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-[Exhales sharply] Forgive me for asking

because we're definitely grateful for the gig and all,

but the crew and I were wondering --

this year's awards, why are they...

-In space?

I mean, isn't that where all horror franchises go eventually?

But seriously, if they can send a pop star to space,

why not an award show?

-Hm. I mean, I guess.

It just seems a little excessive.

-Um, I suppose, but the truth is,

we've had a few incidents over the last few years.

-Incidents? -Oh, yeah.

We had a masked slasher continuously stalking the set.

Last year, someone straight up stole the show.

We just figured the best way to avoid problems

was to avoid Earth.

-Seems like a bit of an overkill solution, but...

Well, anyway, we're just grateful

for the opportunity to transport you

and the other passenger to the ceremony.

-Other passenger?

-Yeah.

That guy. Isn't he with you?

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-He is definitely not with me!

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Do something!

-Do what exactly? -I don't know, it's space.

Don't you have, like, a laser gun or something?

-Okay, that's a gross sci-fi stereotype.

Not everything is laser-based.

For instance, there's photons and there's --

-Do you have something or not?!

-Oof! [Crackling]

-Don't worry. I've got you.

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This never happens on other award shows.

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-Welcome to the frightening frontier.

From beyond your wildest nightmares

and straight to your screen,

horror's biggest night has come at a deadly pace

from outer space.

This is the 2025 FangoriaChainsaw Awards.

And now, beaming to you almost live from a remote space station

somewhere in the far reaches of the galaxy,

she's a horror icon known for such classics as "Re-Animator,"

"From Beyond," "You're Next," and "Jakob's Wife,"

and he's a celebrated actor and filmmaker

behind the modern faves "Heart Eyes,"

"Werewolves Within," and "Scare Me."

Please welcome your hosts, Barbara Crampton and Josh Rubin.

-Josh, there you are!

I've been looking everywhere for you!

-Hey! -Oh, my God.

Have you checked this place out?

It's insane!

There's this whole hologram laser arcade on deck two

that you totally need to check out.

-Barbara, you know, for budget reasons,

I absolutely won't be doing that.

But still, can you believe it?

In a year with the "Alien" franchise went to Earth,

we finally brought the Chainsaw Awards to space, space, space,

joining a grand tradition of beloved horror properties

that have taken to the galaxy at large.

This is quite the event... horizon.

-It's true.

"Leprechaun," "Hellraiser,"

and "Friday the 13th" all have had entries

that took their associated baddies beyond the stars.

And it begs the question, Josh...

-Hmm? -...would you ever bring

"Heart Eyes" to space?

-Ah, my slasher, one of the best of 2025.

Barbara, you know, when we didn't secure any nominations,

uh, my first thought was "kill me,"

but, uh, but it's fine.

We, uh, we actually -- It's fine.

We had one of the best kills of the year.

So -- So it's fine. I feel fine.

-Hm, if you're talking about

that tire iron through the throat, then, um,

you actually ripped off Marcus Nispel

and a "Texas Chainsaw" remake.

-Okay, Barbara. Excuse me. It's not a rip off.

It's a homage.

It's a homage, okay? -Oh, okay. Right.

-Anyway, uh, it's apt that we're here because

did you know Fangoria originally began

as a companion publication to the science fiction magaz--

To a science fiction mag-- Wait, that's not true.

-Yeah. -To a science fiction magazine?!

-Yes. It is true. -Wait, what?!

-I know this because I've been around a long time.

I'm older than you, and I've seen it.

-You're...27? -No, uh...

let's not do the math.

But before Fangoria,

there was Starlog, a magazine founded in 1976

that focused heavily on "Star Trek"-related matters

and had the distinction of being one of the first publications

to report on this little movie called "Star Wars."

-I never heard of it.

Is that like John Carpenter's "Dark Star"?

-Sure. -Never heard of it.

-They were so obsessed with space,

it wasn't until a few years later

that they decided to launch a second magazine,

and we are sure glad they did,

because through Fangoria,

so many of us have found our way to the movies

that we love, to each other,

to you and me, tonight... -To you. Tonight.

-Tonight. You and me. -You.

-We're here. I love you. -Me and you!

-I love you! -I love you!

-Ahh, I love me too.

And speaking of tonight,

I think it's safe to say

that this past year's movies were out of this world.

-How many space puns are we gonna do tonight?

-Oh, my God, if I'm doing the math,

I'd say like a Leviathan amount.

Like...

-Let's just say to infinity and beyond.

-Infinite. Space is infinite, so...

-Regardless, you're correct.

Since the last ceremony,

there have been an embarrassment of riches for fright fans.

We've seen breathtaking original stories

reinvigorate the box office.

Thank God we all want to go to the movies.

And we've seen other franchises return with bold new vision.

-With "Sinners," Ryan Coogler's tale,

the blues struck gold with audiences

and proved that when thoughtfully crafted,

vampires still have bite.

-I did a vampire movie.

"Jakob's Wife." -"Jakob's Wife."

-[Laughs] It's on Shudder!

You can watch it if you want to again.

-Ahh. -Meanwhile, "The Substance."

okay, let's talk about that movie for a minute,

because Demi Moore. -Mm!

-Right? Okay. -Coralie.

-That put forth the notion that one of the scariest things

to be in Hollywood... is an actress.

-Are you serious? -Yes. I'm sure.

And ask me again, and you'll find out, Josh.

-Copy that. -Mm-hmm.

-The "Final Destination" franchise returned

with a long-awaited sixth entry,

making us question their understanding of the word final.

And I'm just realizing that the MRI kill

is the Kill of the Year for me.

"Drop head like Charlie Brown."

-Um, that's not your line. You're reading the description.

-Yeah. -Uh, in an unexpected twist,

Mickey Mouse and Popeye both had big years in horror.

-But "Nosferatu" still hasn't gotten his animated children's

musical, "Bounce On It." [Laughter]

-In the last 12 months, we've also had "Ugly Stepsisters,"

zombies who were 28 years older, and Hugh Grant

proving he'd make a killing on "The Greatest British Bake-Off."

-[British accent] "The British Bake-Off."

Ooh, quite a big. Radiohead.

[Normal accent] Anyway, outside of the cinema,

horror television also stepped up its game.

[As Joe Bob] Joe Bob rocked the drive-in.

[Normal voice] That's my Joe Bob impression.

-Love him. -The Boulet Brothers

crowned monsters

and Mark Duplass put terror on tape.

-Oh, my God, I loved your work as Brad Branson in episode four.

-Thank you so much.

You're just saying that because I put it in the teleprompter.

-Well... -But, um, yeah.

So the truth is we, um,

we could all stand here all night telling you about horror's

achievements in the last year,

or we could get down to business and show you --

celebrating the films, shows, artists and beyond

that have left us screaming in delight.

-[Screams] -Farts.

-And luckily, Josh, we're not doing it alone.

-Mnh-mnh. -In addition to you and me,

we've gathered some of horror's best

to help us with this evening's festivities.

And thanks to the space station satellite capabilities,

we'll also be hearing from friends

across the known universe as well.

-And maybe even a few from beyond.

-Ha ha. I see what you did there.

Thank you! -Ow.

-You've got padding. -Oh, let's not do it again.

-Alright. Sorry. -My shoulder. [Chuckles]

-Anyway, the wait is over.

The 2025 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards start now.

-Oh, kicking things off with our first award,

she became a pop culture icon thanks to her amazing work

on "Stranger Things" and "Riverdale."

Please welcome -- say it with me --

Shannon Purser! -Shannon Purser!

-Let's face it -- when you're telling stories,

characters matter.

And I'm not just talking about

a bankable protagonist or antagonist

that you can throw on a T-shirt or lunchbox.

Sure, those people and things are cool,

but you have to admit

that without a significant cast around them,

they all become a lot less interesting.

Take, for example, Dracula.

His story definitely loses some teeth without Van Helsing.

And if there were no babysitters,

Michael Myers would have a lot more boring evenings.

Even Art the Clown has a much better time

when he has people to torment.

The point is, it takes a literal village to make the stories

we love come alive.

Each character populating that world

adds to the fabric of the story,

leaving a unique stamp and hopefully a lasting impression.

The performers in the following category

each in their own way

gave depth to the horror movies that shaped our last year.

Some bore witness to monsters, while others became them,

but each brought vibrant life and, in some cases, death

to their work and left audiences screaming for more.

The nominees for Best Supporting Performance are...

Nicolas Cage, "Longlegs"...

-Hail, Satan!

-...Miles Caton, "Sinners"...

-I wrote this song for him.

-...Ralph Fiennes, "28 Years Later"...

-Remember, you must die.

-...Hugh Grant, "Heretic"... -Scary.

-...David Jonsson, "Alien: Romulus"...

-Run!

-...Wunmi Mosaku, "Sinners"...

-That ain't your brother.

-What that witch out there talkin' about?

-...Jack O'Connell, "Sinners"...

-He's all better now.

-...Margaret Qualley, "The Substance"...

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...Bill Skarsgard, "Nosferatu"...

-Leave there your conveniences.

-...and Dan Stevens, "Cuckoo."

-I wouldn't want to get hurt even more.

-And the Chainsaw Award goes to...

...Nicolas Cage, "Longlegs."

-Hey, this is -- this is really great

that you recognized "Longlegs"

and you thought of me for, uh,

the Chainsaw Awards over at Fangoria.

