1976

1976 was the year that saw the first Stephen King movie. It was a good one, soon to be followed by many more (most of them not so good). In fact, it was a strong year for horror, as my awards show.

Best Movie: Carrie; Runners-up: The Omen, Logan’s Run, The Man Who Fell to Earth, To the Devil a Daughter
Best Screenplay: Lawrence D. Cohen (Carrie)
Best Director: Brian DePalma (Carrie)
Best Actor: David Bowie (The Man Who Fell to Earth); Runner-up: Gregory Peck (The Omen)
Best Actress: Sissy Spacek (Carrie), Runner-up: Piper Laurie (Carrie)
Best Music: Jerry Goldsmith (The Omen)
Best Costumes: Logan’s Run

Next: 1977. The year there were Wars in the Stars. Or something . . .