Which 2010 movies were the best in science fiction, fantasy and horror?

Earlier this week, the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films announced the nominations for the 37th Annual Saturn Awards. First awarded in 1972, the Saturn Awards are given annually to recognize the most outstanding works in science fiction, fantasy and horror.

Saturn Awards are given in 34 categories that span works in film, television, DVD and stage from the previous calendar year. The categories that I always keep an eye on are Best Science Fiction Film, Best Fantasy Film, Best Horror/Thriller Film, Best Action/Adventure Film and Best Animated Film.

Nominees for Best Science Fiction Film include “Hereafter,” “Inception,” “Iron Man 2,” “Never Let Me Go,” “Splice” and “Tron: Legacy.”

Nominees for Best Fantasy Film include “Alice in Wonderland,” “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader,” “Clash of the Titans,” “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1,” “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” and “Twilight: Eclipse.”

Nominees for Best Horror/Thriller Film include “The American,” “Black Swan,” “Kick-Ass,” “Let Me In,” “Shutter Island” and “The Wolf Man.”

Nominees for Best Action/Adventure Film include “The Expendables,” “The Green Hornet,” “Red,” “Robin Hood,” “Salt,” “True Grit” and “Unstoppable.”

Nominees for Best Animated Film include “Despicable Me,” “How to Train Your Dragon,” “Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole,” “Shrek Forever After,” “Tangled” and “Toy Story 3.”

We’ll have to wait a few months to find out who will win because the winners won’t be announced until sometime in June.

Which of the movies mentioned above have you had a chance to watch? Which did you like or dislike? Which would you recommend and why? Which do you think will win top honors in the categories mentioned above. Let us know in the comments section below.

I think “Inception” will win for Best Science Fiction Film. “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” will win for Best Fantasy Film. “Shutter Island” will win for Best Horror/Thriller Film. “The Expendables” will win in Best Action/Adventure Film, and “Toy Story 3” will win for Best Animated Film. What do you think?

Saturn Awards will also be given in 29 other categories,including Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Performance by a Younger Actor, Best Director, Best Writing, Best Music, Best Costume, Best Make-Up, Best Production Design, Best Special Effects, Best International Film, Best Network Series, Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series, Best Television Presentation, Best Actor in Television, Best Actress in Television, Best Supporting Actor in Television, Best Supporting Actress in Television, Best Guest Starring Role in Television, Best DVD Release, Best DVD Special Edition, Best DVD Classic Film Release, Best DVD Movie Collection, Best DVD Television Release, Best Local Stage Production: Musical, Best Local Stage Production: Drama or Comedy and Best Local Stage Production: Small Theater.

To see the nominees in these other categories, as well as a complete list of past winners in all categories, visit the Official Saturn Awards website at www.saturnawards.org.