I think that the horror film-going community are

amongst the most discerning fans and the purest in, uh...

as filmmaking enthusiasts for -- for cinema-going enthusiasts.

Uh, whether it's in the construction of the movie

or just viewing the movie and enjoying the movie,

you are the purest and the most discerning fans,

the, uh, horror cinema enthusiasts.

So it means a lot.

And I want to say that I think, uh,

well, I think, you know, that, uh,

that the character was pretty personal for me.

I'm sure my mom would be proud of me right now

that you thought of me and, um...and that she was the,

uh, the motivation and inspiration

behind the character.

I think Oz Perkins will be delighted by this.

Uh, we've had some good interviews for your magazine,

and, uh, well, just thanks a lot.

It's, uh, it's greatly appreciated. Bye.

-Coming to us now are a pair of presenters

whose prolific work continues to inform

and expand culture by introducing us

to characters such as Black Panther, Creed,

Judas, and the Black Messiah,

and, more recently, "Sinners."

The two co-founders of Proximity Media require no introduction.

Please welcome producer Sev Ohanian

and filmmaker Ryan Coogler.

-It's true, even to a seasoned pro

the beginning steps of crafting a film can often feel daunting,

making the end result feel like an impossible dream.

-But despite this fact,

new movies are released every year,

each fueled by passion, vision, and a refusal

to give in to the insane odds stacked against them.

-The nominees in this category not only faced the odds

and lived to tell the tale,

they significantly did so for the first time,

crafting nightmarish visions

and new genre favorites for your audiences.

-And in the process, announced themselves

as bold new voices on the scene.

-And quite possibly introduced us to the legends of tomorrow.

-The nominees for Best First Feature are...

"Best Wishes to All"...

-[Screams] -..."Blink Twice"...

-What are we gonna do about you?

-..."Cannibal Mukbang"...

-I'm starving.

-..."Mr. Crockett"...

-Oh, you get a gold star.

-..."The Ugly Stepsister."

-Ha! -[Screams]

-And the Chainsaw Award goes to...

"The Ugly Stepsister."

-Whoo-hoo! We won!

Thank you so much, FangoriaChainsaw Awards,

for this amazing award,

Best First Feature for my first feature, "The Ugly Stepsister."

Um, fan or audience awards are really the best awards,

and I want to start thanking all of you guys

out there voting for us.

Uh, but I also really want to thank, uh,

Fangoria for the amazing nominations,

not just for the film,

but also for, you know, our amazing star, Lea Myren,

who sends all her love,

and also my legendary costume designer, Manon Rasmussen,

who did amazing work on this movie.

Um, and to all of you,

uh, Fangoriapeople out there

who maybe have not gotten the chance

to see "The Ugly Stepsister" yet.

I'm just saying, don't miss out.

Thank you so much.

-Hello, uglies.

If you've been paying attention,

then you know this planet is filled

with repulsive bloodcurdling horrors.

-[Laughs] It's true.

Many of which we've seen compete on our main stage.

-Don't I know it?

But for all the nightmare fuel here on Earth,

humankind has always been equally obsessed

with what terrors lay beyond the stars.

-In a genre constructed to explore our fears and anxieties,

it makes sense that horror creators would have

an ongoing fascination with the infinite unknown of space.

-For every creepy castle or spooky graveyard

that have haunted our favorite films,

there have been alien landscapes, strange ships,

and things from other worlds

that have equally held our fascination.

-Since almost the beginning of cinema,

space and scares have been intertwined,

taking science fiction

and turning it into something devilishly delicious --

a form of science fear. -With this in mind,

we'd like to take a minute to celebrate

the long cosmic history of space horror

and its place on our screens, and screams.

[Both chuckle] -And remember, uglies --

the truth is out there!

[Both laugh]

-Listen to me. Please listen.

If you fail to understand,

then the same incredible terror that's menacing me

will strike at you!

-It's a spaceship, Mike.

[Energy warbling]

-Huh? -Twick or tweet!

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-Ow! -[Groans]

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-Aah!

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-♪ I want to eat your face ♪

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♪ It could just be so yummy ♪

[Creature slurping]

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-What a beautiful way to die -- as a falling star.

[Creature roars]

-[Screams]

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[Creature roars]

-One of them had a screaming delight

in "Popeye the Slayer Man"

and the recent "V/H/S/Halloween,"

while the other gave us chills in "House of Ashes"

and "Abraham's Boys."

Please welcome Sarah Nicklin and Fayna Sanchez.

-Wait, didn't you die at the beginning of last year's show?

-Yeah, yeah.

Um, but, you know, it's Fangoria,

so nothing stays dead for too long.

-[Chuckles] Yeah. That's fair.

I've had a few undead stints myself.

You know the worst part about unholy resurrection?

-What's that?

-Well, people expect you to do stuff.

-Right. -Like drink the blood

of the good guys. -Yeah.

Participate in dark rituals.

-Or present an award. -Right.

-But when you work in horror, sometimes rising

from the grave is just a matter of fact, more or less.

-And riding the line between fact and fiction

is a notion that has always engaged fright fans.

-There's something compelling about seeing elements

of our darkest fantasies make their way into the world

in which we live.

At a controlled and safe distance, of course.

-Of course.

-The nominees in the following category

bring our love of horror into a real, tangible world setting

from reality competition shows

to deep dive discussions and beyond.

-And frankly, our lives are better for it.

The nominees for Best Nonfiction Series or Miniseries are...

-"The Boulet Brothers' Dragula..."

-Hello, uglies. -..."Horror's Greatest"...

-What better movie could you ask for?

-..."The Last Drive-In"... -We're gonna spend the night

deciding what isugly.

-..."Svengoolie." -What are you two doing?

-We're inspired by this movie.

-And the Chainsaw Award goes to...

-Aah! [Both chuckle]

"The Last Drive-in."

[Static crackles] -Wow!

Thanks to everybody who voted for "The Last Drive-in"

for the category of achievement in a nonfiction series.

Especially since so many other great shows are always up

for this particular Chainsaw.

Once again, I just got to point out

we really stretch the definition of that category with this show,

but we are grateful that you think that highly of us

and that you're still with us over 200 episodes later.

Getting a Chainsaw Award really means something

because it's decided by real dyed-in-the-wool horror fans.

So thanks from me, Joe Bob Briggs, Darcy,

and the whole "Last Drive-in" crew for this honor.

-The drive-in will never die! [Static crackles]

-He's the best-selling creator and novelist

of "Clown in a Cornfield."

Please welcome Adam Cesare!

-While the idea of a small town rallying around

a clown mascot is something I "made up" for my book,

I think we all know that those places exist.

Drawing a parallel between the nightmare of fiction

and the real world allows us to feel further connected,

titillated, and terrified by the stories that we consume.

Because of that, it should come as no surprise

that horror fans are often obsessed with the truth

behind the scares.

Whether it be the gnarly details of an unsolved crime,

the supposed facts of an actual haunting,

or simply the behind-the-scenes stories

of our favorite fright flicks,

audiences clamor for a peek behind the curtain,

desperate to glean a better understanding of the things

that keep us up at night.

The films in this category, each in their own way,

provide a kernel of truth to our terror,

and we wouldn't have it any other way.

The nominees for Best Documentary are...

"Doc of Chucky"...

-A star was born, and it was Chucky.

-Wanna play? -[Screams]

-..."Generation Terror"... -More tense, more everything.

-..."George A. Romero's Resident Evil"...

-How did we not get this?

-..."In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994"...

-Rick Baker did my makeup.

I had to undergo that crap every day.

-..."The J-Horror Virus"...

-[Speaking in Japanese]

-...and "Suzzanna: The Queen of Black Magic."

-That's a key component of this sundel bolongghost,

is that there's this hole which has maggots

and it's kind of rotting.

-And the Chainsaw Award goes to...

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..."George A. Romero's Resident Evil."

Congratulations to the people of Pittsburgh,

uh, and, uh, well-deserved win.

-Hi, I'm Brandon Salisbury, the director.

-I'm Tom Robenolt, the cinematographer and the editor.

-And we just want to thank everyone for voting

for "George A. Romero's Resident Evil" for Best Documentary.

This was a passion project started over five years ago.

It is a love letter to the man

who inspired us to pursue filmmaking.

It's a love letter to the "Resident Evil" series,

and it's a eulogy to George A. Romero.

-I'd like to thank George Romero personally for going out

and giving us the inspiration to get this made,

and the fans for voting for us and enjoying what we made.

-On a personal note,

my father was incredibly proud of this project,

that I went out and made this film.

Um, I have to thank Tom Robenolt for being with me

every step of the way,

ensuring that this project would get done.

My father, unfortunately he passed away a week before

the nomination by Fangoria.

I really wish he was here to see me win this award.

Uh, he was incredibly proud of everything

that I did to get this film done.

I just want to thank all of you for allowing me to earn this,

and I hope I've made you proud.

Uh, thank you. -Thank you, everybody.

-You know, Barbara, for as significant a year

as it's been for new movies,

2025 has also seen many fright favorites celebrate

some landmark anniversaries. -It's true.

And perhaps one of the biggest

is the 50th anniversary of "Jaws,"

a film that not only made us afraid to go into the water,

but practically invented the notion

of the summer blockbuster.

-Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

"Jaws" is 50? -Yes, man.

-Okay. Uh, that shark looks so good.

Do you think Bruce takes "The Substance"?

-Oh, my God, "The Substance."

I love that movie. Demi Moore.

But, yes. Back to "Jaws."

