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Crime dramas, action thrillers and sci-fi adventures headline the May line-up on LEGEND, with UK TV premieres for prison drama A VIOLENT MAN, starring an outstanding Craig Fairbrass and UNCHAINED, a riveting crime thriller starring Adrien Brody, Antonio Banderas and John Malkovich.

Channel premieres include two Dominic Cooper  thrillers, STRATTON and THE ESCAPIST, which also stars Brian Cox and Joseph Fiennes. Then there’s hard-hitting Brit gangster drama WE STILL KILL THE OLD WAY, and superior sci-fi drama THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT, starring Ashton Kutcher.

Plus, there are first time showings for the star-studded LUCKY NUMBER SLEVIN, with Josh Harnett, Bruce Willis, Ben Kingsley and Morgan Freeman, the all-action sci-fi thriller DOUBLE TEAM, which teams Jean-Claude Van Damme and Mickey Rourke, and Italian WW2 film COMMANDOS, starring Lee Van Cleef.

Also, the cult fantasy / science fiction anthology series THE TWILIGHT ZONE, continues on Saturday nights with Season 2.

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Details in transmission order:

Fri 3 May @ 22:45 – LUCKY NUMBER SLEVIN (2005) *Channel Premiere

A case of mistaken identity lands Slevin Kelevra (Josh Hartnett) into the middle of a war being plotted by two of New York City’s most rival crime bosses, ‘The Boss’ (Morgan Freeman) and ‘The Rabbi’ (Ben Kingsley). Under constant surveillance by Detective Brikowski (Stanley Tucci) and assassin Goodkat (Bruce Willis), Slevin must get them before they get him.

Saturdays from  4 May @ 20.30 – THE TWILIGHT ZONE (1960)

A classic anthology of sci-fi, suspense and goose-bump-inducing tales that explore ‘a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man’. Filled with invention and irony, the stories are tightly constructed, oftentimes containing cautionary themes and frequently ending with an unexpected plot twist.

Sat 4 May @ 21:00 – THE ESCAPIST (2008) *Channel Premiere

Fourteen years into a life sentence, convict Frank Perry (Brian Cox) plans to escape from prison after learning his estranged daughter has fallen ill. He develops an ingenious escape plan and recruits a dysfunctional band of escapists – misfits with a mutual dislike for one other but united by their desire to escape their hell hole of an existence. Also stars Dominic Cooper and Joseph Fiennes.

Thurs 9 May @ 21:00 – THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT (2003) *Channel Premiere

Evan Treborn (Ashton Kutcher) has lost crucial moments of his life, his childhood scarred by a series of terrifying events he can’t remember. When Evan realises that by reading his diaries,

he can unlock the past and go back in time, he tries to reclaim the missing memories by tampering with the past… with unexpected and disastrous results.

Sat 11 May @ 21:00 – STRATTON (2017) *Channel Premiere

Stratton (Dominic Cooper) is a dedicated SBS operative working alongside MI5. After losing his American counterpart on a mission, Stratton meets Sumner (Connie Nielsen) from MI6, who happens to have a past with Barofski, the terrorist he was targeting. Sumner deploys a team to capture him, and it becomes a race against time for the team to track down Barofski before he unleashes terror on London.

Thurs 16 May @ 21.00 – COMMANDOS (1968) *Channel premiere

During World War II, an Italian American commando outfit disguised as an Italian Army unit is parachuted behind enemy lines in North Africa. Stars Lee Van Cleef and Jack K.

Fri 17 May @ 22:55 – A VIOLENT MAN (2021) *UK TV Premiere

The life of a violent and institutionalised prisoner (Craig Fairbrass) is turned upside down when his estranged daughter Claire (Zoë Tapper,) requests to meet him and Marcus (Stephen Odubola),  a 19-year-old serving his first sentence, becomes his new cellmate.

 Sat 18 May @ 21:00 – UNCHAINED (2017) *UK TV premiere

When an attempted robbery goes wrong, three career criminals (Brody, Malkovich & Culkin) make a run for it, hiding out in an abandoned industrial building. The group are terrified to discover the bloodied presence of De Niro, an attack dog who’s been abandoned by his owner, gangster Blue (Antonio Banderas). Trying to keep their distance from this new threat, and with the law closing in, the group start fighting for their lives.

Fri 24 May @ 23:00 – WE STILL KILL THE OLD WAY (2014) *Channel Premiere

When his brother is brutally murdered at the hands of a sadistic mob of youths, expat Richie (Ian Ogilvy)  is forced to trade the sun-kissed calm of Spain for the savage streets of London and return to his gangster roots on a violent quest for vengeance. With the odds towering against him alone, Richie must reunite with his old firm and prepare for battle in their biggest face-off yet.

Sat 25 May @ 21:00 – DOUBLE TEAM (1997) *Channel premiere

Top counterterrorist, Jack Quinn (Claude Van Damme) wants to get out of the spy game. But on the eve of his final mission, he misses his target and loses everything in a split-second. Now, his wife and unborn son have become the target of terrorist Stavros (Mickey Rourke). Quinn must turn to the one man who can put him back in the game – weapons specialist Yaz (Dennis Rodman).

