NYX UK is gearing up for a thrilling February with a packed programme celebrating the horror genre. From February 10 to February 16, Women in Horror Week shines a spotlight on the extraordinary impact of women in horror, presenting a lineup of films that are as empowering as they are terrifying. Meanwhile, Zombie Week, running from February 3 to February 9, offers a deep dive into the undead with iconic films that have defined the zombie subgenre.
Women in Horror Week kicks off on February 10 with Axelle Carolyn’s debut feature, Soulmate (2013). This gothic ghost story explores grief and the supernatural with an emotionally charged narrative, haunting cinematography, and a score that lingers long after the final frame. Marina de Van’s Dark Touch (2013) follows on February 11, a chilling tale of trauma and psychological horror that blends supernatural elements with poignant social commentary.
On February 12, Ida Lupino’s The Hitch-Hiker (1953) takes centre stage. A groundbreaking noir thriller, it solidified Lupino’s legacy as the first woman to direct a film in the genre, delivering a tense road movie that remains as gripping as ever. The Soska Sisters’ 2019 reimagining of Rabid airs on February 13, offering a feminist twist on Cronenberg’s 1977 classic with their trademark mix of gore and sharp social critique.
February 14 sees the channel premiere of Deathcember (2019), a festive anthology of horror shorts helmed by an impressive roster of directors, including Vivienne Vaughn, Sonia Escolano, and Ama Lea. Amy Holden Jones’ The Slumber Party Massacre (1982) follows on February 15, a cult slasher classic known for its clever subversion of genre tropes and commentary on gender dynamics. The week concludes on February 16 with the harrowing 2010 remake of I Spit on Your Grave, a controversial and powerful exploration of revenge and resilience, anchored by Sarah Butler’s intense performance.
Before the women take the spotlight, NYX UK presents Zombie Week, a celebration of the living dead from February 3 to February 9. The programme begins with Lucio Fulci’s Zombie (1979), a visceral Italian horror classic known for its striking visuals and infamous gore sequences. February 4 honours George A. Romero with a double bill of The Crazies (1973) and Night of the Living Dead (1968), showcasing his pioneering vision of societal decay and relentless undead terror.
February 5 brings Tombs of the Blind Dead (1972), introducing the chilling Templar Knights, followed by its sequel, Return of the Evil Dead (1973), on February 6. The Blind Dead saga reaches its haunting conclusion on February 7 with Night of the Seagulls (1975). On February 8, Umberto Lenzi’s Nightmare City (1980) delivers chaotic undead mayhem, while February 9 concludes the week with Fulci’s The House by the Cemetery (1981), a fitting finale to this journey through zombie cinema.
Finally, from February 25, NYX UK debuts Dark Rewind, a nostalgic TV series hosted by the charismatic August Kyss. Each episode revisits iconic 80s horror films, starting with the channel premiere of Sleepaway Camp (1983), a slasher known for its creative kills and unforgettable twist ending.
Whether you’re celebrating the creativity of women in horror or braving the undead apocalypse, NYX UK promises a February filled with chills and thrills for every horror fan.