Depending on what shady characters

you get your cosmetics from,

there's a chance that Bruce is"The Substance."

-Dark. -Yeah, it's a horror show, Josh.

-Touché, Barbara.

Speaking of, a film whose tagline

coincidentally offered up a "different set of jaws,"

is also celebrating five filthy, fabulous decades this year,

and that's the midnight movie staple

"The Rocky Horror Picture Show." -Oh, my God, I watched that

with all the college students at midnight!

I love that movie!

Yeah, they were doing the "Time Warp" long

before Marvel used them as a plot device.

-Can you just imagine Dr. Frank-N-Furter going,

"Oh, Bucky!"

as in Sebastian Stan's character?

Anyway, it's an obscure Marvel reference, but...

-Totally.

Did you know that the "Friday the 13th" franchise turned 45?

-Wait, so that means that Jason's got to be

at least like...X? -Oh, totally.

And "Fright Night," "Return of the Living Dead"

and George Romero's "Day of the Dead"

all turned 40 this year. -[Chuckles]

-Yeah. These among many other significant anniversaries.

-Oh, my gosh, Barbara. "Maniac," uh!

"Demon Knight," uh! "Tales from the Hood," uh!

Just to name a few. -Love it! Yes.

And all of this speaks to the enduring power

of our favorite horror movies to not only impact culture,

but also daily lives,

making things all the better

with their frightening familiarity.

-Oh, Barbara, there's one cult classic

that's having a big anniversary this year

that we haven't mentioned yet. -I know!

-And that's the 40th of... -Yes!

"Re-Animator." -"Re-Animator."

-Why do you think I wore this green dress?

-Because you're celebrating the 40th anniversary

of "Re-Animator"? -It's true. I can't believe it.

40 years, Josh! Amazing! -It's crazy.

-I can't begin to tell you how much that movie changed my life.

Did you know that I didn't have the part initially?

Another girl had the part... -What?

-...and then her mother read the script and she said,

"Oh, no, you're not doing that movie."

-"You're not gonna do that." -And then they had another

audition, and then I came in.

-"Absolutely not.

You go audition for this other movie, 'Halloween.'"

-But seriously, I've had an incredible time

touring with the movie over the last few months,

sharing memories and getting to see firsthand

that, um, this little movie that we made

has impacted so many people.

It's really amazing. -Oh my gosh, I bet.

-Yeah. And it feels particularly appropriate

that we bring the celebration here.

-Why? I mean, "Re-Animator" didn't take place in space.

-No, but it was based on a story written by H.P. Lovecraft,

who definitely tapped into cosmic horror

and terror from beyond the stars.

Mm-hmm. -Ohh. That makes sense.

-I mean, honestly, Josh,

is there anything more terrifying

than an infinite void?

The idea of staring vastly into the nothingness...

not knowing what might be staring back...

or worse, speaking back in a language

that is older than the solar system from which you came?

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Josh?

Josh! Come back, Josh!

[Smack!] -[Screaming]

-Snap out of it! -Oh! Oh!

-Josh, you were daydreaming in the middle of a segment!

-[Groans] -Honestly?

Billy Crystal would never do that.

-I'm sorry, Barbara. You're right.

Show's gonna be better now. -It better.

Imagine almost losing yourself to madness

in the middle of a television broadcast.

I mean, this isn't 24-hour news, Josh.

-But the abyss, Barbara... [Laughs softly]

-Okay, well, I see this is going to take a few.

Maybe we'll just roll that back and do it again.

What do you think? -That's fine.

Yeah, we can take it back. -Let's just take a break

and let's go now to an incredible duo

whose horror expertise will help us get things back on track.

She's the dynamic star of such favorites as "Victor Crowley,"

"Tales of Halloween" and "Star Trek: Picard,"

and he's a horror icon known for "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2,"

"The Devil's Rejects," and "House of 1000 Corpses."

I'm sure you know who we're talking about.

Tiffany Shepis and -- -And Bill Moseley!

-Wow.

Oh, you know, Bill... -Huh?

-...we're both vets of the horror scene,

so I have to ask,

what's the scariest thing that you've ever encountered on set?

-W-What was that? -[Sighs]

On set, what's the scariest thing?

-Oh, well, uh, long hours, bad lighting...

uh, cold pizza at 4:00 a.m.

-Don't knock the cold pizza, bro.

But I meant monsters.

Like, for example, I was ripped through a tiny,

tiny bathroom window backwards, naked by a yeti.

Something like that. Something terrifying.

-That wouldn't be terrifying to me.

[Laughs] -Fair.

-Uh, yes, bad lighting isterrifying,

but I get what you mean -- a scary story

is often only as good as its monster.

-Yes. -Which means that

for the people who make monsters happen,

there's often a lot at stake. -[Hisses]

-Just ask a vampire. -That's true. It's true.

Incredible artistry and thought

goes into the creation of the creatures

that inhabit our favorite movies.

Imagine if they'd phoned it in making the alien from "Alien."

-Wow. Or if the Deadites from

"Army of Darkness" were created

using only department store makeup.

-Oh! -[Chuckles] I should know.

-Actually, having seen certain cable news channels,

yeah, I can sort of picture that.

-You know, nonetheless,

the business of crafting living nightmares is serious work.

-Serious. -Yeah.

And the artists in this category met the challenge

with [imitates drumroll] grisly aplomb.

-Everyone is now Google searching "aplomb."

Smart people. -Yeah, well...

-Anyway, the nominees for Best Creature Effects are...

-Paul McDonnell, "Oddity"...

-...Jeremy Selenfriend and Studio Gillis for "Smile 2"...

-...Pierre-Olivier Persin, "The Substance"...

-[Gasps]

-...Studio Gillis for "Werewolves"...

-Legacy Effects, Studio Gillis, Weta Workshop,

"Alien: Romulus."

And the Chainsaw Award goes to...

-Oh, oh, I have it. Let's see.

The Best Creature Effects Award goes to...

-Pierre-Olivier Persin, "The Substance."

-Amazing. -Vive la France!

-So, thank you so much to Fangoriaand their readers

for voting for us, "The Substance,"

Best Creature Effects.

Actually, I have here Monstro, uh,

original clay maquettes, clay sculpture.

And, um...

so, uh... thank you so much to, uh,

to my -- my whole team here at POP FX.

Thank you to Dave and Lou Elsey in the UK.

Um, and I'm really proud that, um, you --

and happy that you -- you liked, um, uh, Monstro

and all the creature effects we've done on the movie.

We had, like, the blob. We called it Le Blob.

And, um, uh, we had -- You know,

it was really cool to be able to do,

like, I'm going to use that word on purpose.

"change your heads," even though, you know, modest ones,

but, um, you know, to be able to have growing back heads

and exploding heads and -- and we had lots of fun

with Coralie Fargeat, our director,

say, "Okay, let's try.

You know, we all love the scanners

or we love whatever change of heads and -- and let's have fun,

um, and use all those tricks and, uh, and -- and...

yeah, put them in a movie."

So thank you so much again.

-And not only is this person known

for such contributions to horror as "Strangeland"

and a recurring role in "Holliston,"

he's the rock legend, voice of "Twisted Sister,"

"Desperado," and "Widowmaker" -- not K-19--

please welcome Dee Snider!

[Sniffs] Ha!

-Hey, everybody, it's me, Dee Snider.

Yeah, you know me.

And I wish I could be doing this

from someplace more metal and horrific,

but unfortunately, my dungeon has black mold.

This said, take it from someone who knows there's a time

to be glam, and there's a time to be a monster.

But if you're a pro like moi, you can be both at once.

That is the power of makeup,

the ability to craft a tangible dream or nightmare

onto a living canvas

and bring a fantasy to breathing life in the real world.

As a matter of course,

horror movies have always asked artists

to push aesthetic boundaries, and those working in this space

often are tasked with crafting otherworldly illusions

out of real world materials.

And yet, every year,

countless creatives meet the challenge

and make the impossible possible through smoke,

mirrors, and a makeup brush or two.

Though the outside world tends to think of beauty

when makeup is mentioned,

the individuals nominated in this category

used their medium to do so much more

and instead created beautiful terror in the process.

The nominees for Best Make-up FX are...

Felix Fox, Harlow MacFarlane, Werner Pretorius, "Longlegs"...

Christien Tinsley, "Terrifier 3"...

-[Screaming]

-...John Nolan, "28 Years Later"...

Pierre-Olivier Persin, Stéphanie Guillon,

"The Substance"... -[Groans]

-...David White, Traci Loader, "Nosferatu."

And the Chainsaw Award goes to...

...Pierre-Olivier Persin, Stéphanie Guillon,

"The Substance."

-Thank you so much, Fangoria and the Chainsaw Awards,

for giving me this wonderful

and so cool award alongside Pierre-Olivier Persin.

-Thank you, Fangoria, for this Chainsaw Award.

That's the best award a vegetarian can get.

And, um, when I grew up in -- in Paris, uh,

which is a fact I can hardly hide,

uh, um, it was quite difficult at the end of the '80s

to find a Fangoriain France,

and, uh, but I was able obviously to find

and to buy, uh, quite a lot of Fangoria

and [indistinct], I must add.

And, um, it was always a blast.

I still cherish those issues.

And, uh, even though my English was, uh, a bit rubbish,

uh, I was able to -- uh, at least I could,

you know, look at the pictures and, uh -- and, uh, yeah.

And they made me dream big time, so, um, it means a lot,

uh, that award coming from Fangoria

and from all of you guys.

