Are Horror Movies Cursed at the Oscars? 9 Scary Movies That Have Been Nominated

The 1975 horror icon was nominated for best picture, but wound up losing to the psychological drama One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Ultimately, it was the film's behind-the-scenes achievements that carried it through, and that's what the Academy rewarded, with three technical awards, including one for the iconic, creepy musical score.