HDC Oscar Awards 2007-08

[_____V_____]

We did have the first (and big) version of this awhile back, thanks to Tic. And since the Academy Awards were completed yesterday, it is only befitting to award the best in the Horror Genre in the past year by us, the folks of HDC. This will be following the Academy Awards pattern for the categories.

I will be your host, and hence will not participate in the voting. You, members of HDC, will vote for the best in each category as you deem fit...and the nominees with the most votes will win in their respective categories.

In case of a tie-up in votes, I will gather together a jury of 5 best minds in HDC who have been in touch with the latest horror, and take their opinions, which will count in the final tally.

So...lets get the ball rolling...

**DRUMROLL**

Here are...your...NOMINEES :


Best Film - Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon
Bug
Grindhouse
Sweeney Todd
Zodiac


Best Actor in a Leading Role - Gaspard Ulliel - Hannibal Rising
John Cusack - 1408
Johnny Depp - Sweeney Todd
Kurt Russell - Grindhouse (Death Proof segment)
Nathan Baesel - Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon


Best Actress in a Leading Role - Ashley Judd - Bug
Blythe Auffarth - The Girl Next Door
Helena Bonham Carter - Sweeney Todd
Hilary Swank - The Reaping
Rose McGowan - Grindhouse


Best Director - David Fincher - Zodiac
Guillermo del Toro - Pan's Labyrinth
Robert Rodriguez & Quentin Tarantino - Grindhouse
Tim Burton - Sweeney Todd
William Friedkin - Bug


Best Supporting Actor - Alan Rickman - Sweeney Todd
Harry Connick Jr. - Bug
Josh Brolin - Grindhouse
Robert Downey Jr. - Zodiac
Robert Englund - Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon


Best Supporting Actress - Blanche Baker - The Girl Next Door
Marcia Gay Harden - The Mist
Marley Shelton - Grindhouse (Planet Terror segment)
Rosario Dawson - Grindhouse (Death Proof segment)
Rose Byrne - 28 Weeks Later


Best Visual & Sound Effects - 28 Weeks Later
30 Days of Night
Grindhouse
Hatchet
Pan's Labyrinth


Best Cinematography - 28 Weeks Later
Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon
Grindhouse
Sweeney Todd
Zodiac


Best Original Score - 1408
Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon
Grindhouse
Hatchet
Sweeney Todd


Best Makeup - 28 Weeks Later
30 Days of Night
Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon
Grindhouse
Sweeney Todd


Best Original Screenplay - Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon
Fido
Grindhouse
Hatchet
Pan's Labyrinth


Best Adapted Screenplay - Bug
Grindhouse
Sweeney Todd
The Girl Next Door
The Mist
Zodiac


Best Foreign Horror Film - 28 Weeks Later
Day Watch aka Dnevnoy Dozor
Orphanage
Pan's Labyrinth
The Host aka Gwoemul



The last date for submitting your entries is 08th March, 2008. Hopefully looking forward to the presentation of the HDC Oscars on 09th, accordingly.

All the best, folks. And umm...choose wisely!:cool:

[ferretchucker]

We did have the first (and big) version of this awhile back, thanks to Tic. And since the Academy Awards were completed yesterday, it is only befitting to award the best in the Horror Genre in the past year by us, the folks of HDC. This will be following the Academy Awards pattern for the categories.

I will be your host, and hence will not participate in the voting. You, members of HDC, will vote for the best in each category as you deem fit...and the nominees with the most votes will win in their respective categories.

In case of a tie-up in votes, I will gather together a jury of 5 best minds in HDC who have been in touch with the latest horror, and take their opinions, which will count in the final tally.

So...lets get the ball rolling...