Uh, thank you for, uh, voting for -- for us.

It was a blast, to -- to work on "The Substance."

Uh, thank you to my whole crew,

because it's a big teamwork.

Uh, thank you to Coralie Fargeat also because,

you know, she wanted to use lots of practical effects

and -- and, you know,

they are definitely part, a big part, of horror movies.

And, um, so thanks again,

uh, to all the readers voting for us, thanks to Fangoria,

uh, to my team and to Coralie.

And see you. Bye.

♪♪

-Hello. Uh, is this the sickbay?

They told me to come see you.

-Why? Is something wrong?

'Cause if it's the common cold,

that could come in handy if Martians show up.

-Uh, no. Not sick.

Um, I was just attacked by a masked maniac,

and my editor thought it might be a good idea

for me to see a doctor.

You area doctor, right? -Not exactly. [Chuckles]

But I did play the assistant to the creator of a medical series

on a very popular television show.

It was all very meta and very prime time.

So, you know, same difference. -Uh, yeah,

I don't think that's true at all.

-Whatever.

Anyway, you're here now, so let's take a look.

-Oh, uh...

Mm.

-Mm-hmm.

You seem fine.

-And yet, somehow, I feel worse.

I'm gonna regret asking you this,

but what exactly are you doing here?

-Why, an alien autopsy, of course.

-Excuse me?

-It wouldn't be a righteous homage to science fiction horror

without a questionable alien autopsy.

No 1-900 number required.

And luckily, this one has a purpose.

-Don't all autopsies have a purpose?

-Well, yes, but this one was commissioned

especially by our pals over on the Paramount Scare Satellite.

Apparently, this creature went wild

and ate some of their catalog titles,

so I'm digging in to get 'em back.

-Gross.

Uh, but why would an extraterrestrial

want to eat Paramount movies?

-Don't you ever want to eat things that you love?

-Uh... -For example...

ahh, who could deny

the delectable depravity of "Event Horizon"?

And while I understand the creature's motives,

we need to get these movies back

so they're available for the people.

Do you want to try? -Oh, I -- I don't know.

-Oh, come on.

Think of the delight you'll bring to audiences

when you rescue a fright fave from this fella's innards.

-Okay.

♪♪

-Oh.

-"Invasion of the Body Snatchers"?

I love this one. -Exactly!

Oh! Oh, my gosh.

Here...is "Fire in the Sky."

-What? I want to watch all of these.

-Then get your hands dirty!

It's the only way to save the universe.

-We're saving the universe? -Well...

at the very least, we're saving the universe's favorite movies.

And that's important work.

So why don't we get back into it?

Ew, no, I'll get you some gloves.

-Oh. Right. I've been doing this without...gloves.

This alien blood isn't... dangerous, is it?

♪♪

-While we handle this,

it's time to send you along to the next category,

which is proudly backed by Paramount Scares,

because we've got a scare for every screen.

Joining us now are a diabolical duo of fan favorites.

One is the legendary star of "Sleepaway Camp,"

and the other is the drag icon responsible

for "All About Evil."

Please welcome Felissa Rose and Peaches Christ.

-I know it's hard to believe by just looking at me,

but I'm deeply obsessed with a fierce look.

-I had a sneaking suspicion, but I am the same way,

especially when it comes to the fashion of fright.

-Oh, ghoul, don't even get me started.

A snappily dressed slasher

or a shit-kicking final girl in killer threads

speaks right to my heart.

Okay? -Ooh! Mm! I hear you.

And there's nothing better than a man in a well-designed mask,

especially if he pairs it with a nice stabby accessory.

-Mm! Oh, like a knife? -Or stilettos.

-That's even scarier.

If I'm being honest, do you know what's one of my favorite bits

of horror movie fashion ever? -I don't know.

Is it Jason's hockey mask? -Mnh-mnh.

-Oh, Victor Crowley's overalls.

Or maybe Carrie's prom dress.

-Well, those are all good guesses, but, no.

It's the short shorts in "Sleepaway Camp."

I mean, they didn't hide anything.

-Oh, please! Tell me about it!

But it's true -- great costuming can evoke a moment, an era,

a vibe, or a nightmare.

-So with that said,

the nominees for Best Costume Design are...

Ruth E. Carter, "Sinners"...

-Mari-An Ceo, "MaXXXine"...

-...Linda Muir, "Nosferatu"...

-...Manon Rasmussen, "The Ugly Stepsister"...

-...Emmanuelle Youchnovski, "The Substance."

-Here we go. And the Chainsaw Award goes to...

[Trilling]

-[Gasps] It's Linda Muir, "Nosferatu."

-Thanks, Felissa and Peaches.

I'm Kimberly Leszak, community and content manager

here at Fangoriamagazine.

Unfortunately, due to extenuating circumstances,

Linda Muir is unavailable this evening to accept her award.

So I'm accepting it on behalf of her

and the Fangoriacommunity at large.

Thank you all at home for voting and congratulations on your win,

Linda Muir.

-Known to the horror fandom at large as Goth Dad,

he's a previous recipient of

the FangoriaChainsaw Editor's Eyeball Award

and the electric frontman of post-punk goth band

Vision Video.

Please welcome Dusty Gannon.

-Oh, hi there, baby bats, goths, and ghouls.

It's your Goth Dad, Dusty from Vision Video.

Sorry. I was just doing some, uh, science.

When you think about it, music and horror have a lot in common.

Each, when at their peak, can reveal something

about the human experience,

pierce the veil of social constructs,

or otherwise critique, satirize, or expose the world around us.

And when music and horror work together,

well, that's even better.

Nearly all of horror's greatest moments

have been accentuated by musical compositions

that further pulled us into the scene,

built the tension, and led us to a beautifully melodic,

blood-curdling scream.

Each of the artists in this category

pushed the boundaries on macabre musical mayhem

and created new soundscapes to further enrich

our cinema viewing and our nightmares.

The nominees for Best Score are...

Robin Carolan, "Nosferatu"...

♪♪

...Ludwig Goransson, "Sinners"...

♪♪

...Raffertie, "The Substance"...

♪♪

...Young Fathers, "28 Years Later"...

♪♪

...Zilgi, "Longlegs."

♪♪

And the Chainsaw Award goes to...

♪♪

...Ludwig Goransson, "Sinners."

Congratulations.

Stay strange.

-Thank you so much to the FangoriaChainsaw Awards.

Um, this means a lot,

and it's so cool to be recognized

by the horror community, um,

that believes in these bold and unique and cool films.

Um, obviously, um, I want to thank Ryan Coogler

and share this with the whole cast who also sang in the film

and all the incredible musicians,

um, that was a part of making this score.

Thank you.

-Now, presenting a category brought to us

by our friends at Blackmagic Design,

makers of cinema cameras and creators of DaVinci Resolve

who bring us both the tools to capture and the magic of post,

and to present this award,

here's two folks who know a thing or two about movie magic.

One is the multi-award-winning special effects artist

behind "Prey,"

and the other is the acclaimed filmmaker of the recent "Ash."

Please welcome Alec Gillis and Flying Lotus.

-Speaking both as an artist and a viewer,

I can tell you that the look of a monster is important,

but also how you look at that monster

is often just as significant.

-The camera does more than serve

as the audience's eyes into a story.

In the hands of a skilled artist,

it can become as integral as any character,

choosing what to show and what to withhold

for the betterment of the world it's relaying back to us.

-Thoughtful lenses and clever lighting can take something

that appears completely artificial

and bring it to fearsome, breathing life on screen.

More than just smoke and mirrors,

it's a skillset that turns our movies

into the fully realized worlds that we love.

-The nominees in this category each

executed undeniable artistry with their camera,

bringing nightmare visions to life

and making their stories all the more tangible.

-And in the process gave us a whole new way

to look at the horror cinema we love.

The nominees for Best Cinematography are...

-Autumn Durald Arkapaw, "Sinners"...

-Andres Arochi, "Longlegs"...

-...Jarin Blaschke, "Nosferatu"...

-...Benjamin Kracun, "The Substance"...

-...Anthony Dod Mantle, "28 Years Later."

And the Chainsaw Award goes to...

Jarin Blaschke, "Nosferatu."

-Unfortunately, Jarin couldn't be here to accept the award,

so we are accepting it on their behalf.

-Not only do you know him for his role

in "Fear Street: Prom Queen,"

but he recently made the 2025 TIME100 list

for his influential work as a movie buff in the digital space.

Please welcome Reece Feldman.

-Despite the slashers, flesh-hungry zombies,

and many other unspeakable terrors,

horror fans always seem to be looking for further ways

to immerse themselves into the genre that they love.

It's not enough to just passively watch a movie.

There's a certain subset of the horror-loving audience

that wants to be a participant in the story,

as long as they still have the safety

of the real world, of course.

To that end, video games allow players to take that leap,

to experience a haunted house or rampaging monster,

all the while maintaining the security

of a chill night on the couch.

With stories as nuanced and rich as any movie.

The nominees in this category each

represent a faction of the video game industry

that has met their fans' hunger for fright,

providing them the ability to take center stage

in delightful nightmares that keep them playing

well after the sun has come up.

The nominees for Best Video Game are...

"Death Stranding 2"...

♪♪

..."Mouthwashing"...

"Silent Hill 2 Remake"... -Are you afraid?

-..."Slitterhead"...

"Sorry We're Closed."

And the Chainsaw Award goes to...

