Last night's Critics Choice Awards saw horror win big, with Sinners, Weapons and Frankenstein leading the charge among big hitters like One Battle After Another and Marty Supreme.
Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein had a very successful night, with Jacob Elordi winning Best Supporting Actor for his turn as the Creature. The visual team behind the gorgeous Gothic were justly rewarded, with Tamara Deverell and Shane Vieau winning Best Production Design, Kate Hawley winning Best Costume Design, and Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel and Cliona Furey winning Best Hair & Makeup.
Elsewhere, Amy Madigan took home Best Supporting Actress for her role as the witchy Aunt Gladys in Zach Cregger'sWeapons.
Ryan Coogler's vampire epic Sinners took home four awards, including the inaugral Best Casting and Ensemble trophy for Francine Maisle. Miles Caton, who co-starred in the alongside Michael B. Jordan, took home the prize for Best Young Actor or Actress for his turn as Preacherboy Sammie, his feature film debut role. Director and writer Coogler was awarded Best Original Screenplay, while Ludwig Göransson won Best Score.
As we creep closer to March, Sinners‘ Critics Choice wins and Golden Globe nominations bode well for the horror's chances at the Academy Awards. While Critics Choices wins or Golden Globes nominations don't strictly correlate with Academy Awards success, there is often overlap. Last year, Coralie Fargeat's The Substance took home Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for star Demi Moore, proving that critics and Globes voters aren't afraid to recognize the achievements of our favorite genre. We will, however, remind you that the FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards was the first big ceremony to recognize the glory of Sinners. Naturally.
