Last Updated on October 20, 2025 by Angel Melanson
We put the power in your hands, nearly 1 million of you(!?) painstakingly cast your votes for the best in horror, and it's almost time to find out the winners of the 2025 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards. Each year, we celebrate the best horror movies and horror television as decided by your votes. This year features heavy hitters like Sinners, 28 Years Later, Nosferatu, and The Substance, along with indie gems like sleeper hit The Ugly Stepsister, Oddity, and Little Bites. (You can find our full list of 2025 nominees here.)
We're taking the show to space with our out-of-this-world hosts, Barbara Crampton and Josh Ruben. But Barbara and Josh aren't alone out there; they've invited some friends along for the festivities. Tune in to see Gwar, the Boulet Brothers, Biqtch Puddin, Dead Meat, Felissa Rose, Ryan Coogler, and more come together for an incredible star filled night among the stars.
If you're wondering how to watch the Chainsaw Awards, fret not. We put together this handy guide of FAQ for you.
What Time Are The 2025 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards?
The 2025 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards will air on Sunday, October 19th. The show begins at 6 pm PT/9 pm ET.
How Long Are The 2025 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards?
This year's show clocks in at 89 minutes. We have lots to celebrate, but managed to keep it in the realm of a tight feature (we love our 90-minute horrors!). We won't be keeping our East Coast friends up too late on a Sunday night, but we've still packed plenty of party into the punch.
How To Watch The 2025 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards
The 2025 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards are streaming live exclusively on Shudder. That means you'll need to sign up for a subscription ahead of time! Shudder offers a 7-day free trial, but trust us, it's worth sticking around after that. One of the few streaming services curated by actual humans (horror-loving humans at that), like our pal Sam Zimmerman. You don't even have to take my word for it, just take a quick peek at the horror gold they're offering this month. On Shudder, it's Halloween year-round.
To find the Chainsaw Awards: Once you have a Shudder account, you'll need to sign in, then navigate to the “Shudder TV” option at the top of your screen. This will take you to the live streams. This will look slightly different depending on the device you're using to stream, but the general concept will be the same. Navigate to Shudder TV and you're set to watch along live!
If you missed the Sunday night live stream, you can still catch the Chainsaw Awards streaming live on Shudder! And you can find a full list of the 2025 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards winners right here.
We're so excited to shine a spotlight on the incredible creatives making our favorite genre the best place to be. Join us Sunday night, and show us how you're celebrating the evening, whether you're sporting a space chic outfit or enjoying a spooktacular snack spread. Follow along on FANGORIA socials to join the party.
2025 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards Ballot
Impress your friends with your predictions! Check out the full list of 2025 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards nominees below, and download the official ballot to share your picks for this year's winners. Click here to download a PDF version.
And a special thanks to our sponsors for helping us celebrate a year filled with out of this world horror movies.