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From Monday 22^nd to Saturday 27^th of April, at 9pm, LEGEND presents a CRIME WAVE SEASON, where cops and criminals collide in a collection of robberies, heists and getaways movies, highlighted by the Channel premieres of Steven Seagal’s crime-busting  HALF PAST DEAD,  and heist action thriller ARMORED, starring Matt Dillon and Laurence Fishburne.

Then we have a double dastardly dose of Bruce Willis in two crooked thrillers  – as a wronged crime boss in PRECIOUS CARGO, and a corrupt bank owner in MARAUDERS. Plus, there’s  Walter Hill’s classic getaway thriller THE DRIVER, starring Ryan O’Neil and Brit old-school burglary caper THE HATTON GARDEN JOB, with Joely Richardson and Larry Lamb.

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Crime Wave Season  films in transmission order:

Monday 22 April @ 21:00 – HALF PAST DEAD (2002) *Channel premiere

Alcatraz becomes a battleground as criminal-mastermind Donny (Morris Chesnut) assembles a commando team, the 49ers, to infiltrate the refurbished high-tech fortress to force Lester (Bruce Weitz), a death row inmate, to reveal the whereabouts of $200 million in gold. Undercover FBI agent Sascha (Steven Seagal) must rally the other inmates to stop the invaders.

Tuesday 23 April @ 21:00 – PRECIOUS CARGO (2016)

International thief Jack (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) and his highly trained team get a run for their money when Karen (Claire Forlani), Jack’s gorgeous femme fatale ex, shows up and drags him into a dangerous billion-dollar heist. Little does Jack know they’re stealing from Eddie, (Bruce Willis) Karen’s ex-boss.

Wednesday 24 April @ 21:00 – THE DRIVER (1978)

Ryan O’Neal plays a get-away driver. Bruce Dern plays the relentless detective who sets out to trap him and Isabella Adjani plays the mysterious gambler who goes along for the thrill of the game. It is a tale of confrontation between two men of iron will. Each of the characters is the best at what they do; each is committed to a lifestyle that thrives on competition. Who will come out on top?

Thursday 25 April @ 21:00 – MARAUDERS (2016)

While investigating a brutal robbery-homicide at a bank, a team of FBI agents (Christopher Meloni, Dave Bautista and Adrian Grenier) begins to unravel a sinister conspiracy involving the bank’s powerful owner (Bruce Willis). The action-packed crime thriller is directed by Steven C. Miller from a script by Michael Cody and Chris Sivertson

 Friday 26 April @ 21.10 – THE HATTON GARDEN JOB (2016)

A remarkable true story set follows four ageing East End criminals – led by 76 year-old Brian Reader (Larry Lamb) who pull off the largest heist in English legal history. With everyone from the Hungarian mob to Scotland Yard on their tail, these old-school – and just plain old – villains set about achieving the seemingly impossible. But will they commit the crime of the century or pay with their lives?

Saturday 27 April @ 21:00 – ARMORED (2009) *Channel Premiere

A crew of officers at an armored transport security firm risk their lives when they embark on the ultimate heist – against their own company. Armed with a seemingly fool-proof plan, the men plan on making off with a fortune, no harm done. But when an unexpected witness interferes, the plan quickly unravels, and all bets are off. Directed by Nimród Antal. With Matt Dillon, Jean Reno, Laurence Fishburne, Amaury Nolasco.

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Thrills, kills and spills as LEGEND serves up April premieres

LEGEND springs into action this April with eleven Channel premieres, including the UK TV premieres of two action thrillers starring the legendary Bruce Willis – AMERICAN SIEGE and HARD KILL.

There are also Channel premieres for sci-fi cult classic DEATH RACE 2000, Italian spaghetti Western A REASON TO LIVE, A, REASON TO DIE, starring Telly Savalas and James Coburn, Alan J. Pakula’s THE DEVIL’S OWN, starring Harrison Ford and Brad Pitt, Brit crime drama VILLIAN, and highly-rated mystery thriller BUTTERFLY ON A WHEEL, starring Piece Brosnan and Gerard Butler.

This month’s THE VINTAGE VAULT, which journeys into the history of genre cinema every Sunday night, is spearheaded by the Channel premieres of BEWARE! THE BLOB, Larry Hagman’s sci-fi comedy horror, which is a sequel to The Blob and THE SATANIC RITES OF DRACULA, the eighth film in Hammer’s Dracula series, and the seventh and final one to feature Christopher Lee in the iconic title role.

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Legend premieres in transmission order:

Thurs 3 April  @ 21:00 – BUTTERFLY ON A WHEEL (2007) *Channel Premiere

Neil and Abby Randall are a happily married couple living in the Chicago suburbs: bringing up their five-year-old daughter. Then their daughter Is kidnapped, and in the blink of an eye Neil and Abby’s safe and secure existence is turned upside down – at the mercy of a dangerous man who wants to exert total control over their lives.

Sat 5 April @ 21:00 – HARD KILL (2020) *UK TV Premiere

A team of fearless mercenaries are hired by billionaire tech CEO Donovan Chalmers (Bruce Willis) to protect a piece of technology that, if exposed, could destroy the world. Their mission becomes even higher risk when Chalmers’ daughter is kidnapped by a dangerous terrorist group, who will stop at nothing to obtain the tech.

