Fangoria Chainsaw Awards 2026 Presenters Announced: Lin Shaye, Tracie Thoms, John Kassir and More Horror Icons (EXCLUSIVE)

Fangoria Chainsaw Awards 2026 Presenters Announced: Lin Shaye, Tracie Thoms, John Kassir and More Horror Icons (EXCLUSIVE) Courtesy of Fangoria A slew of horror and genre stars are set to present at this year’s Fangoria Chainsaw Awards. Lin Shaye (“Insidious”), Mink Stole (“Pink Flamingos”), John Kassir (“Tales from the Crypt”), Mick Garris (“Masters of Horror”), Peaches Christ, Felissa Rose (“Sleepaway Camp”), Kelli Maroney (“Night of the Comet”), Tracie Thoms (“Death Proof”) and Patrick Brice (“Creep”) are among the presenters revealed to give awards out during this year’s ceremony. Devon Sawa (“Final Destination,” “Chucky”) is set to host the ceremony, which will also include appearances from makeup effects legend Rick Baker, Dee Wallace (“Cujo”), James A. Janisse of Dead Meat and Biqtch Puddin’. Popular on Variety “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” and “Dust Bunny” are tied for top honors with nine nominations each, followed by “Backrooms” with six nods. The 2026 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards will air on Oct. 25 at 9 p.m. ET on Shudder.Here’s the full list of categories and presenters:Best Costume Design — Spencer Williams and Kelli MaroneyBest Creature FX — John KassirBest Documentary Feature — Dr. Emily Zarka and Vander Von OddBest International Movie — Aurora PerrineauBest Limited Release Movie — Krsy Fox and Adam Marcinowski (as Big Baby)Best Makeup FX — Darren Stein and Peaches ChristBest Non-Fiction Series — Isa Mazzei and Sarah LindBest Score — Curtis Rx and Cerina VincentBest Series — Julia Marchese and Teri GambleBest Streaming Premiere Movie — Patrick BriceBest Supporting Performance — Tracie ThomsBest Video Game — Alanah PearceBest Screenplay — Dr. Stephen Graham JonesBest Director — Mick Garris and William MaloneBest Lead Performance — Mink StoleBest Wide Release Movie — Lin ShayeBest Kill — Tiffany Shepis and Felissa RoseBest First Feature — Chris ColferBest Cinematography — Dylan ClarkEditor’s Eyeball — Phil Nobile Jr. More from Variety