FANGORIA’s First in Fright Panel to Unveil 2026 Chainsaw Awards Host and Deliver Exclusive Victorian Psycho Experience at San Diego Comic-Con

Horror fans attending San Diego Comic-Con 2026 are in for a terrifyingly exciting evening as FANGORIA prepares to take over Room 23ABC with its highly anticipated ‘First in Fright’ Panel, featuring major announcements, special guests, and an immersive genre experience.

Taking place on Friday, July 24, from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM PT at the San Diego Convention Center, the panel will spotlight the future of horror and genre filmmaking while delivering exclusive reveals for fans of the macabre.

The evening’s biggest announcement will be the official reveal of the host for the 2026 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards: acclaimed genre favorite Devon Sawa.

Known for his memorable performances across horror and genre titles including Final Destination, Idle Hands, and Chucky, Sawa will lead the celebration of horror’s biggest films, performances, and creators when the 2026 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards premiere on Shudder on October 25, 2026.

The announcement will give Comic-Con attendees the first official look at what horror fans can expect from the upcoming awards ceremony, which continues FANGORIA’s long-running tradition of honoring the genre’s most innovative voices.

Beyond the Chainsaw Awards reveal, the First in Fright panel will also feature an immersive spotlight on the upcoming psychological horror-thriller Victorian Psycho.

Director Zachary Wigon will join the panel to discuss the chilling new project, with attendees receiving a special in-room experience designed to bring the unsettling world of Victorian Psycho directly to the convention floor.

The unique activation promises to deliver a memorable moment for horror fans, combining the atmosphere of the film with the theatrical energy that makes FANGORIA events a must-see destination for genre enthusiasts.

With a major Chainsaw Awards reveal, a genre icon stepping into the hosting spotlight, and an exclusive Victorian Psycho experience, FANGORIA’s Comic-Con panel is shaping up to be one of the must-attend horror events of the convention.