Vampire horror film Sinners has broken the record for the most Oscar nominations received by a single film, after being nominated for 16 of Hollywood's most coveted honours.
The film beat the previous record of 14 nominations, set by films like Titanic and La La Land, and emerged ahead of its nearest rival this year, Leonardo DiCaprio's thriller One Battle After Another, which is up for 13 awards.
Sinners' illustrious nominations include performances by Michael B Jordan, Wunmi Mosaku, and Delroy Lindo.
The competition heats up with notable contenders living up to their acclaim, including Timothée Chalamet vying for his first Oscar and Jessie Buckley, who stands as a favorite for best actress for her role in Hamnet.
Sinners delves deeper than mere horror tropes, weaving in themes of racism and redemption in a unique storytelling framework.
As Hollywood gears up for the Oscars ceremony scheduled for March 15, this year's nominations reflect a vibrant tapestry of films tackling social issues alongside classic entertainment. 'Sinners', a bold departure from traditional horror, is proving that genre films can reclaim a place of prestige in award circles.
In the best actor category, Michael B Jordan faces fierce competition from DiCaprio, while Chalamet's role in Marty Supreme places him in the running for the win. Regardless of the outcomes, both Sinners and its counterpart films signify a transformative era for storytelling in cinema.
This year could mark a pivotal moment for horror cinema at the prestigious Academy Awards, with Sinners leading the charge and challenging perceptions of genre films in a landscape often skewed toward mainstream dramas.
