Its an odd snub for a few reasons.
But ifChallengershad any chance of a nomination, it was certainly with itsexcellent score byTrent ReznorandAtticus Ross.
Yet, somehow, the ball didn’t land in Reznor and Ross’s court.
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But that uncertainty allowedMonica BarbaroasJoan BaezinA Complete Unknownto pop into the nominees.
In general,A Complete Unknowndid surprisingly well, earning eight nominations, tyingConclavefor the third-most nominations.
One small step for Moore, one giant leap for horror-kind.
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But its fairly surprising thatConclavedidnt get more love.
Fiennes andIsabella Rossellini(in her first nomination!)
both seemed like locks, but we couldve easily seen aStanley Tuccisurprise in Best Supporting Actor.
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Horror Kills It at the Oscars…
FINALLY
The Academy has long been criticized for not celebrating genre films that deserve recognition.
The Academy Awards will take place on March 2.
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