Thurs 11 April @ 21:00 – A REASON TO LIVE, A REASON TO DIE (1972) *Channel Premiere

After an army officer, who surrendered his fort to the Confederates without a fight  is labelled a coward, he decides to regain his honour by leading a group of prisoners on a mission to recapture it. Stars Telly Savalas, James Coburn

Fri 12 April @ 23:00 – DEATH RACE 2000 (1975) *Channel Premiere

In a dystopian future, a cross country automobile race requires contestants to run down innocent pedestrians to gain points that are tallied based on each kill’s brutality. This cult classic is produced by Roger Corman, directed by Paul Bartel, and stars David Carradine.

Sat 13 April @ 21.00 – THE DEVIL’S OWN (1996) *Channel premiere

Brad Pitt stars as Frankie McGuire, a young Irishman committed to the struggle against the British, who comes to the U.S. on a secret mission. He moves into the suburban Staten Island home of New York Police Sergeant Tom O’Meara (Harrison Ford) and his wife. When violence enters Tom’s home, he begins to suspect Rory is somehow involved.

Fri 19 April @ 23:00 – VILLAIN (2020) *Channel Premiere

After being released from prison after ten years, Eddie Franks (Craig Fairbrass) attempts to help his family by reconnecting with his daughter and clearing his brother’s debt. Despite his best efforts, he finds himself drawn back into a life of crime, with devastating consequences.

Sat 20 April @ 21:00 – AMERICAN SIEGE (2021) *UK TV premiere

Small-town sheriff Ben Watts (Bruce Willis) has to contend with a gang of thieves who have taken a wealthy doctor hostage in a race against time. Also stars Rob Gough and Timothy V. Murphy.

Sun 21 April @ 21:00 – BEWARE! THE BLOB (1972) *Channel Premiere
*Part of The Vintage Vault

A technician brings a frozen specimen of the original Blob back from the North Pole. When his wife accidentally defrosts the thing, it terrorizes the populace, including the local hippies, kittens, and bowlers. This sequel to The Blob Stars Robert Walker and Gwynne Gilford.

Sun 28 April @ 21:00 – THE SATANIC RITES OF DRACULA (1973)
*Channel Premiere
*Part of The Vintage Vault

In 1974, Professor Lorrimer Van Helsing (Peter Cushing) investigates a satanic cult on behalf of Scotland Yard, only to discover a plot by Count Dracula (Christopher Lee) to wipe out humanity with a bubonic plague.

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Sat 30^th and Sun 31 of March sees LEGEND celebrate the cinematic career of one of Hollywood’s screen legends with JOHN WAYNE WEEKEND, a collection of films starring ‘The Duke’. This is highlighted by the Channel premiere of classic comedy western MCLINTOCK!. Also featured are Henry Hathaway’s deeply affecting drama THE SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS, Cecil B. DeMille’s historical spectacle REAP THE WILD WIND, the gun-slinging ANGEL AND THE BADMAN, THE CONQUEROR, in which Wayne stars as Genghis Khan, and cold-war thriller JET PILOT.

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John Wayne Weekend films in transmission order:

Saturday 30 March @ 14:00 – THE SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS (1941)

Based on Harold Bell Wright’s novel about an Ozark moonshiner who vows to kill the father who deserted him long ago, “Shepherd of the Hills” features a well-crafted, patient performance from screen legend John Wayne. Gorgeously filmed in vibrant Technicolor, this is a rustic and affecting story of surprising depth.

Saturday 30 March @ 15:55 – REAP THE WILD WIND (1942)

John Wayne stars as the captain of a salvage business in 19th century Key West. In an era when piracy ran rampant on the high seas, His job is to return sunken treasure to plundered merchants. Also starring Paulette Goddard as Wayne’s romantic interest, and Ray Milland as his rival for her affections.

Saturday 30 March @ 18:20 – ANGEL AND THE BADMAN (1947)

John Wayne stars in this well-crafted Western classic as a gunslinger wounded by his arch-rival and taken in and sheltered by a Quaker family. He falls in love with the daughter of the household, a dark-eyed angel (Gail Russell) who could entice Satan himself to the path of virtue.

Sunday 31 March @ 14:00 – THE CONQUERER (1956)

John Wayne stars as Genghis Khan, the famed Mongolian warlord who must do battle against the rival tribe that killed his father. Susan Hayward is the Tartar princess he has kidnapped and intends to woo in order to fully establish his impressive empire. Produced by Howard Hughes, this sweeping epic also features a powerful performance by Agnes Moorehead.

 Sunday 31 March @ 16.10 – JET PILOT (1957)

John Wayne stars as an air force colonel charged with protecting a defecting Russian jet pilot (Janet Leigh) who is also secretly a spy. A classic Howard Hughes production, this classic action drama features enthralling aerial photography that includes some stunt work completed by aviation pioneer Chuck Yaeger.