**DRUMROLL**

Here are...your...NOMINEES :


Best Film - Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon
Bug
Grindhouse
Sweeney Todd
Zodiac


Best Actor in a Leading Role - Gaspard Ulliel - Hannibal Rising
John Cusack - 1408
Johnny Depp - Sweeney Todd
Kurt Russell - Grindhouse (Death Proof segment)
Nathan Baesel - Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon


Best Actress in a Leading Role - Ashley Judd - Bug
Blythe Auffarth - The Girl Next Door
Helena Bonham Carter - Sweeney Todd
Hilary Swank - The Reaping
Rose McGowan - Grindhouse


Best Director - David Fincher - Zodiac
Guillermo del Toro - Pan's Labyrinth
Robert Rodriguez & Quentin Tarantino - Grindhouse
Tim Burton - Sweeney Todd
William Friedkin - Bug


Best Supporting Actor - Alan Rickman - Sweeney Todd
Harry Connick Jr. - Bug
Josh Brolin - Grindhouse
Robert Downey Jr. - Zodiac
Robert Englund - Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon


Best Supporting Actress - Blanche Baker - The Girl Next Door
Marcia Gay Harden - The Mist
Marley Shelton - Grindhouse (Planet Terror segment)
Rosario Dawson - Grindhouse (Death Proof segment)
Rose Byrne - 28 Weeks Later


Best Visual & Sound Effects - 28 Weeks Later
30 Days of Night
Grindhouse
Hatchet
Pan's Labyrinth


Best Cinematography - 28 Weeks Later
Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon
Grindhouse
Sweeney Todd
Zodiac


Best Original Score - 1408
Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon
Grindhouse
Hatchet
Sweeney Todd


Best Makeup - 28 Weeks Later
30 Days of Night
Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon
Grindhouse
Sweeney Todd


Best Original Screenplay - Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon
Fido
Grindhouse
Hatchet
Pan's Labyrinth


Best Adapted Screenplay - Bug
Grindhouse
Sweeney Todd
The Girl Next Door
The Mist
Zodiac


Best Foreign Horror Film - 28 Weeks Later
Day Watch aka Dnevnoy Dozor
Orphanage
Pan's Labyrinth
The Host aka Gwoemul



The last date for submitting your entries is 08th March, 2008. Hopefully looking forward to the presentation of the HDC Oscars on 09th, accordingly.

All the best, folks. And umm...choose wisely!:cool:



What gives you the right to decide which film is in each category?! Huh?!



But yeh, I'll be voting.

[_____V_____]

What gives you the right to decide which film is in each category?! Huh?!

The unconditional backing of HDC in projects such as this.

Besides, the choice of nominees came from several extensive researches into threads in the Modern Horror and Upcoming Horror Sections such as - ChronoGrl's thread, Last Seen Movie thread, discussion threads...and some threads in the General Section too.

Also taken into account was IMDB reviews, forum discussions at IMDB, Bloody-Disgusting, Fangoria etc. So as you can see, I have been working rather hard at this.;)

Still, if you have a nominee other than the ones listed above in a particular category which can replace the original, feel free to PM me.

[ferretchucker]

Wow. You really kinda whammed me there. But still...you...I...YOU EAT SPIDER POO!

[_____V_____]

Remember the last date folks - 08th March, 2008.

Hope to catch all of you with yet another fantastic HDC project's results soon.

[jenna26]

The unconditional backing of HDC in projects such as this.

Besides, the choice of nominees came from several extensive researches into threads in the Modern Horror and Upcoming Horror Sections such as - ChronoGrl's thread, Last Seen Movie thread, discussion threads...and some threads in the General Section too.

Also taken into account was IMDB reviews, forum discussions at IMDB, Bloody-Disgusting, Fangoria etc. So as you can see, I have been working rather hard at this.;)

Still, if you have a nominee other than the ones listed above in a particular category which can replace the original, feel free to PM me.

Yeah, we know how it goes.....YOU do all the work....we like it that way....hahaha....;) I haven't seen all the nominees yet, but I will see the ones I can soon, and then do my best I suppose.

[Freak]

Another fine thread V.Honestly your threads and tournaments and overall hard work to keep this board alive is a major part of what keeps me coming back day after day.If it wasn't for you this board would have died long ago.


I'll be sending my votes in soon by the way.


Also do we pm them to you or just post them here or...?

[Despare]

The unconditional backing of HDC in projects such as this.

Besides, the choice of nominees came from several extensive researches into threads in the Modern Horror and Upcoming Horror Sections such as - ChronoGrl's thread, Last Seen Movie thread, discussion threads...and some threads in the General Section too.

