Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards

The Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Award, abbreviated to Rondo Award or Rondo, is a fan-based award where the public votes for a variety of individuals, entities, and media nominated in the horror genre.[1] The award has been likened to a "Horror Oscar,"[2] and is considered a "coveted" prize in the horror community. [3]

"Honoring the best in classic horror research, creativity and film preservation," according to its website, the Rondo award has no corporate backing or institutional sponsorship.[4]

Named in honor of actor Rondo Hatton, the awards have been presented annually since 2002 and selected via an open vote; any individual may cast a ballot. Nominees are chosen by a committee, although any individual can nominate either themselves or others via the award's official forum.

Although the Rondo award was initially created to honor individuals and figures associated with classic horror, the award also recognizes contemporary achievements, such as best film and book of the year and best television presentation of the year.

The Rondo award website is run by Dave Colton,[5] moderator of The Classic Horror Film Board forum where nominations and winners are announced.[6]

References
  1. Stockman, Tom. Rondo Hatton, Hollywood's Real Quasimodo. Pub. 11 June 2011
  2. Collis, Clark. Killer POV horror podcast team reassembles as Shock Waves. 2 May 2016. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  3. PAN'S LABYRINTH Wins The RONDO!!! Who Else Has The Coveted RONDO? Ain't it Cool News
  4. Dave Colton. "Rondo Award (About)". Rondo Award. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
  5. Dave Colton. "Rondo Award website". Rondo Award. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
  6. "The Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Award". The Classic Horror Film Board. Retrieved January 27, 2019.


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