Sunday 31 March @ 18:20 – MCLINTOCK! (1963) *Channel Premiere

Aging rancher George Washington McLintock (John Wayne), a wealthy self-made man, is forced to deal with numerous personal and professional problems. Seemingly everyone wants a piece of his enormous farmstead, and as McLintock tries to juggle his various adversaries, his wife, who left him two years previously, suddenly returns. But she isn’t interested in her husband — she wants custody of their daughter. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, the project was produced by Wayne’s company, Batjac Productions.

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NYX UK announces channel premieres for genre favourites JUAN OF THE DEAD, CHOPPING MALL, THIRST and THE HALLOW

Plus, there are second helpings of THE HUNGER, hosted by David Bowie

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NYX UK gives April a bloody blend of global masterpieces, headed up on 5^th April at 9pm, by JUAN OF THE DEAD, Cuba’s first zombie horror film, directed by Alejandro Brugués. With its cheesy title and cheerful mix of politics and splatter, it struck a chord with audiences worldwide and is acknowledged as a modern genre classic. Another memorable cult classic, showing at 9pm on 12^th April,  is CHOPPING MALL, fondly remembered for its quirky premise and over-the-top action. Directed by Jim Wynorski, it presents a unique and entertaining twist on the slasher genre, set within the confines of a high-tech shopping mall.

On the 19^th of April is the 9pm Channel premiere of South Korean hit THIRST, directed by Park Chan-wook.  The  winner of the Jury Prize at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, its blend of horror, erotism, and philosophy makes it a provocative and compelling examination of the darkness within human nature. Equally as compelling is Corin Hardy’s chilling THE HALLOW, which streams on the 26^th April at 9pm. Masterfully blending horror with environmental and folkloric themes, it creates a tense atmosphere that’s as beautiful as it is horrifying.

Continuing on Thursday nights at 11pm is THE HUNGER, the horror anthology series that ran from 1997 to 2000, captivating audiences with its feast of eroticism, horror, and the macabre. The second series, hosted by the iconic David Bowie, kicks off with “Sanctuary,” a tale of a crime novelist haunted by both literal and metaphorical ghosts in a remote monastery, This season, marked by Bowie’s enigmatic allure as host, skilfully navigates through stories of immortality, cursed love, and the dark consequences of human actions, blending psychological depth with the supernatural.

The UK’s prime destination for horror fans is celebrating the birthdays of two masters of the dark arts. First up on Monday 1^st April Lon Chaney and the channel celebrates the life of the legendary actor with the timeless classic THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Then on Wed 3^rd April, there is a double-bill of DEMONS and DEMONS 2 in honour of Italian horror maestro Lamberto Bava.

Wednesday nights continues with ELVIRA’S MOVIE MACABRE, which revives the iconic horror hostess Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, as portrayed by Cassandra Peterson and  FrightFest Saturday Scares with Alan Jones continues, with our genial host introducing and discussing his favourite films.

For weekly schedule and full listings: https://www.nyxtv.co.uk/tv-guide

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NYX Corporation, based in Canada, is a global media content distribution network specialising in the horror genre. The company delivers high-quality programmed content across linear digital broadcast TV networks. First launched in the UK late 2022, NYX will also move into the US markets in 2024.  NYX is dedicated to curating a unique and entertaining blend of horror films and TV series and invites genre fans to delve into a world of carefully selected horror content – for free!

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Plus there are channel premieres for SISTERS, DARK TOUCH, GRIMM LOVE and THE DEMONIACS.

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Coming to NYX UK on Thursday nights at 11pm is THE HUNGER, the horror anthology series that ran from 1997 to 2000, captivating audiences with its feast of eroticism, horror, and the macabre. The first series features stories that range from a young man’s eerie encounter with a carnival, a tragic love story entangled with disability and dependency, to forbidden love with a vampire, a chef’s sinister culinary journey, and a newlywed couple’s horrifying discovery at a remote inn. Familiar faces include Timothy Spall, Daniel Craig, Margot Kidder and Amanda De Cadenet. Exec produced by Ridley Scott, the first series is hosted by Terence Stamp.

Fridays nights continues to explore the realm of Euro exploitation  horror and the latest addition is the channel premiere of Jean Rollin’s THE DEMONIACS, a vampiristic mix of sensuality, the supernatural, and psychological torment.

Friday 9^th March is International Women’s Day and to mark the occasion NYX UK is streaming the channel premiere of DARK TOUCH, Marina de Van’s harrowing, Ireland-set supernatural tale of haunting trauma and family tragedy.

The UK’s prime destination for horror fans is also celebrating David Cronenberg’s birthday on Friday 15^th March with a double bill of two of his classic and much-loved movies – RABID and SHIVERS, both of which explore Cronenberg’s signature blend of body horror, surrealism, and sexual exploration.

There are two more channel premieres this month. De Palma’s 1973 thriller SISTERS weaves a riveting tale of suspense, identity, and madness, with Margot Kidder in a memorable dual role.  Then there is GRIMM LOVE, directed by Martin Weisz, which delves into the harrowing depths of human depravity and obsession, inspired by the true and unsettling story of Armin Meiwes, the German cannibal.

