On Friday, September 22, 2017, podcaster and writer Santos Ellin Jr. passed away. A dedicated fan of the horror genre as well as a critic, Santos was the type who loved what he loved, no matter what others thought. From his fierce defense of THE MANITOU to his story of a chance meeting with Guillermo Del Toro that inspired him to write about film, Santos never failed to entertain. And inspire others as well. I ask that you join in me in asking the Rondo Awards to give an award to Santos in his memory.