Horror fans, prepare yourselves. NYX UK has unveiled a blood-curdling schedule for January 2025, packed with spine-tingling premieres, cult classics, and even a celebration of horror master John Carpenter's birthday. With a mix of paranormal thrills, urban legends, and exploitation gems, there’s something for every fan of the macabre.
This month features twelve Channel premieres, including two highly anticipated directorial debuts. Jackson Stewart’s Beyond the Gates (Fri, Jan 24, 9 PM) takes viewers on a haunting fantasy adventure with genre icons Barbara Crampton, Brea Grant, and Graham Skipper. Meanwhile, Padraig Reynolds’ shocking and stylish Rites of Spring (Sat, Jan 10, 9 PM), starring AJ Bowen, promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. Robbie Banfitch’s acclaimed found-footage horror The Outwaters debuts on Fri, Jan 31, 9 PM, offering an experimental twist on terror.
Classic Horror and Sci-Fi Delights
Lovers of vintage Sci-Fi can revisit iconic films like Contamination (Thurs, Jan 2, 9 PM), Luigi Cozzi’s gory homage to Alien, as well as British classics The Day of the Triffids (Fri, Jan 3, 5 PM) and The Earth Dies Screaming (Thurs, Jan 16, 5 PM).
Exploitation fans can dive into the controversial realms of 70s horror with late-night screenings of Lisa: She Wolf of the SS (Fri, Jan 3, 11 PM), Girl Slaves of Morgana Le Fay (Fri, Jan 31, 11 PM), and Flavia the Heretic (Sat, Jan 10, 11 PM).
Global Frights and New Favorites
Chilean vampire thriller Eternal Blood (Fri, Jan 9, 9 PM) and Hong Kong psychological horror Forest of Death (Sun, Jan 11, 9 PM) bring international chills to your screens.
A Birthday Tribute to John Carpenter
On Thursday, Jan 16, NYX UK celebrates the legendary John Carpenter with a double feature starting at 9 PM. The night kicks off with the timeless slasher Halloween, which cemented Jamie Lee Curtis as a scream queen. At 11 PM, catch Carpenter’s underrated supernatural thriller The Ward, starring Amber Heard.
New Series: Galveston’s Cavern of Creeps
Thursday, Jan 30, at 7 PM marks the premiere of Galveston’s Cavern of Creeps, a hilarious and sinister new horror-comedy series. Follow Galveston, a wisecracking demon with apocalyptic ambitions, and his unlikely sidekick Jack, a lovable horror buff. The series blends supernatural antics with clever commentary on horror classics, B-movie treasures, and forgotten gems. The first episode spotlights The Giant Gila Monster, with new episodes airing weekly.
NYX UK’s January lineup is a treasure trove of terror. Whether you’re into slasher legends, paranormal chills, or cult classics, there’s plenty to keep you glued to your screen.
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