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The Fangoria Chainsaw Awards is an annual event that celebrates the best in horror, thriller, and supernatural genre filmmaking. The 2023 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards will be exclusively premiered on Shudder TV on Sunday, May 21, at 9pm ET, thanks to a partnership between Shudder and Fangoria Studios.
Starting Monday, May 22, you can stream the event on demand on both Shudder and AMC+. Fans can look forward to additional pre- and post-shows that will stream via Fango's social media accounts, providing even more content to enjoy.
The show recognizes excellence in various categories, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Screenplay, among others. The awards are voted on by Fangoria readers as well as a panel of industry experts, including filmmakers, actors, and critics.
Actor and writer David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil, Dune) will return as the host of the show, but this time he will be joined by co-host Peaches Christ (All About Evil, the Mass podcast).
The outstanding history of the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
The Fangoria Awards show was created by Fangoria magazine, a popular horror publication that has been a leading voice in the genre since its inception in 1979. The Chainsaw Awards were first held in 1992 and have since become a highly anticipated event in the horror community.
The first Fangoria Chainsaw Awards were held in 1992 and recognized achievements in various categories. The awards were voted on by Fangoria readers as well as a panel of industry experts, including filmmakers, actors, and critics.
Over the years, this award show has become a highly anticipated event in the horror community, with many filmmakers and actors attending the show to celebrate the genre. The awards show has recognized a diverse range of horror films and filmmakers, from big-budget Hollywood productions to independent and international releases.
In addition to the traditional categories, the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards also recognize achievements in categories such as best cinematography, best creature FX, and best costume design, among others. These categories celebrate the technical aspects of horror filmmaking, including the use of practical effects and makeup to create memorable and terrifying creatures and death scenes.
Who are the nominees for the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards 2023
The 2023 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards have announced their nominees, recognizing the best in horror genre filmmaking.
The best wide release movie category includes Barbarian, The Black Phone, Nope, Pearl, and X, showcasing a diverse range of films from big-budget Hollywood productions to independent releases.
The best limited-release movie category features Orphan: First Kill, Resurrection, Something in the Dirt, Terrifier 2, and Mad God, highlighting the best in horror and genre filmmaking from independent and international filmmakers.
The best streaming premiere movie category includes Fresh, Hellraiser, Hellbender, Prey, and A Wounded Fawn, representing the changing landscape of the film industry with many horror films being released on streaming platforms.
Finally, the best lead performance category features outstanding performances from Anna Diop, Isabelle Furhman, Mia Goth, Rebecca Hall, Daniel Kaluuya, Amber Midthunder, Maika Monroe, Keke Palmer, Josh Ruben, and Taylor Russell, showcasing their talent and dedication to the horror genre. Many more categories are awarded during this annual celebratory show.
The Fangoria Chainsaw Awards will air on Sunday, May 21, at 9 pm ET, exclusively on Shudder TV.