..."Silent Hill 2 Remake."

-[Speaking in Japanese]

-Our next guest is not only an actor

and the celebrated author of such books

as "What Fresh Hell Is This?"

and "The Survival of Margaret Thomas,"

but he, along with his wife, Sue,

was the proprietor of the legendary Dark Delicacies,

which for three decades served

as an essential gathering place for the genre community.

Literally every time I went in there, he was so nice to me.

Please welcome Del Howison!

-Through Dark Delicacies for 30 years and 4 months,

my wife, Sue, and I had the pleasure

of seeing the horror community up close

and in person almost every single day.

Sure, there was werewolf drool, bloodstains,

and the occasional person looking for a copy

of "50 Shades of Grey"

who didn't understand that we were a horror bookstore,

but not that kind of horror bookstore...

generally speaking, we had a blast and got to meet

and host some truly amazing people.

Influential creators and rabid fans alike

had a place at Dark Delicacies,

bonded by their love of horror

and their need to share that with others.

We were happy to be that place to so many for so long.

It's no secret that fright fans enjoy

the ability to commune, and people and places

that provide that space are important.

For many of us, the first gathering place

to share our love of all things scary came in the form

of late-night creature-feature shows

and the hosts serving as a de facto friend

through which to share the viewing experience.

There was a time that every regional marketplace

and network affiliate had a horror host of their own,

and often their connection to the local area

they came from further endeared them to us.

Luckily, even in an era of streaming

and quickly changing media formats,

the tradition of the horror host continues,

still providing a gateway or first bit of community

to emerging horror fans.

We'll now hear from some of those same hosts

who provided the space to discover this genre that we love

and who brought movies into our homes,

our hearts, and nightmares.

-Greetings from our satellite to yours.

What's that, Miss Mittens?

Mister Lobo was just getting to that.

From the farthest reaches of outer space

to your local cable access channel,

or maybe a series of budget-priced DVDs,

there's no question that horror movie hosts

have played an integral part in introducing audiences

to this genre that we love, even if occasional hijinks ensue.

-For a lot of folks,

horror hosts serve as their first gateway

to the idea of a horror community.

Here's a person to share the movie with,

to make you laugh when you're too scared,

or make you s-s-s-s-scream by their absolute fabulousness.

Or...whatever.

-In a lot of cases, horror hosts also have been the ones

who've introduced viewers to movies,

or at least helped further their reach.

But licensing motion pictures isn't cheap,

so a grand tradition

of late-night creature-feature shows

has been to rely on films that have entered the public domain

because license-free zombies don't sue.

[Ding!]

[Thunder booms]

-Movies such as "Night of the Living Dead,"

"Dementia 13"... [Chuckles]

..."The Devil Bat,"

and loads of films like them have become horror-host staples.

And in many cases,

they have become as synonymous with us as we have with them.

However, the truth be told...

not every purveyor of the macabre

has the luxury of leaning on a large network

and its licensing power.

Oh, no.

As such, public domain films

have gone beyond just thriftiness.

They have actually become the fabric of

the fright film culture

that has shaped generations of horror hosts

and their fans, such as you.

-It's no secret that horror hosts and film exhibitors

have long relied on movies

that have entered the public domain

to help build programming.

The inverse is also true.

Filmmakers have often borrowed from rights-free properties

to spin something familiar into something spooky.

It's how we've seen the likes of Dracula go to outer space

and Sherlock Holmes face off against Jack the Ripper.

While it may seem very of the moment

that with each public domain announcement,

there's a slate of inevitable horror derivatives that follow,

in actuality, it's a story as old

as exploitation cinema itself.

In honor of this tradition

and the recent uptick in beloved children's characters

reinventing themselves as slashers,

I'm proud to present the nominees

in this all-new category

representing our ongoing fascination

with playing in someone else's sandbox,

once again proving that Fangoria'sgot their fingers

on the pulse of culture, even if it stopped.

The nominees for Best Public Domain Restoration are...

"Popeye's Revenge"...

-He's back. -Aah!

-..."The Mouse Trap"... -Where the hell did he go?

-..."Popeye the Slayer Man"...

-There was a spinach contamination.

-..."Screamboat"... -That's gonna make one

fucked-up cartoon someday. -[Screaming]

-..."Shiver Me Timbers"... -Aah!

-..."Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare"...

-Who wants to come to Neverland with me?

[Children screaming]

-And the Chainsaw Award goes to...

"Screamboat."

-Whoa! Look at that. That is so cool.

-It's so cool. -[Laughs]

You know, when we were on that rusty old boat

in the bay in New York City,

covered in bay water and fake blood,

I said, we're not going out for an Oscar.

We are going out for a Chainsaw Award.

And now here we are.

-Thank you, Fangoria. This is so cool.

And congratulations to all the other nominees.

We're really honored to be in this company.

-Yes, and thank you and shout-out

to our amazing partners,

Martin Melloul, Mike Leavy,

and Steve Della Salle over at Fuzz on the Lens;

Deskpop; Reckless;

and of course, the mouse himself,

David Howard Thornton.

We did it, buddy!

-And our amazing New York crew and our L.A. crew.

Everyone came together from production, post-production,

with all of their talent to make sure this movie could happen.

And thank you to the fans who have shown up so hard for us

at conventions, at the box office, online,

championing "Screamboat."

-And since this award is Public Domain Resurrection,

today seems like as good a day as any

to announce that our sequel,

"Screamboat 2: Nothing Stays Dead"

is officially on the way.

-We made "Screamboat" to make sure

audiences could laugh and scream

and just have a good time at the movies,

so we're so thankful we get to keep making movies.

They're so important.

Independent film is really important.

Horror films are really important,

and they're driven by horror fans.

-Well, you used to say that it all started with a mouse,

but it also started with a dream.

And today, thanks to each and every one of you,

this dream has come true.

-Thank you, Fangoria. Thank you, horror fans.

We love you. -We did it!

-And now, from the major motion picture "Nosferatu,"

please welcome Count Orlok and Ellen Hutter.

♪♪

-Oh.

-I have felt you like a serpent crawling in my body.

-It is not me. It is your own nature.

-No! I love Thomas!

-Girl, who is Thomas? What's his deal?

Is he into something more on the side?

-I don't think that's how it's supposed to play out.

-Are you sure?

I thought vampires were horny for everyone.

-Are you horny for everyone?

-Of course.

I've crossed oceans of time to find you.

-That's not even in the same movie!

I give up.

We're not really Count Orlok and Ellen.

-Maybe not,

but there is a reason we came out here

looking like the Temu versions of them.

Because what horror fan

doesn't want to live the fantasy,

just a little longer?

-Luckily, there's a space where fright fans can revel

in their favorite stories a little bit longer

and return each week for more.

-In recent years, horror television has done more

than met the challenge of its movie counterparts,

crafting lush, intricate nightmare worlds

that audiences yearn for.

-From wicked suburbs, found footage terrors,

and savage survivors, to mushroom-infused zombies,

chilling children's games, and beyond,

the crafters of modern fright television have given us worlds

that we continuously scream to wrap ourselves up within.

-And even just for an hour every week,

seize the chance to leave our humdrum reality behind.

-The nominees for Best Series are...

-"The Creep Tapes."

-Sorry about that.

-"From."

-Hello!

-"The Last of Us."

-You swore.

-"Squid Game."

-"Yellowjackets."

-Think about how screwed up we would be

if we had survived a plane crash,

only to end up eating each other.

-And the Chainsaw Award goes to...

[Laughs evilly]

-"The Last of Us." -Ooh!

And they're not here to accept, so I will take this.

Bye. [Laughs]

-Now to give us a little insight

into the history of the Chainsaw Awards,

please welcome longtime Fangoriacontributor

and my good friend Mike Gingold.

-For over three decade, the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards

have been celebrating the best and bloodiest

of the horror genre.

It's hard to believe it's been that long

since our first ceremony in 1992,

in an L.A. convention

when "The Silence of the Lambs" was the big winner.

We couldn't get any of the winners to appear at that show,

but they all did send acceptance speeches.

We didn't get speeches from the winners

for next year's big film, "Bram Stoker's Dracula."

But the following year, not only did Sam Raimi

and the rest of the "Army of Darkness" team

show up to accept their awards for that film,

but Peter Jackson actually moved up some L.A. meetings

so he could travel from New Zealand to be at the show

and accept a pair of awards for "Dead Alive."

Other major horror names

who showed up for ceremonies after that

included Wes Craven and Heather Langenkamp

for "Wes Craven's New Nightmare"

and Stuart Gordon for "Castle Freak."

Unfortunately, the awards were discontinued at the conventions

right as horror was about to make its big comeback

in December 1996 with "Scream."

But as long as the horror genre continues to thrive

and showcase great performances and great filmmaking,

the Chainsaw Awards will be there to honor them.

And even as the future of the Chainsaw Awards

continues to be written,

I can confidently say

that the show will always unapologetically champion

not only the movies that we love,

but the voices of the fans who love them.

Now, with the publication's firm commitment

to shining a spotlight on all aspects of the genre,

it's my distinct honor to introduce to you

Fangoria'scurrent editor-in-chief, Phil Nobile Jr.

-When I read Fangoria as a kid,

its biggest impact on me was the way it put names and faces

to horror creators,

not just the writers and directors

and makeup effects artists,

but the extended teams of craftspeople and crew

who brought those films to life.

By showing me that all these nightmarish visions

were the result of the hard work of regular folks,

it made the films themselves more special,

and it made the people behind them more real.