Wednesday nights continues with ELVIRA’S MOVIE MACABRE, which revives the iconic horror hostess Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, as portrayed by Cassandra Peterson and  FrightFest Saturday Scares with Alan Jones continues, with our genial host introducing and discussing his favourite films, including THE BOOGEY MAN (1980).

For weekly schedule and full listings: https://www.nyxtv.co.uk/tv-guide

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Editors’ notes:

NYX Corporation, based in Canada, is a global media content distribution network specialising in the horror genre. The company delivers high-quality programmed content across linear digital broadcast TV networks. First launched in the UK late 2022, NYX will also move into the US markets in 2024.  NYX is dedicated to curating a unique and entertaining blend of horror films and TV series and invites genre fans to delve into a world of carefully selected horror content – for free!

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LEGEND swings into action with ten Channel premieres, including U-TURN, Oliver Stone’s superior neo-noir thriller, starring Sean Penn and Jennifer Lopez, JAGGED EDGE, Richard Marquand’s tense hit drama, starring Glenn Close and Jeff Bridges and DRIVE HARD, a fast-paced Aussie buddy movie starring John Cusack and Thomas Jane. Thomas Jane also turns up in riveting crime thriller BULLETPROOF and there’s hard-boiled detective action in EYE FOR AN EYE, starring John Travolta and Morgan Freeman.

The other channel premieres this month are NOWHERE TO RUN, an action adventure starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Rosanna Arquette, survivalist thriller WHILE SHE WAS OUT, starring Kim Basinger and exec produced by Guillermo Del Toro, underwater WW2 mystery RENEGADES and action-packed epic, EYE OF THE TIGER, starring Gary Busey.

This month’s THE VINTAGE VAULT, which journeys into the history of genre cinema every Sunday night, is spearheaded by the Channel premiere of DOCTOR FAUSTUS, a mesmerising adaptation of the Christopher Marlowe play. As well as starring in the title role, Richard Burton also co-directed, alongside Nevill Coghill, his Oxford University mentor.

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Legend premieres in transmission order:

Sat 2 March @ 21:00 – EYE FOR AN EYE (2019) *Channel Premiere

Carson Phillips (John Travolta) is a hard-drinking L.A. private eye, who takes a case in his old hometown of Galveston, Texas. While searching for a missing woman, Philips must confront a crime boss (Morgan Freeman) and his own dark, disturbing past.

 Fri 8 March @ 22:55 – WHILE SHE WAS OUT (2006) *Channel premiere

From Executive Producer Guillermo del Toro comes a riveting revenge thriller starring Kim Basinger as Della, a suburban housewife, who flees her abusive husband on Christmas Eve, only to be chased down by a gang of thugs. Stranded in a desolate forest after a dangerous car chase, she is pushed to breaking point, her attackers in hot pursuit.

Sat 9 March @ 21:00 – RENEGADES (2017) *Channel Premiere

A team of Navy SEALS on assignment in war-torn Europe, discover a treasure of valuable gold at the bottom of a lake. In an effort to help the locals, they go rogue and engineer a heist to retrieve the gold and return it to its rightful owners. But in a deadly turn of events, they are detected by the enemy and left with only ten hours to carry out their mission.

Fri 15 March @ 23:05 – EYE OF THE TIGER (1986) *Channel Premiere

When former Vietnam veteran and ex-con Buck Matthews (Gary Busey), finds that his hometown has been overrun by a sadistic motorcycle gang, he enlists the help of a fellow vet to win the town back . Yaphet Kotto and William Smith also star.

Sun 16 March @ 21.00 – JAGGED EDGE (1986) *Channel premiere

A newspaper heiress has been savagely murdered in the beach house she shares with her husband, Jack Forrester (Jeff Bridges). When a witness connects him to the murder weapon, he is arrested. Jack chooses sharp former prosecutor Teddy Barnes (Glenn Close) to represent him, but when she becomes emotionally attracted to her client not only does that compromise her professional ethics but may put her in mortal danger.

Sun 17 March @ 21:00 – DOCTOR FAUSTUS (1967) *Channel Premiere
*Part of The Vintage Vault

In an attempt to master all human knowledge, Wittenberg University’s greatest scholar, Doctor Faustus (Richard Burton), strikes an unholy bargain with the Devil: in exchange for his soul, Faustus will gain youth, wisdom and The Woman (Elizabeth Taylor), a living embodiment of Helen of Troy. Blinded by visions of terror and joy, Faustus loses his ability to repent and willingly follows The Woman as she leads him down through the gates of Hell.

Thurs 21 March @ 21:00 – BULLETPROOF (2019) *Channel Premiere

We follow two LAPD officers as they hunt two cop killers on the loose in a city about to boil over. ‘Training Day’ meets ‘End of Watch’, ‘Bulletproof’ is a brutal look at the extreme danger and unthinkable sacrifices police officers face when they commit to serve and protect the public starring Thomas Jane and Luke Kleintank.

Sat 23 March @ 21:00 – DRIVE HARD (2014) *Channel Premiere

A former race car driver (Thomas Jane) is abducted by a mysterious thief (John Cusack) and forced to be the wheelman for a crime that puts them both in the sights of the cops and the mob who are determined to catch them, dead or alive.

