytelling.
ð¹ 2025: A Blood-Soaked Year for Horror Fans
With 2024 proving horror’s mainstream appeal, 2025 promises an even bigger lineup of spine-chilling films.
ð¥ Guillermo del Toroâs Frankenstein â A long-awaited adaptation starring Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth.
ð¥ 28 Years Later â The long-awaited sequel to 28 Days Later from Danny Boyle and Alex Garland.
ð¥ The Conjuring: Last Rites â The final chapter in the Warren family saga.
ð¥ Ryan Cooglerâs Sinners* â A fresh supernatural horror story starring Michael B. Jordan.
ð¥ David Cronenbergâs The Shrouds â A psychological horror drama about grief, mortality, and technology.
ð¹ Horrorâs Bright Future
2024 has redefined the horror genre, proving it is not just a source of jump scares but also cinematic brilliance worthy of awards recognition and mainstream success.
𢠓This is not just a trendâhorror is here to stay, and itâs taking over Hollywood.”
With major studios, acclaimed directors, and indie filmmakers pushing the boundaries of horror, 2025 is shaping up to be another historic year for the genre.