And of course, that's what the Chainsaw Awards are all about,

but maybe no category more so

than the Editorial Eye on the Future,

or the Editor's Eyeball for short.

When we introduced this award two years ago,

the idea was it would be sort of a Best New Artist,

rising star in horror kind of thing.

It was designed to tell you

that these are the Fango-approved creators

to keep an eye on in the years to come.

And that's still the case this year,

but the focus is a little different.

Both of this year's recipients are doing crucial work

for the future of cinema,

but they're looking forward by moving backward.

It's exciting and even important work

that we all benefit from.

Our first recipient is a young cinematographer

whose work is part of a growing, stubborn wave

in independent moviemaking --

one that works to keep films on film.

If you're a Shudder viewer --

and if you're watching this, I imagine you are --

you've seen her beautiful 16mm cinematography

in Travis Stevens' "A Wounded Fawn."

As rich and lovely as it looks on streaming or on Blu,

when projected on the big screen,

the film's surreal, dreamlike imagery

made the audience gasp out loud.

As she continues to advocate for celluloid

and works to keep the cinematic experience

in touch with its acetate and emulsion roots,

we're looking forward to many more

gasp-inducing moments from her.

This year's first Editor's Eyeball Award

goes to Ksusha Genenfeld.

-Ah! This is so cool!

Um, I am so, so grateful for this award.

Um, first and foremost,

I want to say thank you so much to Fangoria,

the editorial team,

and of course, Phil Nobile Jr.

for this recognition.

I love this genre so, so much.

Growing up and falling in love with horror,

thanks to my sister,

who literally made me watch these scary films

while I was hiding my face behind a pillow,

I never, ever imagined as a young girl

that I'd get to make these films

alongside the most incredible people.

This community is so special.

As you all know, it is unlike any other.

It's just so fun and kind and creative

and passionate and so accepting.

And I just feel so, so lucky to be a part of it.

Um, I want to thank my mentor, Bill Bennett, ASC,

whose support has meant the world to me.

A huge thanks to my team at Murtha Skouras Agency,

especially Hillary Cook.

Um, big thanks to Travis Stevens,

who is a director and writer,

who gave me the opportunity to shoot my first-ever

horror feature film, called "The Wounded Fawn."

And that film has really opened so many doors for me.

So, I'm just so grateful and so proud.

And finally, to all my other collaborators --

directors, producers, cast, and most importantly, crew --

they're the ones who brave the long, long overnights,

lots of fake blood, the screaming,

and of course, the chaos.

Without them, there would be no work to show

and no images to celebrate.

So, I just want to say thank you so much,

and I cannot wait to keep creating in this space,

pushing boundaries, shooting more film,

and just making bold and fun, terrifying images together

with the best community out there.

So, thank you so much.

-Our second recipient's work is likely

all over your physical media collection,

as well as your streaming watch list.

As the archive director of Severin Films,

he and his team have been responsible for the restoration

of countless endangered classics and curiosities.

And rest assured, for him, horror is not just a job,

it's a way of life.

With his band Creature Feature,

he brings the horror vibes to Los Angeles all year round,

and he's fully dedicated his life to walking the horror walk.

But his work in preserving the history of horror

is beneficial to the entire community,

essential to film history,

and sadly, invisible to too many.

We're here to fix that.

Our second Editor's Eyeball Award

goes to Curtis RX.

♪♪

-Wow. This is, uh...

This is surreal. Thank you.

I'd like to thank, uh, Phil, Michael, Angel,

and everybody at Fangoria. This is truly an honor.

I'd like to thank my brothers

for sneaking Fangoria into the house

when we were little.

And I'd like to thank my mom

for allowing us to keep them

after she caught us.

Uh, growing up, Fangoriawas so much more than just a magazine.

It was a sacred text, a film school.

But most importantly, Fangoriawas a community.

It has fueled my horror obsession

as it bled from film into my musical projects,

Creature Feature and Rufus Rex.

Thanks to David and Carl at Severin Films.

I've been part of the team

that rescues and rereleases the very films

I used to read about in the pages of Fangoria

when I was a kid.

Um, preservation and restoration of these films

is only made possible by the demand of fans.

So, keep buying Blu-rays and 4Ks,

keep buying CDs and vinyl.

Keep buying magazines and books.

And most importantly, keep buying Fangoria.

So, let's, uh, keep physical media alive

and we can all keep making more horror.

Thank you.

-Joining us now from the set

of their upcoming film, "Horrified,"

Please welcome superstars Julie Benz,

Busy Philipps, and Ron Perlman.

-A good script has the power to take you anywhere,

from haunted houses to the depths of space.

-To the inner lives of pop stars.

-Or even well-meaning demons.

-Aren't those kind of the same thing?

-It depends on who you ask. -True.

-The point is, a well-crafted story

can inspire the mind

and mobilize countless others to bring it to life.

-All of our favorite movies began with a blank page

and a series of words that followed.

-And from there, countless artists,

creatives, and performers

committed to the seemingly impossible cause

of making a film.

All because they believed in a story.

-Now, the nominees in this category each wove tales

that not only captured the hearts and nightmares

of their cast and crew,

but of viewing audiences in the past year.

-From vampires, struggling actresses,

looming existential dread, and beyond,

these were the well-told stories that kept us up at night.

-And we wouldn't have it any other way.

The nominees for Best Screenplay are...

-Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, "Heretic."

-His mysterious translation of those plates

form the basis of this.

-[Giggles] Wow!

-Ryan Coogler, "Sinners."

-You go get him? -No.

-And why the hell not?

-He -- He was getting some nookie.

-Coralie Fargeat, "The Substance."

-It stops.

-What stops?

-What?

-What stops?

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-Um...

-Bill Hinzman and Danny Philippou,

"Bring Her Back."

-How'd she die? -Piper!

-She's okay.

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She drowned.

[Cellphone rings] Oh!

-JT Mollner, "Strange Darling."

-Oh, I can't let a lady down on her birthday,

now, can I?

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-[Laughs]

Oh, yeah.

-And the Chainsaw Award goes to...

Ryan Coogler, "Sinners."

Whoo!

-Man, this is an incredible honor.

Big thanks to Fangoriaand all of the audiences that voted.

Big thanks to my producing partners,

Zinzi Coogler and Sevak Ohanian.

Big thanks to Warner Bros.

for supporting the film and seeing the vision.

Big, big thanks to everybody at Proximity

who read the draft and worked on it,

came out to New Orleans with us.

And, I mean, I guess the biggest thanks would be

to my actors and to my picture editor,

you know, for making the words seem nice and be in order.

Big thanks to the sound team for making sure

everybody heard everything everybody said.

And, um, just writing the screenplay was so much fun.

I got to think about my time spent with my uncle,

my Uncle James, who inspired the film,

and my time watching movies that I loved

that were inspirations for this.

It was so, so, so satisfying

to put the words in the final draft

and to share it with the people who I love working with.

Can't forget Ludvig Goransson, our composer

and Serena Goransson, who worked on all of the music

that we put down

and, you know, brought that stuff to life.

But it was just it was just an honor, man,

I love having this job.

And, uh, writing was the first --

it was one of the first aspects of filmmaking

that I fell in love with.

It's kind of how I found the career.

So, to be honored for this is just --

it's just flat-out amazing, man.

And thanks for making my first horror script so, so special.

Thank you.

-And now, please welcome the host

of the Fangoria Podcast Network featured show, "Katie Afraidy,"

Katie Hettenbach.

-Viewers of my show, "Katie Afraidy"

know that I'm all about digging into the horror movies

that people love because, well, I love them, too.

The truth is, at the end of the day,

we're all here because we're fans, first and foremost.

And with that shared passion in mind,

I wanted to take a second to briefly explain

for those of you who don't know how the awards

you're currently watching happen,

because honestly, you guys have a lot to do with it.

Computer, give me the goods.

-Yes, Katie.

-From the moment the Chainsaw Award cycle begins,

extreme consideration is given to the fans

who make it all possible.

At the beginning of the process,

a list of potential and relevant films

are pulled together from last year's window of eligibility

and sent out to a nominating body of industry professionals,

filmmakers and critics.

This is how the films for the nomination phase are selected.

Once narrowed down,

the nominated movies are organized onto a ballot

into their corresponding categories

and released to the voting public via Fangoria.com.

From here, horror fans take full control.

It is your vote that selects the winners.

The ballot remains open for several weeks,

ensuring that everybody with a valid e-mail address

has the opportunity to step up for their fright faves.

And just so we're clear,

incoming votes are monitored to guarantee authenticity.

Any votes that come from suspicious

or duplicate e-mails are not counted,

as to make sure the most authentic results are presented.

Once the voting window closes,

the results are tallied and safeguarded until the moment

the envelope is opened

and the Chainsaw is given to the winner.

The winner that you guys choose.

It's important for us to take this time

to acknowledge this aspect of the Chainsaws

because unlike so many other award shows

where voting happens behind closed doors,

Fangoria is dedicated to making sure that you're heard.

Because this show doesn't happen without you.

And as ever, horror belongs to everybody.

Now, with that knowledge imparted,

let us find out who wins next.

Let's do it!

-And now, she's the legendary director of cult classics

like "Blood Diner," "The Being," and "Night Patrol."

Please welcome Jackie Kong.

-One thing to know about me is that I love to travel.

I adore the opportunity to see new things

and experience different customs and perspectives.

