9th Saturn Awards

9th Saturn Awards
9th Saturn Awards
Date	July 27, 1982
Site	DGA Theater Complex,; Los Angeles, California
Hosted by	Sandahl Bergman; Richard Lynch
Highlights
Most awards	Raiders of the Lost Ark (7)
Most nominations	Raiders of the Lost Ark (9)
	← 8th; Saturn Awards; 10th →;

DateJuly 27, 1982

SiteDGA Theater Complex,
Los Angeles, California

Hosted bySandahl Bergman
Richard Lynch

Most awardsRaiders of the Lost Ark (7)

The 9th Saturn Awards, honoring the best in science fiction, fantasy and horror film in 1981, were held on July 27, 1982. It was hosted by Sandahl Bergman and Richard Lynch at the Director's Guild Theater Complex on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California.^[1]^[2]^[3]

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Best Science Fiction Film	Best Fantasy Film
Superman II Escape from New York Heartbeeps Heavy Metal Outland	Raiders of the Lost Ark Clash of the Titans Dragonslayer Excalibur The Fox and the Hound
Best Horror Film	Best International Film
An American Werewolf in London Dead & Buried Ghost Story Halloween II Wolfen	Quest for Fire Full Circle Roadgames Time Bandits The Watcher in the Woods
Best Low-Budget Film
Fear No Evil Alice, Sweet Alice Madman Night Warning The Unseen
Best Actor	Best Actress
*Harrison Ford – Raiders of the Lost Ark* as Indiana Jones** Donald Pleasence – Halloween II as Dr. Sam Loomis Sean Connery – Outland as Marshal William T. O'Niel Christopher Reeve – Superman II as Clark Kent / Superman Albert Finney – Wolfen as Det. Dewey Wilson	*Karen Allen – Raiders of the Lost Ark* as Marion Ravenwood** Jenny Agutter – An American Werewolf in London as Nurse Alex Price Lily Tomlin – The Incredible Shrinking Woman as Pat Kramer / Judith Beasley Angela Lansbury – The Mirror Crack'd as Miss Marple Margot Kidder – Superman II as Lois Lane
Best Supporting Actor	Best Supporting Actress
*Burgess Meredith – Clash of the Titans* as Ammon** Ralph Richardson – Dragonslayer as Ulrich of Cragganmore Nicol Williamson – Excalibur as Merlin Paul Freeman – Raiders of the Lost Ark as Dr. René Belloq Craig Warnock – Time Bandits as Kevin	*Frances Sternhagen – Outland* as Dr. Marian Lazarus** Maggie Smith – Clash of the Titans as Thetis Helen Mirren – Excalibur as Morgana Viveca Lindfors – The Hand as Doctress Kyle Richards – The Watcher in the Woods as Ellie Curtis
Best Director	Best Writing
Steven Spielberg – Raiders of the Lost Ark John Carpenter – Escape from New York John Boorman – Excalibur Terry Gilliam – Time Bandits Michael Wadleigh – Wolfen	Lawrence Kasdan – Raiders of the Lost Ark John Landis – An American Werewolf in London Peter Hyams – Outland Terry Gilliam and Michael Palin – Time Bandits David Eyre and Michael Wadleigh – Wolfen
Best Music	Best Costumes
John Williams – Raiders of the Lost Ark Laurence Rosenthal – Clash of the Titans Colin Towns – Full Circle Jerry Goldsmith – Outland Ken Thorne – Superman II	Bob Ringwood – Excalibur Emma Porteous – Clash of the Titans Anthony Mendleson – Dragonslayer Stephen Loomis – Escape from New York Deborah Nadoolman – Raiders of the Lost Ark
Best Make-up	Best Special Effects
Rick Baker – An American Werewolf in London Stan Winston – Dead & Buried Ken Chase – Escape from New York Basil Newall and Anna Dryhurst – Excalibur Stan Winston – Heartbeeps	Richard Edlund – Raiders of the Lost Ark Ray Harryhausen – Clash of the Titans Brian Johnson and Dennis Muren – Dragonslayer John Stears – Outland Jon Bunker – Time Bandits

v t e Saturn Awards
Film	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
Television	Best Action / Thriller Television Series Best Actor on Television Best Actress on Television Best Adventure Television Series Best Animated Series on Television Best Fantasy Television Series Best Genre Comedy Television Series Best Guest Starring Performance in a Network or Cable Television Series Best Horror Television Series Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Network or Cable Television Series Best Science Fiction Television Series Best Superhero Adaptation Television Series Best Supporting Actor on Television Best Supporting Actress on Television Best Television Presentation (under 10 Episodes)
Home Entertainment	Best 4K Film Release Best DVD / BD Classic Film Release Best DVD / BD Collection Best DVD / BD Television Movie or Series Release
Special awards	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
Streaming awards (all retired)	Best Actor in Streaming Television Series (2018, 2022) Best Actress in Streaming Television Series (2018, 2022) Best Film Presentation in Streaming Media Best New Media Television Series (2015–2017) Best Guest Starring Performance in a Streaming Television Series (2022) Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Streaming Television Series (2022) Best Streaming Horror/Thriller Series (2018, 2022) Best Streaming Science Fiction, Action & Fantasy Series (2018/19) Best Streaming Superhero Series (2017–2018/19) Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Television Series (2022) Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Television Series (2022)
Other retired awards	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 Guest Starring Role on Television (2008-2021) Best Retro Television Series on DVD (2004–2008) Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series (1996–2014) Best Youth-Oriented Television Series (2011–2014)
Ceremonies	1972 1973 1974/75 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989/90 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018/19 2019/20 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25
Note: The years are listed as per convention, usually the year of film release; the ceremonies are usually held the next year.

9th Saturn Awards

Film awards

Special awards

Service Award

President's Award

Life Career Award

Outstanding Film Award

Executive Achievement Award

Golden Scroll of Merit (Outstanding Achievement)

Films with multiple nominations

Films with multiple wins

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