Also taken into account was IMDB reviews, forum discussions at IMDB, Bloody-Disgusting, Fangoria etc. So as you can see, I have been working rather hard at this.;)

Still, if you have a nominee other than the ones listed above in a particular category which can replace the original, feel free to PM me.

The ONLY thing I would do is put Fido up there for best horror flick, only because I thought it was better than Behind the Mask. I wouldn't vote for either though. ;)
Good job V, expect PM.

[newb]

As per usual...another fine thread from The Mighty __________V_________



I haven't seen all the movies nominated but will try to do my best in voting.

[massacre man]

So are we PMing our votes to you, sir?

[_____V_____]

You can either PM me or email me at [email protected] (indicating your screenname here and subject - HDC Oscars 2007-08).

Thanks, guys. I knew you would wholeheartedly approve.:)

So...grab the DVDs from Deep Discounts or bump them ahead in your Netflixes and send me your choices!!


Edit - Already received 2 lists with some really good choices. Keep em coming, folks!!

[Bub the Zombie]

Another great idea, mate. Expect my PM soon.

[GorePhobia]

My votes have been cast.

I will possibly be a presenter.

When would it be? Time and Date because I am leaving for ND to see my gf on March 3rd and will be home the 13th then the Monster Mania Horror Convention is the 14th-16th. For the most part I will have internet access.

[_____V_____]

My votes have been cast.

I will possibly be a presenter.

When would it be? Time and Date because I am leaving for ND to see my gf on March 3rd and will be home the 13th then the Monster Mania Horror Convention is the 14th-16th. For the most part I will have internet access.

Got it, Gore. Also received PMs from Massacre Man and Fortunato.

About the ceremony...well...it depends on the responses I get till 08th. I am thinking March 09th, in the morning, especially because our overseas friends had a bit of a trouble staying up for the HDC Awards last year. This time around, it will be in the morning our time (rejoice!).

On a final note, HDC Oscar Awards 2007-08 are being sponsored by Neverending Wonder Radio. They will have something special lined up for the ceremony thread on the 09th, I am sure.;)

[GorePhobia]

Alrighty well I should be able to be on the 9th and do a presentation or two.

[_____V_____]

I have received 5 lists of choices so far - Massacre Man, Gorephobia, Fortunato, Bub the Zombie & Papillon Noir.

We have clear winners emerging in at least 6 categories already. So take some time off, and get busy on your recommendations for the HDC Oscars!

[Kane_Hodder]

I keep forgetting I have to PM you the blurbs too.
Expect a PM anytime over the weekend.

[Disease]

Well it does seem like the Oscars with only a select few movies being nominated through out many categories....

[Disease]

So when are the Oscars?

[Bub the Zombie]

So when are the Oscars?

About the ceremony...well...it depends on the responses I get till 08th. I am thinking March 09th, in the morning, especially because our overseas friends had a bit of a trouble staying up for the HDC Awards last year. This time around, it will be in the morning our time (rejoice!).

. .

[_____V_____]

Somewhat of an update...

8 lists so far (including Despare, Disease and Roshiq last night), and already we have a surprise leader in a much-fancied category.

2 categories are having very tough battles for supremacy...

Keep em coming folks! This is going to be a very interesting HDC Oscars year, thats for sure!

[_____V_____]

You can all have your safe bets and guess, but you will NEVER guess who is leading for Best Director.;)

(Of course its 5 guesses, but it isnt your 1st one, or your 2nd either):D

Hmm...The Best Visual & Sound Effects has a surprise leader too...

[Doc Faustus]

I think Tarantino/Rodriguez are probably picking up a lot of steam.

[GorePhobia]

Yeah I'd have to agree with Doc.

[_____V_____]

I think Tarantino/Rodriguez are probably picking up a lot of steam.

Would you guess that they are getting a REAL run for their money? The Best Director category stands at a TIE right now, btw. So also does Best Actress.

Close battles for Best Supporting Actor and Original Screenplay.

One thing is for sure...for those of you who thought Grindhouse would be sweeping everything...boy are you WRONG, and HOW!:D

[GorePhobia]

It's all good. I am glad it isn't sweeping everything. There was some good movies and performances this year in horror so it's all good in my book.

