Production house CREATORVC’s fan-favourite documentary film In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999 was named Best Documentary Feature at Sunday night’s Fangoria Chainsaw Awards broadcast on Shudder, with the film’s writer/director David Weiner present to receive the coveted Chainsaw skull statuette.
Hosted this year by Devon Sawa, the annual Fangoria Chainsaw Awards honor the best in horror film, television, and gaming, as well as the genre’s legacy. Winners are chosen entirely by horror fans through online voting.
“I’m tremendously honored that In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999 was voted Best Documentary Feature by the horror community, especially given the incredible nominees in this category” says Writer/Director David Weiner. “What a wonderful validation for all the blood, sweat and tears that go into making these long-form In Search of Darkness documentaries. This Fangoria Chainsaw award win not only illuminates the indelible production tales and contextual insights shared by our onscreen horror legends; it helps to preserve the importance of these genre-inclusive stories for future generations. I congratulate exec producer Robin Block and our top-tier CREATORVC team. It’s a privilege to work alongside them to produce these projects time and time again, and I’m so glad to have this bloody cherry on top of In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999.”
“We’re incredibly proud that In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999 has won the Chainsaw award” adds Executive Producer Robin Block. “The horror community built this series, and the way fans have rallied around it, film after film, still blows me away. To be recognised by Fangoria makes this one really special. I want to thank the brilliant CREATORVC team and David Weiner, whose passion and knowledge drive every instalment. Most of all, thank you to our contributors and backers. You made this possible, and this award is for you. We want In Search of Darkness to keep going for many years to come, and with your support, it will.”
The visionary team of writer/director David Weiner and executive producer Robin Block are currently in production on In Search of Darkness ’70s, the sixth entry in the Fangoria Chainsaw award-winning/Rondo Hatton Award-nominated documentary series.
In Search of Darkness ’70s takes on horror’s most influential decade with CREATORVC’s acclaimed long-form documentary format. The documentary explores a specially curated selection of films and TV from 1970 through 1979, reflecting on one of the grittiest, most revolutionary, and blockbuster decades of film ever recorded. From the most legendary movie titles to the many eclectic, deep cuts waiting to be rediscovered, top filmmakers, actors, and experts shine the spotlight on ’70s horror with candid observations, personal experiences, and critical analysis to celebrate and re-contextualize this amazing time in horror history.
