8th Saturn Awards
Awards ceremony
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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.
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Mark Hamill, Best Actor winner
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Angie Dickinson, Best Actress winner
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Scatman Crothers, Best Supporting Actor winner
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William Peter Blatty, Best Writing winner
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John Barry, Best Music winner
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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.