Horror movies usually get the cold shoulder at the Oscars, but ‘Get Out’ and ‘The Shape of Water’ have a chance to break through

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• Horror films have often been overlooked by the Oscars throughout its 90-year history.
• Only one has won best picture, and only a handful have been nominated.
• This year’s race sees two nominated — “Get Out” and “The Shape of Water.”

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