Biggest year for horror and musicals at Oscars in five decades
Sky News analysis reveals that horror and musicals have secured their highest number of Oscar nominations in decades, with The Substance, Emilia Perez, and Wicked leading the way. Test your knowledge with our horror and musicals quiz at the end.
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The Exorcist was the first horror films to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. Pic: Warner Bros/Hoya Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock
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The Substance is one of the most successful horror films at the Oscars since The Exorcist. Pic: Mubi
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Cynthia Erivo and co-star Ariana Grande are up for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress in Wicked. Pic: Universal Pictures
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Rita Moreno (L) and Ariana DeBose (R) as Anita in the 1961 and 2021 versions of West Side Story. Pics: United Artists/Kobal/Shutterstock and 20th Century Studios
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