For the same reasons, I love international cinema,

whether it be German Expressionism,

French New Wave, Italian neorealism,

the kaiju of Japan or beyond.

You can circle the globe through the movie screen.

When it comes to horror movies,

we all share that universal love of being scared.

Who doesn't like to be frightened?

Nightmares are something we all share.

Though cultures and language may differ,

fear is always understood.

The films in this category represent some of genre cinema's

most recent and powerful entries from around the globe.

The nominees for Best International Movie are...

"Cuckoo."

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"Dangerous Animals."

-Welcome aboard.

-[Screams]

-"Oddity."

-There's nothing that can't be explained.

-"Red Rooms."

[Camera shutter clicks]

"The Ugly Stepsister."

-[Screams]

-And the Chainsaw award goes to...

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..."Oddity."

Congratulations.

-Hi. My name is Damian McCarthy.

I'm the writer and director of "Oddity."

Thank you so much to everybody that voted for our film.

This is really amazing. I'll cherish this.

Thank you to Fangoria,

to all the people at Shudder

for supporting our film from the start.

Uh, my amazing cast and crew,

all fantastic collaborators

and just nice people to spend time with.

It was a great experience.

Letty, Fenton, to everybody up at Bantry House

for letting me in to film a second time after "Caveat"

and all the local support we got here in Bantry.

Uh, thanks to Richard Mitchell for his incredible score.

Brian, for all of your work in the edit.

Uh, it's a very exciting time for horror films.

As a massive horror fan myself,

there's so much cool stuff being made.

So, for me, this is very encouraging,

and I'm just lovely to be part of the conversation.

A very quick special thanks to Paul McDonnell,

Miriam and all the team

because without their hard work,

we wouldn't have this fella here.

So, thank you, Paul.

Um, thank you very much.

-There's no reason the ferocious flesh-hungry dead

can't be a little fabulous.

And luckily, that's something

our next presenter knows all about.

The filmmaker behind the recent "Queens of the Dead."

Please welcome Tina Romero.

-When we consider the concept of something being limited,

the significance of that attribute

is ultimately in the eye of the beholder.

If you're trying to survive an undead apocalypse,

a limited number of windows,

vigilantes, zombies

is a pretty good thing.

A limited amount of ammo or imagination?

Not so much.

When it comes to movies,

a limited release usually refers to a film

that gets a smaller rollout.

Think of it as a boutique, exclusive release.

But as we know, especially in the world of horror,

any film that captures an audience's attention

can become big in our hearts.

Over the years, we've seen regional

and independently made films

move past their humble beginnings

and become deeply ingrained cult movie faves,

some even shaping pop culture forever in the process.

With that in mind,

the films in this category

have captured the hearts of fright fans everywhere

and may well have established themselves

as the genre-defining movies of tomorrow.

The nominees for Best Limited Release are...

"Azrael."

"Frankie Freako."

-He's a keeper. Ow!

-"Freaky Tales."

-Boyd's out there slicing people up with a sword.

-"Little Bites."

-I bet you're a wonderful mother.

-"Get Away."

-Everything is fine. -[Screaming]

-And the Chainsaw Award goes to...

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..."Azrael."

-Holy shit. I actually really wanted this to happen.

Not to be a narcissist, but I did want to win.

I am completely fucking honored to get this.

A long time ago, back when I was, like, 20 years old,

graduating film school,

me and Adam Wingard were in Alabama,

trying to figure out what to make.

And I got a copy of Fangoriamagazine,

and I showed it to him, and I was like,

"We need to make something good enough

that it can get into this magazine."

And that was really the guiding light,

and that was like our guiding light

in our careers moving forward.

It was, you know, this was a magazine

that always meant so much to me as a teenager.

You know, I worked for it as a journalist for a little bit.

I strived to be in it.

I always read it,

and having "Azrael" win this award

is truly insane and a huge gift,

especially amongst all these great nominees

and all their cool films.

Um, you know, I just want to thank Samara Weaving

for being a total badass

and just killing it in the woods of Estonia

for a very long shoot.

My writer, Simon Barrett, old friend Dan Kagan,

amazing producer C2 who paid for this crazy thing.

Bulgarian stunt team, who brought all sorts of mayhem.

And the country of Estonia

who put up with us for a very long time

and were very patient.

But thank you so much.

Thanks to Fangoria, thanks to the heads.

Thanks to Shudder, and love you guys.

-Our next guests are two wildly popular

and influential voices on the genre scene,

and their thoughtful commentary makes horror fans feel alive,

even if they call themselves dead meat.

Please welcome James A. Janisse and Chelsea Rebecca.

-It's hard to believe

that a little less than two decades ago,

the idea of having a full fledged career

in the digital space sounded more like science fiction

than actual fact.

-And back then, if you had suggested

releasing a feature film directly to streaming,

people would have thought you were insane.

-Or they would have asked you what streaming was.

-Fair enough.

-Point is that a lot has changed since then.

Artists and creators saw a new medium

through which to share their work,

and a whole new culture was born.

-And horror fans certainly took full advantage.

From creepypasta to popular YouTube channels

reacting to fright faves and beyond --

-It stands to reason that with the rise of streaming platforms,

filmmakers would also see the value

of having their work have a direct path to the people.

-The films in this category each made a significant impact

in the world of streaming this past year,

crafting unique, nightmarish visions

that kept viewers glued to their screens.

-And while there are now more ways than ever

to discover the movies that we love,

the end result meant that horror fans always win.

-The nominees for Best Streaming Premiere are...

-"Best Wishes to All."

-"Cannibal Mukbang."

-"Gazer."

-If you feel yourself zoning out,

rewind tape.

-"Mr. Crocket."

-Hello, there.

-"There's a Zombie Outside."

-Let's go take a look. -I'm sorry. What?

-And the Chainsaw Award goes to...

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-"Mr. Crocket."

-Thank you for this award. That means a lot.

I wanted to first thank Worthen Brooks, David,

RB, Jenna, Miles, and all the other ones at the studio.

Thank you for the opportunity.

Disney. Hulu.

To my producers, Josh, Sean, Jesse,

my co-writer Carl,

to my leads, Elvis and Jerrica.

Couldn't have done it without you.

And my oldest son, who inspired the whole story.

So, thank you all.

-Rolling around the far reaches of the galaxy,

you're bound to run into some --

-Unusual characters. -It's true.

Robot assassins, eldritch organisms,

and chest-bursting parasites

that leave you dripping with all manner of blood

and goo. -Ooh!

And those are just the opening acts of our next guest.

-Renowned on our planet and many others

as the scumdogs of the universe,

their bone-crunching, fluid-spewing antics

have made them cult icons and heavy metal legends.

-Joining us now as part of their 40th anniversary,

please welcome GWAR.

[Heavy metal music plays]

-If you thought they could have a party

with the most deranged psychos and gorehounds in the galaxy,

and GWAR wasn't going to show up,

then you're dead wrong.

-Just not as dead as the winner of this category.

-Oh, yeah. That's true.

Not that people in several government agencies

haven't tried. -Over the years,

we've seen some pretty fucked up shit --

blood-spewing creatures,

bone-crunching monsters --

-And even a T-Rex born

of a crack cocaine-infused dinosaur egg.

-Hey, that's detailed on our new album,

"The Return of Gor Gor," on gwar.net, right?

[Indistinct grunting]

-I gotta say, I'm pretty impressed

by the lengths of depravity that Fangoriareaders go to

when selecting their favorite film fatalities.

-Not to mention the extreme attention to details.

You guys notice every bit of guts and gristle and gore.

-Which, as it turns out, is pretty damn important.

-In an award show driven by fan votes -- disgusting --

this particular category is extra significant.

-Because this is the one where Fangoriareaders

were asked to write in with their thoughts

on the splatter-filled moment that got their blood pumping.

-And rocked their year in gore!

-Yeah!

-Well, with that in mind, we're proud to say

that the Chainsaw Award for Best Kill goes to...

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Best Kill...

"Terrifier 3"!

[Cheering]

-[Screaming]

-Yeah. -That was insane.

-Yeah. -Congratulations.

-Congratulations. -Congratulations.

-Yes, yes. -There you go.

-Wow. Yes. Wow.

GWAR, guys. Very cool.

Uh, so, made a living cutting up bodies

and winning an award for it.

That's pretty great.

So, on behalf of Damien, who penned the script,

and it's his vision directing

and coming up with these crazy concepts,

who brought together this mythology

for all of you to love,

it's pretty fantastic to accept this

because, you know, there's no committees, no politics.

This is about you, the fans,

watching hundreds of hours of horror films

and deciding this was the cool one.

Who would have thought, right?

Cutting up bodies.

It's pretty great.

Uh, so, thank you.

This is, uh, my prized possession.

I appreciate it, thank you.

-Not only is our next guest the star of modern fright fare

such as "The Mean One" and "Screamboat,"

but he's made an undeniable impact the world over

for his portrayal of Art the clown

in the "Terrifier" films,

capturing the hearts of audiences

with his scary shenanigans

and earning him the title of horror icon in the process.

Please welcome David Howard Thornton.

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-If I said there was an "art" to carrying a horror film.

would you think I was clowning around? [Chuckles]

But seriously,

taking on the mantle of the main character of any story

is not a small task.

And if it happens to be a genre movie,

well, that can make things even more interesting.

Conveying emotion in a heightened space

can be a delicate process,

and addressing the human condition

while in the midst of something darkly fantastic

takes a certain level of skill.

