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Fangoria Chainsaw Awards 2026 presenters announced: Lin Shaye…

Mick Garris, Kelli Maroney, Peaches Christ and Patrick Brice also join the presenter list for this year's genre awards, announced exclusively; the trophy, fittingly, is a chainsaw.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on BBN Newsroom
Published 1:16 PM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

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First reported by Variety: “Fangoria Chainsaw Awards 2026 Presenters Announced: Lin Shaye, Tracie Thoms, John Kassir and More Horror Icons (EXCLUSIVE)”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 1:16 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.

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

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOn to the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, where the presenters list is out, and it is a who's who of horror.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorLin Shaye from Insidious, Mink Stole from Pink Flamingos, and John Kassir, the voice of the Crypt Keeper, are all on it.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTracie Thoms from Death Proof, Felissa Rose from Sleepaway Camp, and Patrick Brice from Creep too! That is a stacked lineup!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorMick Garris, Kelli Maroney and Peaches Christ round it out.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA room full of people who have survived every movie they ever made. I'd hand them the trophy and then back away slowly.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWise. Dr. Byte, I hear you have a gadget that is already plotting against someone.