Fri 29 March @ 23:00 – U-TURN (1997) *Channel Premiere

On his way to Las Vegas to pay back a gambling debt, hustler Bobby Cooper (Sean Penn) ends up in the town of Superior, Arizona, when his car breaks down. There he meets Grace McKenna (Jennifer Lopez) and her powerful husband Jake (Nick Nolte). Jake offers Bobby money to kill Grace. Then Grace asks Bobby to get rid of Jake. The stakes are high as Bobby is locked into a deadly game of lust, madness and money.

Sat 30 March @ 21:00 – NOWHERE TO RUN (1993) *Channel Premiere

After escaping from prison, Sam Gillen (Jean-Claude Van Damme) needs a place to lie low. Clydie (Rosanna Arquette), a young widow with two small children, needs someone to help fight the corrupt developers trying to drive her off her land. Sam Becomes involved with Clydie and her kids, who offer him a sense of purpose and he vows to protect them from the ruthless hired gun sent to persuade Clydie to sell her land.

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Horror hostess Elvira, FrightFest’s Alan Jones, writer & critic Chris Alexander & The Soska Sisters
headline February on NYX UK

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Coming to NYX UK from Wednesday Feb 7^th is ELVIRA’S MOVIE MACABRE, which revives the iconic horror hostess Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, as portrayed by Cassandra Peterson, in a TV series that showcases a wide array of classic and cult horror films. Each episode features Elvira’s unique take on a different horror or B-movie, from low-budget slashers to monster flicks, providing entertainment that goes beyond the films themselves.

Two widely respected kings of the genre pop up throughout the month. Kicking off The Original NYX TV Series on Monday nights is Chris Alexander, former editor of Fangoria, who offers a deep dive into the realm of Canadian horror cinema, spotlighting some of the genre’s most influential and intriguing films. Alexander brings his extensive knowledge and passion to the series, guiding viewers through a curated selection of films that includes SHIVERS, RITUALS, TERROR TRAIN and CANNIBAL GIRLS.

And FrightFest Saturday Scares with Alan Jones continues on Saturdays nights, with our genial host introducing and discussing his favourite films, including TENEBRAE and ALICE SWEET ALICE.

On February 4th, fans of horror cinema come together to celebrate the birthday of George A. Romero, a visionary director who revolutionized the zombie genre. In honour of his legacy, NYX UK are presenting a special double feature, showcasing two of his most influential works: THE CRAZIES and NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. These films not only highlight Romero’s talent as a filmmaker but also his ability to infuse horror with social commentary, making them enduring classics in the genre.

Premieres this month are spearheaded by the 2019 remake of RABID directed by the Soska Sisters, which brilliantly reinvigorates David Cronenberg’s 1977 horror classic with a modern and thought-provoking twist. Then we have THE HOUSE THAT DRIPPED BLOOD,  a British horror anthology film directed by Peter Duffell, which weaves together a collection of spine-tingling tales, each linked by a mysterious and ominous house. And finally, there is PUPPET SHARK,  a unique entry in the world of horror cinema, which distinguishes itself with an all-puppet cast, bringing a distinctive and whimsical twist to the genre.

For weekly schedule and full listings: https://www.nyxtv.co.uk/tv-guide

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Editors’ notes:

NYX Corporation, based in Canada, is a global media content distribution network specialising in the horror genre. The company delivers high-quality programmed content across linear digital broadcast TV networks. First launched in the UK late 2022, NYX will also move into the US markets in 2024.  NYX is dedicated to curating a unique and entertaining blend of horror films and TV series and invites genre fans to delve into a world of carefully selected horror content – for free!

@nyxuk

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From Mon Feb 19 – Sat Feb 24, at 9pm, LEGEND goes into battle with WAR STORIES, a season of warfare action and drama, spearheaded by the Channel premieres of Enzo G. Castellari’s terrific WW2 exploitation actioner THE INGLORIOUS BASTARDS (which inspired Tarantino’s 2009 movie) and the Battle of the Bulge thriller COMPANY OF HEROES, starring Tom Sizemore and Vinnie Jones.

Other titles deployed are hard-hitting WW2 thrillers WAR PIGS, starring Dolph Lundgren and Mickey Rourke and WHEELS OF TERROR, starring Bruce Davison, Oliver Reed and David Carradine. Then there’s desert sniper thriller THE WALL, starring John Cena and Sidney J. Furie’s aerial action sequel IRON EAGLE II, starring Louis Gosset Jr.

Other channel premieres include full-throttle thriller THE COURIER, starring Olga Kurylenko, Terence Young’s wild spaghetti western RED SUN, gritty Canadian crime drama  2:22, starring Val Kilmer, Tony Scott’s acclaimed psychological thriller THE FAN, starring Robert De Niro and Wesley Snipes, KING ARTHUR: EXCALIBUR RISING, a vivid re-imagining of the Arthurian legend, hot crime drama NO MERCY, starring Richard Gere and Kim Basinger and the sci-fi thriller PROSPECT, heralded as the best indie sci-fi since Moon.

This month’s THE VINTAGE VAULT, which journeys into the history of genre cinema every Sunday night, includes such classics as THE CURSE OF THE WEREWOLF, THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS (1962), DR TERROR’S HOUSE OF HORRORS and THE PLAGUE OF THE ZOMBIES.