[Kane_Hodder]

Hey _V_ did you get my email?

[_____V_____]

Yes I did, Kane.

13 lists of votes so far...keep em coming, folks! Looks like there will be quite a few surprises in store for the much-fancied nominees.;)

[GorePhobia]

V just so you know I think you're the best thing to happen to this forum.

You always find ways to make everyone involved and it's just great!

[_____V_____]

V just so you know I think you're the best thing to happen to this forum.

You always find ways to make everyone involved and it's just great!

Aww thanks Gore. I am just doing my part, really.:)



Halfway mark till the deadline of March 08, folks. I need more of you voting in this...so put your Oscar jury cap on and decide your winners!

[Disease]

I think Sweeney Todd may be the suprise here...

[GorePhobia]

Aww thanks Gore. I am just doing my part, really.:)



Halfway mark till the deadline of March 08, folks. I need more of you voting in this...so put your Oscar jury cap on and decide your winners!

You're very welcome, sir.

[_____V_____]

**Update**

According to the 14 lists of winners, (I say winners because you have chosen YOUR winners, folks) the HDC Oscars stand like this :

Best Film - You all can safely bet which one is leading this...

Best Actor - No surprises here either...

Best Actress - This is a hot little two-way battle for supremacy...let's hope a clear winner emerges by 08th Mar...

Best Director - is a TIE right now...

Best Supporting Actor - A leader with an un-clear edge...

Best Supporting Actress - Same as above...

Best Visual & Sound Effects - Again, no prizes for guessing this one...

Best Cinematography - Another hot two-way battle for supremacy...

Best Original Score - Guess this one, and you get a lollipop...

Best Makeup - See above...

Best Original Screenplay - is another TIE...

Best Adapted Screenplay - A leader who stands every chance to lose...

Best Foreign Horror Film - This looks good for the leader...so far, that is...


Plenty of time left till the 08th of March. Keep em coming, and lets see if clear winners emerge in all categories. One thing is for sure, the results so far largely haven't gone as per predictions of most of you out there.

Catch you soon with another update. Keep sending me your votes!:cool:

[Disease]

Wouldn't thry be going they way most of us predicted if we have voted for them and they are winning though?

[_____V_____]

Wouldn't thry be going they way most of us predicted if we have voted for them and they are winning though?

Not totally, if you are a very good guesser based on your set of winners.;)

[jenna26]

I don't think I am going to be able to vote in this, I can't see Sweeney Todd yet, and I have a feeling it would sway several of my votes.

[_____V_____]

I don't think I am going to be able to vote in this, I can't see Sweeney Todd yet, and I have a feeling it would sway several of my votes.

I think you should, although I know you dont want to be biased in your judgement, jenna.

Its not necessary or imperative to see the movie in question...you can go by critics, performance and gut-feelings alone.

[jenna26]

I think you should, although I know you dont want to be biased in your judgement, jenna.

Its not necessary or imperative to see the movie in question...you can go by critics, performance and gut-feelings alone.

Okay....I will then, at least I have seen most of them. Now I wish we had driven a bit to catch a showing of Sweeny Todd dammit....;) We really need to move to an area with a bigger theater....:rolleyes:

[Bub the Zombie]

Must say I am a bit surprised at the ties for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. This is going to develop into a very interesting outcome.

[GorePhobia]

Looks good so far. Hopefully you can get atleast two or three more people in before the 8th.

[Kane_Hodder]

Is this still happening on 9th March?
I would like to see an update of sorts.

[_____V_____]

Is this still happening on 9th March?
I would like to see an update of sorts.

Yes, it is green on my side of things, as of right now.

The official date & time of the HDC Oscars 2007-08 ceremony is 08:30 AM PST, March 09th, 2008. You may want to make a note of that.

Let's hope to get some more entries till then...

[neverending]

Sorry V- I'll be at work all day Sunday- so no special content on NEW Radio.

[Bub the Zombie]

That is a real downer, matey. I was looking forward to hear you churn out some really good stuff like the last time.

[Disease]

I'm guessing this is very soon? I just walked in, I thought I would have missed it...

[Zero]

did it happen and I missed it? if so, where do i pick up my awards??