1996 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards

Last updated
5th Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
DateSaturday, June 29, 1996
Site LAX Wyndham, Los Angeles, California
Hosted by Rick Overton
Scott LaRose
Highlights
Best Picture Se7en

The 1996 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards ceremony, presented by Fangoria magazine and Creation Entertainment, honored the best horror films of 1995 and took place on June 29, 1996, at the LAX Wyndham in Los Angeles, California. For the second year in a row, the ceremony was hosted by comedians Rick Overton and Scott LaRose.

Contents

Ceremony

The event was held as part of Fangoria's annual Weekend of Horrors convention, in partnership with Creation Entertainment. Attendees at the convention included special effects artist Gabe Bartalos, Ken Foree, Betsy Palmer, and Dick Warlock.

Presenters

Winners and nominees

Awards

Best Studio/Big-Budget Film
Best Independent/Low-Budget Film
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Screenplay
Best Soundtrack
Best Makeup Effects
Worst Film

Fangoria Hall of Fame Award

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