The Fangoria Chainsaw Awards 2025 will recognize standout achievements in horror across film, television, and gaming, and with voting now complete, a premiere date has been set.
Variety reveals that this year’s Chainsaw Awards will stream on Shudder on October 19 at 9pm ET, with Josh Ruben (Heart Eyes) and Barbara Crampton (Suitable Flesh) hosting.
The outlet also reports, “Ryan Coogler (Sinners), Ernest Dickerson (Tales From the Crypt: Demon Knight) and David Howard Thornton (Terrifier) are among the presenters who will take the stage at this year’s ceremony, while heavy metal band Gwar will perform to present Best Kill. Additional presenters include Shannon Purser, Felissa Rose, Tiffany Shepis, Bill Moseley, Jeffrey Reddick, Peaches Christ, Reece Feldman and more. Debbie Rochon (Flesh of the Unforgiven) will narrate the show.”
This year’s Fangoria Chainsaw Awards will honor films released between July 2024 and June 2025, with categories including Best Wide Release, Best Streaming Premiere, Best Director, Best Kill, Best Creature FX, and more. Films nominated include The Substance, Sinners, 28 Years Later, Longlegs, Nosferatu, Strange Darling, Smile 2, and Bring Her Back.
You can see the full list of this year’s nominees right here.
Launched by FANGORIA over 30 years ago, the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards are a cornerstone of horror culture, spotlighting genre-defining performances and uniting fans and filmmakers across the globe. Past winners include Wes Craven, George A. Romero, Lupita Nyong’o, Elisabeth Moss, Mia Goth, and Jordan Peele. Today, the Chainsaw Awards serve as both a time capsule and a launchpad for horror’s most unforgettable moments.
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