From vampires to serial killers,

body horror to existential dread and beyond,

the performers in this category face insurmountable terrors,

and each brought a level of gravitas, relatability,

to even the most unhinged of nightmares.

These are the performances that shaped the genre of the moment,

all the while ensuring their place

in the horror history of tomorrow.

They made us scream with delight and cheer with fear.

The nominees for Best Lead Performance are...

Lily-Rose Depp, "Nosferatu."

-I have never been so happy.

-Willa Fitzgerald, "Strange Darling."

-You are fucking fantastic.

I have never been so turned on in my life.

-Sally Hawkins, "Bring Her Back."

-No, she's passed.

-Sorry.

-That's alright. You didn't know.

-Michael B. Jordan, "Sinners."

-You twins? -Nah, we cousins.

-Maika Monroe, "Longlegs."

-I never said my prayers. Never once.

They scared me.

-Demi Moore, "The Substance."

-[Giggling]

-Lea Myren, "The Ugly Stepsister."

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Hunter Schafer, "Cuckoo."

-That's a fucking weird way to put it!

-Naomi Scott, "Smile 2."

Sophie Thatcher, "Companion."

-It's not you, it's me.

-And the Chainsaw Award goes to...

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...Demi Moore. "The Substance."

Unfortunately, Miss Moore could not join us tonight,

so I accept this award on her behalf.

-Not only is he a celebrated filmmaker and writer,

but this next individual is also the legendary creator

of "Final Destination."

Please welcome Jeffrey Reddick.

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-Although there's a great deal of paperwork

and technical aspects to make a film,

a movie ultimately is born because of a vision.

Numerous artists come together, working in concert

to bring that vision to life,

each contributing their unique talents

to make something seemingly intangible

into a cinematic dream come true.

To be the artist at the helm of these things is no small task.

Your passion must guide the creativity forward,

and your decisions must be for the betterment of the art.

Because of this enormous responsibility,

and also the unique and wild hearts

that have answered its calling,

many filmmakers have become legends in their own rights,

creators that fans rally behind

and cheer for from the seats in the dark.

The nominees in this category

each declared themselves with remarkable sense of vision,

crafting dreams and nightmares that carried us willingly away.

The nominees for Best Director are

Danny Boyle, "28 Years Later."

Ryan Coogler, "Sinners."

Robert Eggers, "Nosferatu."

Coralie Fargeat, "The Substance."

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Osgood Perkins, "Longlegs."

And the Chainsaw Award goes to...

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...Ryan Coogler, "Sinners."

-Just an incredible, incredible honor, again,

to receive this award.

Big thanks to Fangoria and all the audiences

that watched and voted.

Um, it means the world.

You know, uh, to be a director means, um,

a lot of people have to believe in you before you even,

uh, take that first step onto set.

I'm blessed to have an amazing producer

as a wife in Zinzi Coogler,

and an amazing producer as a friend in Sevak Ohanian.

They've been believing in me for, you know,

well over a decade --

in Zinzi's case, a couple decades.

So, big thanks to them

for making me feel like I could get it done.

And big thanks to the actors who are so, so lovely

and incredible to work with, studio at Warner Bros.,

who supported our vision.

Um, it just meant the world, man.

And taking this award,

I would like to shout out, like, all of my directing,

you know, influences, you know,

um, John Carpenter to Robert Rodriguez,

Spike Lee, Ernest Dickerson,

um, you know, the list goes on.

Um, Guillermo, um, uh...

Rod Serling's "The Twilight Zone"

was always a big influence on me as a filmmaker.

You know, so big thanks to all those incredible folks

whose movies I came up watching.

Um, you know, the task at hand for me on this one

was to try to make a movie

that felt like some of my favorite movies.

Um, and, you know, it was a high,

uh, target to hit for us.

But we had -- we really enjoyed ourselves, um,

aiming at it, you know.

Big, big, big shout-out to, uh,

to Michael Fontaine and the makeup crew,

um, for all of the making sure the blood and guts was artful,

you know, and, uh, and again, a big thanks

to Ludwig Goransson provides some incredible music.

And Ruth Carter for the costumes

and, um, Hannah Beachler for the sets

and Autumn Arkapaw for that incredible cinematography.

Um, you know, you guys,

the audiences who really made it happen for us on this, man.

We'll be forever, forever indebted.

And, um, I can't wait to make my next horror movie.

I don't know when that's going to be,

but I'm hoping God'll bless me with enough time to get it done.

Thank you.

-To present our final award of the evening,

we're joined now by a legendary artist

whose work has made a significant impact

on the fabric of pop culture and cinema.

-This individual first rose to prominence as a cinematographer,

shooting music videos and episodes

of George A. Romero's "Tales from the Darkside"

before entering into a celebrated collaboration

with Spike Lee,

serving as cinematographer of Lee classics

like "She's Gotta Have It,"

"Do the Right Thing," and "Malcolm X."

-I think you already know who it is

because he's an accomplished director himself.

This person is the filmmaker behind such beloved movies

as "Juice," "Surviving the Game," "Bones,"

and the "Tales from the Crypt" movie, "Demon Knight."

-Ohh, "Demon Knight." Truly my favorite.

Please welcome director, writer, producer,

cinematographer, icon... -Icon!

-...Ernest Dickerson! -Whoo-hoo!

-If we're being honest, no matter how grand the fanfare

or far-reaching the ad campaign,

big rollouts for horror movies often tend to feel different.

That's because horror, at its core, is personal.

Through cinema's dark lens of the fantastic,

we can explore the things that scare us

and in the process learn about the world,

each other, and ourselves.

Horror has always had the ability to cut through

the static and address the issues of the day,

or provide the catharsis of escape.

The genre often uses the power of heightened reality

to sell a fiction,

the best of it always speaks to some measure of truth.

The movies in this category each struck a chord the last year,

covering a wide range of topics, themes, and terrors

that spoke to the individual hearts of audience members.

Viciously reimagined fairy tales,

devilish serial killers,

zombie hordes, and so much more

delivered brilliantly realized nightmares

that nonetheless had people coming back for more.

From the haunting power of music's call

to the inescapable clutch of death's icy fingers and beyond,

each of these movies was a cleverly crafted vision

brought to life by the brilliant artists

who use what scares us to speak to the now and the always.

And so the nominees for Best Wide Release are...

"28 Years Later"...

"Bring Her Back"...

"Final Destination: Bloodlines"...

-Death doesn't like it when you mess with his plans.

-..."Heretic"...

"Longlegs"... -[Screams]

-..."Nosferatu"...

"Sinners"... -Let me in! Come on!

-..."Strange Darling"...

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..."The Substance"...

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...and "The Ugly Stepsister."

And so the Chainsaw Award goes to...

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..."Sinners."

Bing! And so I'm here now.

And it is my great honor and my pleasure

to present this next award to the producing team

of Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian

and the producer, director, Mr. Ryan Coogler,

to present to you the FangoriaAward

for the Best Wide Release for "Sinners."

Congratulations to all of you.

-Oh, man, this is awesome.

Thank you guys so much.

On behalf of Ryan, myself, and our partner Zinzi,

this means the world and of course, our incredible cast,

our amazing crew,

and of course all our partners at Warner Bros.

Thank you to the Fangoria audiences that voted for us.

-I want to say thanks to all of the audiences

that showed up for the film, that lined up

and saw it multiple times in different formats,

and kept the conversation going for us online.

Um, it meant -- it meant the world to us

to release something like this.

Um, it was my first time making a horror movie.

I didn't know if it would be embraced or not.

Um, but -- but it really just -- it warmed our hearts.

And to have, um, Fangoria present this award to us,

man, it just -- it just means -- it means the world.

Brings everything full circle.

Um, big shout out to our crew,

um, you know, and everybody who worked really hard,

um, you know, for -- for every department.

You know, big shout out to Mike Fontaine, who did makeup for us.

I see this -- I see this, uh, this going through the skull.

It makes me think -- It makes me think of Mike.

So shout out to Mike. We love you.

Um, just thanks to everybody who was involved.

-Well, Barb -- Can I call you Barb?

-You can call me Barb.

-Barbara Crampton, it seems, uh,

we've reached the end of the show.

-So much for space being infinite,

but I suppose that even for such a celebratory night,

it's best not to overstay our welcome.

-I mean, all the same, it was a great night

celebrating the movies that we love.

-And maybe we even learned a thing or two along the way.

-Uh, did we? I mean, is this gonna be like,

you know, a show that ends with a moral,

like Mr. T coming out to tell us to drink milk

and eat our vitamins? -Well, that depends on

your relationship with lactose. -Farty.

-But -- But, no, Josh.

You know, it's still Fangoria,

and everything we need to know

comes from the horror movies we love.

For example, we learned that

two Michael B. Jordans are better than one.

-Ah, I get it.

And like how "The Substance" reminded us

not to lay down next to the stars

in the Hollywood Walk of Fame because, um, you know, filth.

-Yeah, exactly. -Or how "28 Years Later"

taught us that people really pay attention

when a zombie has a big, fat, juicy --

-Appetite!

-Right. [Clears throat]

-Yeah, you're absolutely right.

But -- But no matter the tidbits and bon mots

we take away from each individual film,

the greatest lesson of all

is that horror is better than ever and here to stay.

-Aww, who could argue with that?

-Don't argue with me. -I won't.

-Yeah, so from our little corner of the universe to yours...

have a good night.

-And, uh, stay scared.

-[Laughs]

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