Reaper Award
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Home Media Magazine
| Reaper Award | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Direct-to-video horror films |
| Sponsored by | Dread Central Home Media Magazine |
| Location | Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel |
| Country | United States |
| Hosted by | Steve Barton |
| First award | 2009 |
| Website | http://www.homemediamagazine.com/awards/reaper-award-winners-through-years  |
The Reaper Awards is an annual awards show presented by Home Media Magazine and Dread Central to honor the best horror genre home video releases.[1] Fans can vote online for their favorite DVD and Blu-ray releases in categories selected by the show's judges. Winners receive the "Grimmy Award", a hand-crafted Grim Reaper trophy.[2]
The first award ceremony launched at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles, CA on October 13, 2009. The ceremony was originally closed to the public, but a limited number of tickets were later offered for sale. The pre-dinner cocktail reception was still reserved for industry insiders.[3] It was held there again October 12, 2010.[4][5]
Judges include Steve Barton of Dread Central and Ryan Turek of Shock Till You Drop.[6] Past celebrity judges have included filmmakers Roger Corman[7] and Mick Garris.[8]
The award itself was designed and sculpted by FearWerx and EMCE Toys.[9]