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Horror's 'Obsession' Reigns Supreme at Chainsaw Awards
26 Oct
Summary
- Obsession' secured five trophies, including Best Director and Lead Performance.
- The fan-voted horror awards celebrated film, television, and gaming achievements.
- 'Backrooms' and 'Widow's Bay' also received multiple accolades.
The film 'Obsession' emerged as the night's biggest winner at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, securing five prestigious accolades. Among its victories were Best Director for Curry Barker and Best Lead Performance awarded to Inde Navarrette. The fan-voted ceremony, dedicated to celebrating excellence in horror across film, television, and gaming, was hosted by Devon Sawa and premiered on Shudder.
Further recognizing creative achievements, 'Backrooms' garnered three awards, including Best First Feature and Best Cinematography. Television was represented with 'Widow's Bay' taking home the award for Best Series. In the gaming realm, 'Resident Evil: Requiem' was honored as Best Video Game, showcasing the breadth of horror's influence.
Special recognition was also given to emerging talents. Joe Bird received an Editor's Eyeball Award for his burgeoning career in horror, notably for his work on "Talk to Me." A second Editor's Eyeball Award celebrated James A. Janisse and Chelsea Rebecca for their popular horror YouTube channel, "Dead Meat." These awards highlight the vibrant and ever-evolving landscape of the horror community.
