NYX UK, the premier destination for horror fans, has revealed a spine-tingling lineup for November 2024, offering a thrilling assortment of fourteen channel premieres. These include supernatural horrors, cult classics, and genre-defying films that promise to deliver chills, laughs, and frights throughout the month.
The channel's November offerings are led by Tony Reames' SPOOKT (2023), starring Eric Roberts, which premieres on Wednesday, November 6 at 9pm. This supernatural horror has garnered attention for its eerie atmosphere and gripping performances, cementing it as a must-watch. Horror-comedy lovers will be delighted by STAGE FRIGHT (2014), Jerome Sable’s delightful and bizarre musical mashup of Friday the 13th and Glee, airing Friday, November 22 at 9pm. Starring Minnie Driver and Meatloaf, this film blends slasher thrills with show tunes in an unforgettable combination.
For fans of body horror, SPRING (2014), directed by the critically acclaimed duo Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, debuts on Friday, November 15 at 9pm. This genre-bending film masterfully blends romance and horror, creating a unique cinematic experience that is both beautiful and unsettling.
Celebrating Boris Karloff: A Legendary Double Bill
In addition to these modern hits, NYX UK will celebrate the birthday of the legendary horror icon Boris Karloff on Sunday, November 23, with a special double feature. At 5pm, tune in for THE GHOUL (1933), a chilling classic that showcases Karloff at his terrifying best. Following that, at 7pm, the channel will screen THE TERROR (1963), a gothic thriller directed by Roger Corman, featuring Karloff and a young Jack Nicholson. This double bill will span Karloff’s illustrious career, providing fans with a glimpse into his vast contribution to horror cinema.
Sci-Fi Classics and Giallo Gems
November also brings a couple of cult science-fiction premieres to the lineup. Roger Corman's influential IT CONQUERED THE WORLD (1956) will debut on Friday, November 8 at 5pm. This classic B-movie stars Peter Graves, Lee Van Cleef, and Beverly Garland, and is known for its low-budget but high-impact commentary on Cold War fears. Fans of 1950s creature features will also be excited for THE MOLE PEOPLE (1956), airing Friday, November 16 at 5pm. Directed by Virgil W. Vogel, the film is renowned for its imaginative creature design and otherworldly plot.
Fans of Italian giallo won’t be left out either. SHORT NIGHT OF GLASS DOLLS (1971), directed by Aldo Lado, a haunting thriller with surreal imagery, premieres Thursday, November 21 at 9pm. Another Italian horror delight, BEYOND THE DOOR (1974), debuts on Tuesday, November 12 at 9pm. Co-directed by Ovidio G. Assonitis and often compared to The Exorcist, this film is a perfect example of Italy’s talent for creating atmospheric, supernatural horror.
Cult Classics and Horror Documentaries
The late-night offerings continue with NIGHT OF THE SEAGULLS (1975), a cult Spanish horror film directed by Amando de Ossorio, screening Tuesday, November 19 at 9pm. This film is the final installment in de Ossorio's famous "Blind Dead" series, making it a nostalgic highlight for fans of 70s horror.
Fans looking to dive deep into the making of horror will not want to miss UNEARTHED & UNTOLD: THE PATH TO PET SEMETARY (2017) on Friday, November 29 at 9pm. This comprehensive documentary explores the creation of Stephen King's Pet Sematary (1989), one of the most iconic horror films of the late 20th century.
1980s Horror Galore
Primetime also brings a trio of 80s cult favorites, beginning with MAUSOLEUM (1983), a demonic horror film set to premiere Friday, November 1 at 9pm. Fans of gritty, dystopian sci-fi will love FUTURE KILL (1985), which screens Friday, November 8 at 9pm, offering a unique blend of punk aesthetics and horror. Rounding out the 80s horror selection is THE PROWLER (1981) on Tuesday, November 5 at 9pm. Featuring groundbreaking special effects by Tom Savini, this slasher classic promises gory, suspenseful thrills.
1960s Horror Comedy and Psychological Thrillers
For a lighter, spooky touch, CARRY ON SCREAMING (1966), the beloved horror-comedy spoof from Gerald Thomas, premieres Friday, November 22 at 5pm. Starring Fenella Fielding OBE, this hilarious entry in the Carry On series pokes fun at classic horror tropes. The month’s premieres will close out with SPIDER BABY (1967) on Friday, November 29 at 5pm, a surreal and chilling psychological thriller starring Lon Chaney Jr., in one of his most memorable roles.
With this exceptional lineup of new premieres, genre-defining classics, and tribute screenings, NYX UK continues to prove itself as the go-to channel for horror aficionados. Whether you're a fan of 80s slashers, sci-fi thrillers, or timeless classics, there's something for every horror fan to enjoy this November!
Watch NYX UK on Freeview channel 271, as well as on various streaming platforms.