2023 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards

25th Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
Presented byFangoria
Announced onJanuary 27, 2023 (2023-01-27)
Presented onMay 21, 2023 (2023-05-21)
Highlights
Most awardsThe Black Phone and Prey (3)

The 25th Fangoria Chainsaw Awards is an award ceremony presented for horror films that were released in 2022. The nominees were announced on January 27, 2023.[1] The ceremony took place on May 23, 2023.[2]

Winners and nominees

Best Wide Release Best Limited Release
Best First Feature Best Streaming Premiere
Best International Movie Best Series
Best Lead Performance Best Supporting Performance
Best Director Best Documentary Feature
  • Pennywise: The Story of IT
    • The Found Footage Phenomenon
    • In Search of Darkness: Part III
    • Living with Chucky
    • This is Gwar
Best Cinematography Best Screenplay
Best Score Best Make-Up FX
Best Costume Design Best Creature FX
Best Non-Fiction Series or Miniseries Best Short
  • Close Your Eyes
    • Blink
    • Guts
    • Meat Friend
    • O, Glory
Best Amityville Best Kill (write-in category)

Killing Allie — Terrifier 2

Editor's Eyeball on the Future Award
Awarded new in 2023, winners were selected by the Fangoria editorial team in the spirit of looking ahead in horror. This award recognizes emerging talent in the horror space who made a significant impact in the horror industry in the last year.
INAUGURAL WINNERS

References

  1. ^ Gilchrist, Todd (January 27, 2023). "Jordan Peele's 'Nope,' Ti West's 'Pearl' Lead Fangoria's Chainsaw Award Nominations". Variety. Archived from the original on April 24, 2023. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  2. ^ "Fangoria 2023 Chainsaw Awards Only On SHUDDER". chainsawawards.org. Archived from the original on April 24, 2023. Retrieved April 24, 2023.