7 Iconic Oscar Winning Horror Movies

Nitesh Dubey
Feb 21, 2025

The Exorcist (1973)

The Exorcist has won 2 Oscars for best screenplay and sound and is one of the most terrifying movies of all time.

The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

The movie won 5 Oscars for best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, Screenplay and the first horror movie that won an Oscar for best Picture.

Jaws (1975)

Jaws is a thriller horror movie which won 3 Oscars for best film editing, Original Score and sound.

Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)

Pan’s Labyrinth is a dark fairy horror movie which won 3 Oscars for best cinematography, art direction and Makeup.

Get Out (2017)

A psychological horror movie with a social commentary won one Oscar for Best Screenplay.

The Shape Of Water (2017)

A dark fantasy movie which won 4 Oscars for best Picture, Director, Production design and Original Score.

Black Swan (2010)

Black Swan won one Oscar for the best actress for Natalie Portman who played the crucial Psychological dramatic character.

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