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Legend premieres in transmission order:

Sat 3 Feb @ 21:00 – THE COURIER (2019) *Channel Premiere

Set against a gritty London backdrop, Olga Kurylenko plays a tough motorbike courier who discovers that one of the packages she’s transporting is a bomb, and that it is set to kill the only witness able to testify against ruthless crime lord Ezekiel Mannings (Gary Oldman). Can she evade Manning’s heavily armed army ad deliver justice?

Thurs 8 Feb @ 21:00 – RED SUN (1971) *Channel premiere

A gang robs a train and steals a ceremonial Japanese sword meant as a gift for the U.S. President, prompting a manhunt to retrieve it. Starring Charles Bronson, Toshirō Mifune, Alain Delon and Ursula Andress.

Fri 9 Feb @ 22:55 – 2:22 (2008) *Channel Premiere

The plan was easy. The job was not. On a snowy night, a tight-knit crew of four criminals plan to pull of a routine heist. When things go horribly wrong, friendship, loyalty and trust are pushed to the limit. A Canadian crime thriller directed by Phillip Guzman and starring Mick Rossi, Robert Miano, Aaron Gallagher, and Jorge A. Jiminez.

Sat 10 Feb @ 21:00 – THE FAN (1996) *Channel Premiere

The impressive career of baseball superstar Bobby Rayburn (Wesley Snipes) means more to Gil Renard (Robert De Niro) than any other fan. However, Renard’s fixation starts to cross the line when his own life begins spiralling downward, and when his hero is replaced in the team, Renard’s obsession takes a deadly turn.

Thurs 15 Feb @ 21.00 – KING ARTHUR: EXCALIBUR RISING (2017) *Channel premiere

In the heat of battle, Arth-yr lands his son, Mordred, a fatal blow with the legendary Excalibur, sword before receiving a deadly wound himself. Before dying, he tasks his loyal knight Sir Bedivere with returning Excalibur, the source of Arth-yr’s powers, to the Lady in the Lake.

Sat 17 Feb @ 21:00 – NO MERCY (1986) *Channel Premiere

Chicago detective Eddie Jillette (Richard Gere) poses as a hitman, but things go wrong, and his partner is brutally murdered. He follows suspect Michel (Kim Basinger) back to New Orleans and learns she in connected to a shadowy figure named Losado (Jeroen Krabbé). To bring him out in the open, Eddie abducts Michel, knowing the consequences could be fatal.

Mon 19 Feb @ 21:00 – THE INGLORIOUS BASTARDS (1978) *Channel Premiere
*Part of War Stories Season

Rebel AAC pilot Bob Yeager (Bo Svenson) and surly private Fred Canfield (Fred Williamson) are among a dozen soldiers on their way to face court-martials. But when German aircraft strafe their truck the pack of ex-crooks, loafers and misfits decide to fight their way to freedom in Switzerland – stealing a Nazi V2 rocket warhead en route.

Sat 24 Feb @ 21:00 – COMPANY OF HEROES (2013) *Channel Premiere
*Part of War Stories Season

During the last major German offensive of World War II, a company of American soldiers is lost behind enemy lines during the Battle of the Bulge, and they make a horrific discovery – Hitler has a super bomb in development. Faced with impossible odds, the company and an escaping POW go on a daring raid into the heart of Nazi Germany in pursuit of the scientist. in charge of a Hitler’s weapons programme.

Thurs 29 Feb @ 21:00 – PROSPECT (2018) *Channel Premiere

A teenage girl and her father travel to a remote alien moon, aiming to strike it rich. They’ve secured a contract to harvest elusive gems hidden in the depths of the moon’s toxic forest. But there are others roving the wilderness and the job quickly devolves into a fight to survive. Stars Pedro Pascal, Sophie Thatcher and Jay Duplass.

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Coming to NYX UK from Saturday 20^th Jan is a treat for horror fans – FrightFest Saturday Scares with Alan Jones, a brand new show, where our favourite genre critic, author and broadcaster goes behind the scenes with some of his favourite films, sharing personal anecdotes, revealing rarely known facts and sharing why the films have made such a lasting impression.

Broadcast twice a month, we kick off with Mario Bava’s archetypal giallo BLOOD ON BLACK LACE at 9pm on Saturday 20 Jan. In a first for a live streaming Fast TV channel, Alan will introduce the film, take over the ad breaks and conclude at the end of the screening. Shockmeister William Castle’s 13 GHOSTS is the second film in the series, screening at 9pm on Saturday 27 Jan. It is produced by FrightFest’s Ian Rattray and Greg Day.

Alan commentated: “When NYX offered me the opportunity to talk about some of my favourite titles they have in their impressive and extensive library, I jumped at the chance. This FrightFest-produced show allows me to share my memories, fun facts and rarely reported information, but primarily to delight the NYX audience who will hopefully make ‘FrightFest Saturday Night Scares with Alan Jones’ an appointment destination”.

