New Delhi, Jan. 23 -- Horror films have traditionally been left out of the Oscars, but when nominations for the 98th Academy Awards are announced Thursday, Ryan Coogler's vampire tale "Sinners" could make history.

Nominations will read at 8:30 a.m. Eastern by presenters Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman. Viewers can tune in live to Oscar.com, Oscars.org, the academy's digital platforms and ABC's "Good Morning America."

No movie has ever landed more than 14 nominations - something achieved only by "All About Eve," "Titanic" and "La La Land." But "Sinners" could top that mark with a heap of nods for its lush craft, Coogler's writing and direction, and Michael B. Jordan's acting (it would be his first nomination).

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