By Jon Donnis
NYX UK is delivering a terrifying lineup this February, packed with cult classics, gruesome horror and supernatural chills. Leading the charge is the Channel premiere of BIG BAD WOLVES, the critically acclaimed Israeli psychological thriller from Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado. Blending dark comedy with an unsettling narrative, the film arrives on Friday 21 February at 9pm, offering a gripping and thought-provoking experience.
The month is stacked with ten other Channel premieres, including two of Herschell Gordon Lewis’s notorious splatter flicks, TWO THOUSAND MANIACS! on Monday 24 February at 9pm and THE WIZARD OF GORE on Wednesday 19 February at 9pm. Fans of vintage horror can also enjoy PARASITE on Wednesday 26 February at 9pm, the cult sci-fi horror from Charles Band, and Bob Clarke’s quirky undead gem CHILDREN SHOULDN’T PLAY WITH DEAD THINGS on Sunday 23 February at 9pm. Rounding out the roster of gruesome classics is Jeff Lieberman’s SQUIRM, a nightmarish tale of carnivorous worms, airing on Friday 28 February at 9pm.
For lovers of European horror, there are two unmissable Channel premieres. On Friday 14 February at 9pm, Jesús Franco’s erotic horror LORNA THE EXORCIST makes its debut, while on Thursday 20 February at 9pm, Lucio Fulci’s unnerving supernatural thriller THE PSYCHIC takes centre stage.
Classic British sci-fi horror is also on offer, with Val Guest’s QUATERMASS 2 and THE ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN featuring as part of FrightFest Saturday Night Scares, presented by Alan Jones. Adding to the mix is the eerie supernatural horror THE NORLIS TAPES, directed by Dan Curtis, which airs on Thursday 27 February at 9pm.
Thursday nights at 7pm continue to bring the mischievous horror-comedy GALVASTON’S CAVERN OF CREEPS. This darkly entertaining series follows the antics of Galvaston, a sarcastic demon scheming to end the world, and his unexpected friendship with Jack, an endearingly clueless horror enthusiast. The series continues with Channel premieres of two beloved 50s creature features, Roger Corman’s THE WASP WOMAN and Fred F. Sears’ THE GIANT CLAW.
With a mix of shocking gore, eerie atmospheres and nostalgic horror fun, NYX UK’s February schedule is set to keep fans of the genre thoroughly entertained.
