8th Saturn Awards
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The 8th Saturn Awards, honoring the best in science fiction, fantasy and horror film in 1980, were held in July 1981.
Winners and nominees
Below is a complete list of nominees and winners. Winners are highlighted in bold.
Mark Hamill, Best Actor winner
Angie Dickinson, Best Actress winner
Scatman Crothers, Best Supporting Actor winner
William Peter Blatty, Best Writing winner
John Barry, Best Music winner
Richard Edlund, Best Special Effects co-winner
Film awards
Special awards
Golden Scroll of Merit (Outstanding Achievement)
Outstanding Film Award
- Harlequin
Best New Star Award
Life Career Award
Service Award
- Natalie Harris
External links
- Official Saturn Awards website
- https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000004/1981/1
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- Best Action / Adventure Film Release
- Best Actor in a Film
- Best Actress in a Film
- Best Animated Film Release
- Best Comic-to-Motion Picture Release
- Best Fantasy Film Release
- Best Film Costume Design
- Best Film Director
- Best Film Editing
- Best Film Make-up
- Best Film Music
- Best Film Production Design
- Best Film Special / Visual Effects
- Best Film Writing
- Best Horror Film Release
- Best Independent Film Release
- Best International Film Release
- Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Film
- Best Science Fiction Film Release
- Best Supporting Actor in a Film
- Best Supporting Actress in a Film
- Best Thriller Film Release
- Best Action / Thriller Television Series
- Best Actor on Television
- Best Actress on Television
- Best Actor in Streaming Television Series
- Best Actress in Streaming Television Series
- Best Animated Series on Television
- Best Fantasy Television Series
- Best Film Presentation in Streaming Media
- Best Guest Starring Performance in a Network or Cable Television Series
- Best Guest Starring Performance in a Streaming Television Series
- Best Horror Television Series
- Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Newtwork or Cable Television Series
- Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Streaming Television Series
- Best Science Fiction Television Series
- Best Streaming Horror/Thriller Series
- Best Supporting Actor on Television
- Best Supporting Actress on Television
- Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Television Series
- Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Television Series
- Best Television Presentation (under 10 Episodes)
- Artist Showcase Award
- Breakthrough Performance Award
- Dan Curtis Legacy Award
- Filmmaker's Showcase Award
- The George Pal Memorial Award
- Legion M Breakout Director Award
- The Life Career Award
- The President's Memorial Award
- Producer's Showcase Award
- Special Recognition Award
- Stan Lee World Builder Award
- Visionary Award
- Best DVD or Blu-ray Release (2001–2018/19)
- Best DVD or Blu-ray Special Edition Release (2001–2018/19)
- Best Home Video Release (1991–2000)
- Best International Series (2007)
- Best Low-Budget Film (1980–1982)
- Best Network Television Series (1988–2014)
- Best New Media Television Series (2015–2017)
- Best Guest Starring Role on Television (2008-2021)
- Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series (2013-2021)
- Best Retro Television Series on DVD (2004–2008)
- Best Streaming Science Fiction, Action & Fantasy Series (2018/19)
- Best Superhero Adaptation Television Series (2015-2021)
- Best Streaming Superhero Series (2017–2018/19)
- Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series (1996–2014)
- Best Youth-Oriented Television Series (2011–2014)
Note: The years are listed as per convention, usually the year of film release; the ceremonies are usually held the next year.