The 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 honors.
The film beat the previous record of 14 nominations, emerging ahead of its nearest rival this year, Leonardo DiCaprio's thriller One Battle After Another, which is up for 13 awards.
Sinners' contenders include its star Michael B Jordan and his British co-stars Wunmi Mosaku and Delroy Lindo. Other stars up for trophies include Timothee Chalamet, who is hoping for third-time luck after two previous nominations, and Irish actress Jessie Buckley, the frontrunner for best actress in Hamnet.
However, there was no space for her co-star Paul Mescal, who starred opposite Buckley as William Shakespeare in Hamnet, while Wicked: For Good and its stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande missed out completely.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Hollywood on 15 March.
The leading films:
- Sinners - 16
- One Battle After Another - 13
- Marty Supreme - 9
- Frankenstein - 9
- Sentimental Value - 9
- Hamnet - 8
Sinners has exceeded expectations, defying the trend that horror films typically do not perform well at award ceremonies. The film tells the story of twin brothers returning home to Mississippi in the 1930s to set up a juke joint, which is then besieged by vampires.
Not only does it explore horror themes, but it also focuses on revenge, race relations, and the transformative power of music. Critics have praised the film for its depth and storytelling, marking it as more than just a traditional horror experience.
As the awards season progresses, all eyes will be on Sinners as it aims to secure a place among the top accolades in Hollywood.