The channel also celebrates John Carpenter’s birthday on Tues 16 Jan with a screening of his underrated supernatural shocker THE WARD, starring Amber Heard, and ‘Hammer Sundays’ continues its popular run, highlighted by SATANIC RITES OF DRACULA, on Sunday 14 Jan, which marks the final pairing of Lee and Cushing as Count Dracula and Van Helsing in the Hammer Dracula series.

Other juicy January delights include Norwegian found-footage thriller TROLL HUNTER, Jess Franco’s provocative erotic horror FEMALE VAMPIRE, THE HOUSE BY THE CEMETARY , helmed by the ‘Godfather of Gore,’ Lucio Fulci, and THE HOUSE ON THE EDGE OF THE PARK, directed by Ruggero Deodato, who is well-known for his controversial film “Cannibal Holocaust”.

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Films in transmission order:

Sat 13 Jan @ 21:00 – TROLL HUNTER (2010)

One of the most original found footage movies of recent times, Troll Hunter takes the genre to the next level. A group of university students have decided to investigate the story of a bear poacher and find the suspected hunter, Hans. But whilst following and filming Hans, they discover that he hunts down something far more deadly.

Sun 14 Jan @ 21:00 – SATANIC RITES OF DRACULA (1973)
part of Hammer Sundays

Set in 1970s London, Scotland Yard investigator Murray (Michael Coles), enlists the help of occult expert Lorrimer Van Helsing (Peter Cushing) and his granddaughter (Joanna Lumley) to uncover a mysterious and powerful Satanic cult led by the enigmatic D.D. Denham. As they delve deeper, they discover that Denham is none other than Count Dracula (Christopher Lee), who has returned to unleash a deadly plague upon humanity.

Tues 16 Jan @ 21:00 – THE WARD (2010)
To celebrate John Carpenter’s birthday

Set in the 1960s, Kristen (Amber Heard), is a young woman who is involuntarily committed to a psychiatric institution after setting an abandoned farmhouse on fire. As Kristen struggles to come to terms with her new surroundings, she encounters a group of fellow patients, each with their own distinct personalities and histories. Soon, the patients begin to experience terrifying encounters with a malevolent ghost haunting the ward.

Fri 19 Jan @ 23:00 – FEMALE VAMPIRE (1973)

Countess Irina von Karlstein (Lina Romay) , a mute vampire, sustains herself not on the blood, but on the sexual energy of her victims, leaving them drained of life force, reaching their deaths in a state of orgasmic bliss, marking an erotic twist to the vampire trope. Irina’s life takes a dramatic turn when a journalist, Raymond (Jack Taylor), comes to the island.

Sat 20 Jan @ 21:00 – BLOOD AND BLACK LACE *Channel premiere
Part of FrightFest Saturday Scares with Alan Jones

Max Morlan runs a fashion house, which becomes the scene of a series of gruesome murders. When a young model is killed, her diary, filled with damning secrets about her colleagues and employers, disappears, and the subsequent victims are those whose unscrupulous activities were detailed in the diary. As the body count rises, the authorities scramble to unmask the mysterious, faceless killer.

Tues 23 Jan @ 21:00 – THE HOUSE BY THE CEMETARY(1981)

The Boyle family – Norman, his wife Lucy, and their young son Bob, move from New York to a quaint house in New England, only to discover that it hides a grotesque history of murder and mystery. When strange, inexplicable occurrences begin to happen, and Norman’s research into the house’s previous owner uncovers a nightmarish reality, the family finds themselves trapped in a vortex of terror.

Fri 26 Jan @ 21:00 – THE HOUSE ON THE EDGE OF THE PARK (2011)

Alex (David Hess) and Ricky (Giovanni Lombardo Radice), are two disturbed and violent small-time crooks who operate a car repair shop by day, engaging in random acts of violence by night. When a wealthy and sophisticated couple brings in their car for repair, Alex and Ricky seize the opportunity to infiltrate an exclusive party at the couple’s upscale suburban home. Once inside the party, Alex and Ricky take the guests hostage, initiating a night of terror and degradation.

Sat 27 Jan @ 21:00 – 13 GHOSTS (1960)
Part of FrightFest Saturday Scares with Alan Jones

When occultist Dr Plato Zorba leaves a huge ramshackle house to his nephew Cyrus and his impoverished family, they are shocked to find the house is haunted. Their new residence comes complete with Doctor Zorba’s housekeeper, Elaine Zacharides, plus a fortune in buried treasure and twelve horrifying ghosts. However, there is someone in the house who is also looking for the money and is willing to kill for it…This infectious supernatural horror is directed by William Castle and stars Charles Herbert, Jo Morrow, Rosemary DeCamp, Martin Milner and Donald Woods.

Happy new year!

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Editors’ notes:
NYX Corporation, based in Canada, is a global media content distribution network specialising in the horror genre. The company delivers high-quality programmed content across linear digital broadcast TV networks. First launched in the UK late 2022, NYX will also move into the US markets in 2024.  NYX is dedicated to curating a unique and entertaining blend of horror films and TV series and invites genre fans to delve into a world of carefully selected horror content – for free!

@nyxuk

Press enquiries:

Greg Day | Clout Communications | cloutpr@gmail.com | @cloutcomcouk

Press hub: Images / posters: https://www.bit.ly/nyxtv