2nd Saturn Awards

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2nd Saturn Awards
DateJanuary 7, 1975
SiteCalifornia, U.S.
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The 2nd Saturn Awards were awarded to media properties and personalities deemed by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films to be the best in science fiction, fantasy and horror released in the year 1973. They were awarded on January 7, 1975. [1] [2]

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For this ceremony, the categories were expanded from two to ten, as opposed to the first ceremony, where only two categories existed; Best Fantasy Film was notably introduced, one of the three Best Film categories that would remain for all future ceremonies together with Best Horror Film and Best Science Fiction Film, which were the only two awards in the previous ceremony. [3]

Below is a complete list of nominees and winners. Winners are highlighted in bold.

Winners and nominees

Best Science Fiction Film Best Horror Film
Best Fantasy Film Best Stop Motion Animation
Best Writer Best Music
Best Make-up Best Special Effects
Special Achievement in TelevisionSpecial Award

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References

  1. "Past Saturn Awards Recipients" . Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  2. "Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA (1975)" . Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  3. "Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA (1973)" . Retrieved July 22, 2023.