Horror Sweeps The Oscars | RRH #129

About this episode

The episode discusses the horror genre's historic success at the 2026 Oscars, highlighting key wins and performances.

The Academy finally looked into the abyss, and the abyss looked back! In Episode 129 of the Red River Horror podcast, host Joe Zakrzewski and founder Eddie Caiazzo break down a historic night at The 2026 Oscars, where the horror genre didn't just show up—it dominated. From vampires to mad scientists and witchy neighbors, we’re dissecting every win and discussing what this massive shift means for the future of the genre. In this episode, Joe and Eddie discuss: The Sinner-y of it All: Ryan Coogler’s Sinners led the pack with a staggering 16 nominations. We celebrate Michael B. Jordan’s Best Actor win, along with the film’s victories for Best Original Screenplay, Best Score, and Best Cinematography. The Beauty of the Beast: Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein cleaned up in the technical categories, securing trophies for Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, and Best Hair and Makeup. Aunt Gladys Wins Gold: We cheer for Amy Madigan, who took home Best Supporting Actress for her terrifying performance in Zach Cregger’s Weapons. Animated Terror: A look at the surprise double-win for K-Pop Demon Hunters (Best Animated Film and Best Original Song). Connect with Red River Horror…

People in this episode

Hosts: Joe Zakrzewski, Eddie Caiazzo

Topics covered

• Oscars
• horror genre
• film analysis
• awards
• celebrity performances
• animated films

Keywords

• Oscars 2026
• horror films
• Ryan Coogler
• Michael B. Jordan
• Guillermo del Toro
• Amy Madigan
• K-Pop Demon Hunters

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Sinners, Frankenstein, Weapons, K-Pop Demon Hunters