The Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Return to Shudder

The FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards are set to return for 2022 with an awards special host by 'The Suicide Squad' star, David Dastmalchian that will premiere exclusively on Shudder on Sunday, May 15 at 7pm Eastern Time (midnight in the UK).

The ceremony, which recognises outstanding achievements in horror film and television, will feature Dee Wallace, Joe Lo Truglio, Joe Dante, Tracie Thoms, Jim Cummings, Rachel True and the directing team known as Radio Silence ('Ready Or Not', 'Scream') among its presenters.

Since 1992, the Chainsaw Awards have honoured top achievements in the horror genre, with past recipients including Wes Craven, George A. Romero, Lupita Nyong'o, Anthony Hopkins and Elisabeth Moss.

This year's nominees include 'Candyman', 'Last Night In Soho', 'Titane', 'Chucky', and 'Midnight Mass'. The special is produced by Armen Aghaeian, produced and directed by Ama Lea, and written by Michael Varrati. Executive Producers are Tara Ansley, Abhi Goel, and Phil Nobile Jr.

Since 1979, FANGORIA has been "first in fright." At one point the only place on newsstands where fans could read about the world of horror, today Fango has adapted to a world it helped create - one in which Fango's early readers are winning Oscars for their contributions to, and expansion of, the genre.

"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," said Fango editor Phil Nobile Jr. "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."

Craig Engler, Shudder's general manager said, "Shudder is proud to once again join forces with FANGORIA to celebrate the best in horror, as voted on by the horror community itself."

This year's ceremony will premiere on Shudder TV, the in-app programming feed of Shudder. There will also be additional pre and post shows streaming via Fango's social media accounts. The awards will be made available on demand on Shudder across all platforms, partners and territories beginning May 16.

Shudder is a premium streaming video service that brings fans of horror, thrillers and the supernatural the best selection of entertainment in the genre. Shudder's ever-expanding library of film, television series, and originals is available on most streaming devices with a seven day free trial.

The Boulet Brothers

Alejandro Brugues, director

Peaches Christ, performer/filmmaker

Jim Cummings, filmmaker

Joe Dante, director

Tananarive Due, author/screenwriter

Bryan Fuller, producer

Michael Gingold, writer

Brea Grant, filmmaker

Harvey Guillén, actor

Elric Kane, 'Colors Of The Dark' podcast

Joe Lo Truglio, actor/filmmaker

Harry Manfredini, composer

Rebekah McKendry, 'Colors Of The Dark' podcast

Misha Osherovich, actor

Jeff Daniel Phillips, actor

Diana Prince aka Darcy the Mail Girl

Radio Silence, filmmakers

Daniel Roebuck, actor

Felissa Rose, actor

Josh Ruben, filmmaker

Tiffany Shepis, actor

Tracie Thoms, actor

Rachel True, actor

Michael Varrati, writer

Dee Wallace, actor