| Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Nominated | Saturn Award |
Best Director for: Scream (1996/I) |
| 1995 | - | Life Career Award | |
| Amsterdam Fantastic Film Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2000 | - | Lifetime Achievement Award | |
| Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1992 | Won | Special Jury Award |
for: The People Under the Stairs (1991) |
| 1985 | Won | Critics Award |
for: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) |
| Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Film | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1992 | Won | Pegasus Audience Award |
for: The People Under the Stairs (1991) |
| Cinequest San Jose Film Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2000 | - | Maverick Tribute Award | |
| Fantasporto | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1995 | Won | International Fantasy Film Award |
Best Screenplay for: New Nightmare (1994) |
| Nominated | International Fantasy Film Award |
Best Film for: New Nightmare (1994) |
|
| 1990 | Nominated | International Fantasy Film Award |
Best Film for: Shocker (1989) |
| Gérardmer Film Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1997 | Won | Grand Prize |
for: Scream (1996/I) |
| Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 1977 | Won | Prize of the International Critics' Jury |
for: The Hills Have Eyes (1977) |