The International Film Music Critics Association Award for Best Original Score for a Drama Film is an annual award given by the International Film Music Critics Association, or the IFMCA. The award is given to the composer of a film score for a fantasy, science fiction and/or horror film deemed to be the best in a given year. The award was first given in 1998, but the genres were split, with fantasy films, science fiction films and horror films being grouped into their own categories. In 2005, fantasy and science fiction films were grouped together, while horror films were grouped with thriller films. It was first awarded, in its current form, in 2007, but reverted to dual categories the following year. It has been awarded, consecutively, since 2010.
Winners and nominations
1990s Year Film Composer(s) 1998 Best Original Score for a Fantasy/Science Fiction FilmStar Trek: InsurrectionJerry GoldsmithGodzillaDavid ArnoldLost in SpaceBruce BroughtonMerlinTrevor JonesSphereElliot Goldenthal Best Original Score for a Horror/Thriller FilmUrban LegendChristopher YoungDark CityTrevor JonesDeep RisingJerry GoldsmithHalloween H20: 20 Years LaterJohn OttmanScream 2Marco BeltramiThe X-FilesMark Snow
2000s Year Film Composer(s) 2004 Best Original Score for a Fantasy/Science Fiction FilmSky Captain and the World of TomorrowEdward ShearmurHarry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanJohn WilliamsHellboyMarco BeltramiI, RobotThe Polar ExpressAlan Silvestri Best Original Score for a Horror/Thriller FilmThe VillageJames Newton HowardDawn of the DeadTyler BatesThe Final CutBrian TylerThe GrudgeChristopher YoungThe PunisherCarlo Siliotto 2005 Best Original Score for a Fantasy/Science Fiction FilmHarry Potter and the Goblet of FirePatrick DoyleThe Brothers GrimmDario MarianelliCharlie and the Chocolate FactoryDanny ElfmanStar Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the SithJohn WilliamsWar of the Worlds Best Original Score for a Horror/Thriller FilmA History of ViolenceHoward ShoreConstantineBrian Tyler and Klaus BadeltHouse of WaxJohn OttmanThe Ring TwoHans Zimmer (themes); Henning Lohner and Martin TillmanThe Skeleton KeyEdward Shearmur 2006 The Lady in the Water James Newton Howard Eragon Patrick Doyle The Fountain Clint Mansell Superman Returns John Ottman X-Men: The Last Stand John Powell 2007 Best Original Score for a Fantasy/Science Fiction FilmThe Golden CompassAlexandre DesplatBridge to TerabithiaAaron ZigmanMr. Magorium's Wonder EmporiumAlexandre Desplat and Aaron ZigmanStardustIlan Eshkeri SunshineJohn Murphy and Underworld Best Original Score for a Horror/Thriller FilmZodiacDavid ShireFloodDebbie WisemanI Know Who Killed MeJoel McNeelyThe OrphanageFernando VelázquezSleuthPatrick Doyle 2008 Best Original Score for a Fantasy/Science Fiction FilmInkheartJavier NavarreteThe Chronicles of Narnia: Prince CaspianHarry Gregson-WilliamsCity of EmberAndrew LockingtonHellboy II: The Golden ArmyDanny Elfman The Spiderwick ChroniclesJames Horner Best Original Score for a Horror/Thriller FilmThe HappeningJames Newton HowardLet the Right One InJohan SöderqvistMirrorsJavier NavarreteTwilightCarter BurwellValkyrieJohn Ottman 2009 Best Original Score for a Fantasy/Science Fiction FilmStar TrekMichael GiacchinoAvatarJames HornerThe Imaginarium of Doctor ParnassusMychael Danna & Jeff DannaKnowingMarco Beltrami The Twilight Saga: New MoonAlexandre Desplat Best Original Score for a Horror/Thriller FilmDrag Me to HellChristopher YoungImago MortisZacarías M. de la RivaIn the Electric MistMarco BeltramiThe Killing RoomBrian TylerTrick 'r TreatDouglas Pipes
2010s Year Film Composer(s) 2010 Tron: Legacy Daft Punk Alice in Wonderland Danny Elfman Daybreakers Christopher Gordon Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 Alexandre Desplat The Last Airbender James Newton Howard 2011 Super 8 Michael Giacchino Don't Be Afraid of the Dark Marco Beltrami & Buck Sanders Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 Alexandre Desplat Hugo Howard Shore Priest Christopher Young 2012 John Carter Michael Giacchino Cloud Atlas Tom Tykwer, Johnny Klimek and Reinhold Heil The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Howard Shore Prometheus Marc Streitenfeld, Harry Gregson-Williams (additional music) Sinister Christopher Young 2013 Evil Dead Roque Baños Escape from Tomorrow Abel Korzeniowski Gravity Steven Price The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Howard Shore Star Trek Into Darkness Michael Giacchino 2014 Maleficent James Newton Howard Autómata Zacarías M. de la Riva Godzilla Alexandre Desplat The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Howard Shore Interstellar Hans Zimmer 2015 Star Wars: The Force Awakens John Williams Cinderella Patrick Doyle Crimson Peak Fernando Velázquez Jupiter Ascending Michael Giacchino Mad Max: Fury Road Tom Holkenborg 2016 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them James Newton Howard Arrival Jóhann Jóhannsson Dark Waves Alexander Cimini Doctor Strange Michael Giacchino The Neon Demon Cliff Martinez 2017 War for the Planet of the Apes Michael Giacchino Get Out Michael Abels The Shape of Water Alexandre Desplat Star Wars: The Last Jedi John Williams Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets Alexandre Desplat 2018 Solo: A Star Wars Story John Powell Black Panther Ludwig Göransson Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald James Newton Howard Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Michael Giacchino Ready Player One Alan Silvestri 2019 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker John Williams Avengers: Endgame Alan Silvestri Godzilla: King of the Monsters Bear McCreary Midsommar Bobby Krlic Us Michael Abels
2020s Year Film Composer(s) 2020 Wonder Woman 1984 Hans Zimmer The Invisible Man Benjamin Wallfisch The Midnight Sky Alexandre Desplat Wendy Dan Romer and Benh Zeitlin The Witches Alan Silvestri 2021 Coppelia Maurizio Malagnini Dune Hans Zimmer Ghostbusters: Afterlife Rob Simonsen The Green Knight Daniel Hart Spider-Man: No Way Home Michael Giacchino
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