The 2025 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards

Horror fans, prepare for liftoff. The 2025 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards are launching into orbit with an homage to space-horror, premiering Sunday, October 19 at 9:00 p.m. ET on Shudder. Heart eyes for Josh Ruben, screams for Barbara Crampton—together the duo will co-host horror’s biggest night, guiding fans through the genre’s finest achievements across film, television, and gaming.

Crampton and Ruben won’t be alone. Debbie Rochon will narrate the show from liftoff to last scream, and the presenter lineup is stacked: Ryan Coogler (Sinners), Ernest Dickerson (Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight), and David Howard Thornton (Terrifier) will take the stage, while shock rock legends GWAR unleash their signature spectacle to present Best Kill. They’ll be joined by Shannon Purser, Felissa Rose, Tiffany Shepis, Bill Moseley, Jeffrey Reddick, Peaches Christ, Reece Feldman, and many more!

Tune in on Sunday, October 19 at 9:00 p.m. ET on Shudder to see which nominees fans sent on a victory mission. And follow FANGORIA across socials for behind-the-scenes transmissions from your favorite stars, stories from set, and more!