The Fangoria Chainsaw Awards are returning toShudder. Annually, the ceremony recognizes outstanding achievements in horror film and television, and the 2022 Chainsaw Awards will once again be hosted by David Dastmalchian (Dune,The Suicide Squad). It will stream on Shudder on Sunday, May 15.
The event has been going on since 1992 with past honorees including Wes Craven, George A. Romero, Lupita Nyong’o, Anthony Hopkins, and Elisabeth Moss. This year, many big names from the horror world will also be featured as presenters, including Dee Wallace, Joe Dante, Rachel True, Radio Silence, and many, many more. Nominees up for prestigious horror awards includeCandyman,Last Night in Soho,Titane,Chucky, andMidnight Mass.
“Last year’s Chainsaw Awards were not only a highlight of the year in horror, but a testimony to the very spirit of the genre, as ingenuity and resourcefulness won out over the challenges of production during lockdown,” saidFangoriaeditor Phil Nobile Jr. in a statement. “We’ve upped the ante this year and added some new categories, and we’re excited for fans to tune in to once again celebrate an amazing year for horror and its fans.”
Shudder General Manager Craig Engler added, “Shudder is proud to once again join forces with Fangoria to celebrate the best in horror, as voted on by the horror community itself."
The special is produced by Armen Aghaeian and director Ama Lea, and written by Michael Varrati. Tara Ansley, Abhi Goel, and Phil Nobile Jr. executive produced.
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The Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Features Many Big Genre Names
It wouldn’t be the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards without a who’s-who of horror stars on hand for the occasion. This year is no exception as you can see by taking a look at the full list of award presenters below.
The Fangoria Chainsaw Awards 2022 will premiere on Shudder on Sunday, May 15 at 7 p.m. ET. Additional pre- and post-shows will be streaming on Fango’s social medial channels, with the whole show made available for demand after the premiere beginning on May 16. Find out more about Fangoria atFangoria.com.
