HoNoToGroABeMo Day Thirty-One: It Is Done
5 years ago
3:33 PM
In case it's not obvious, I dig horror, exploitation and sleaze movies. I have been going to SF and horror fan film conventions since I was a wee sprout (well, teenaged, anyhow). Since the demise of the "creature feature" style show from virtually all networks, I have often wondered when a horror-only cable network would arise out of the ashes and return good old fashioned horror viewing to the airwaves, like the Sci-Fi Network did for science fiction. And why not? There's a network for everything these days-- food, travel, relgion, romance, why not horror?
I've noted the efforts of a dedicated group of individuals to get a HORROR network going in the States. They seem to have stuff out at every horror movie convention I go to. I hope these guys make it, I know I'd subscribe to this.
Right now the American site (more details on this below) seems to be focusing on DVD reviews and recruiting independent movie makers to run things on their network, when and if it gets stood up.
Here's their mission statement
It turns out there's ANOTHER Horror network out there, in the UK!
This horror channel is actually broadcasting, on some satellite networking which I confess I'm confused about. Apparently they are putting out a fairly innovative programme over the BSkyB "free to air" network, broadcasting from "Eurobird" whatever that is.
LINK TO UK HORROR CHANNEL
Their mission statement is similar...
The U.K. broadcast schedule looks fairly ambitious. Many of these are home grown.
In any event, I'm impressed with both efforts and will probably have a greater chance of accessing the U.S. one once it materializes. Looks like horror has a future on cable... soon.
I've noted the efforts of a dedicated group of individuals to get a HORROR network going in the States. They seem to have stuff out at every horror movie convention I go to. I hope these guys make it, I know I'd subscribe to this.
Right now the American site (more details on this below) seems to be focusing on DVD reviews and recruiting independent movie makers to run things on their network, when and if it gets stood up.
Here's their mission statement
Mission Statement
To create the first and only 24-hour cable and satellite network dedicated to the Horror genre and to become the branded television gateway for the underserved Horror fan base.
Creative Advisory Board
Several luminaries of the Horror genre have endorsed The Horror Channel and will be involved in creating original programming for the network.
It turns out there's ANOTHER Horror network out there, in the UK!
This horror channel is actually broadcasting, on some satellite networking which I confess I'm confused about. Apparently they are putting out a fairly innovative programme over the BSkyB "free to air" network, broadcasting from "Eurobird" whatever that is.
LINK TO UK HORROR CHANNEL
Their mission statement is similar...
As the UK 's first channel dedicated to horror, we aim to bring you films and original programmes from right across the genre. Our schedule boasts a heady mix of cult classics, B-movies, Horror-coms, modern box-office thrillers, home-produced specials, series, biographies and documentaries.
The U.K. broadcast schedule looks fairly ambitious. Many of these are home grown.
11.00am - FILM: Killer Bait
A husband and wife are accidentally passed $60,000. He wants to hand it in. She'll do anything to keep it. With Lizabeth Scott as the ultimate femme fatale. B&W.
1.05pm - FILM: Revolt of the Zombies
In WW1, a priest creates zombies to aid the war effort. But after the war, a jealous archaeologist uncovers the secret and uses it for his own wicked ends. B&W.
2.25pm - The Cutting Room - Ingrid Pitt
An exclusive, intimate interview with Ingrid Pitt talking about her life as a star of many horror films. Also an inside look at Hammer Glammer Films with Veronica France.
3.00pm - FILM: Killers from Space
An atomic scientist suspected of espionage claims to have been abducted by aliens who want to take over the world using giant insects. B&W.
5.00pm - FILM: The Gorilla
A rich man is threatened by a vicious serial killer known as The Gorilla and he hires the Ritz Bros to investigate. But did the butler (Bela Lugosi) do it? B&W.
7.00pm - FILM: The Ape
Boris Karloff is a mad scientist who needs human spinal fluid. Killing and skinning a gorilla provides him with the ultimate disguise to go on his mad, murderous spree. B&W.
8.25pm - The Cutting Room - Asylum Night
Behind-the-scenes interview with the creative team that brought you Asylum Night, a superb new comic vampire horror from Revolt Films.
9.00pm - FILM: Deadbolt
Psychological thriller about a beautiful med student whose new roommate falls madly in love with her. But there's a fine line between love and obsession...
11.00pm - FILM: Flowers in the Attic
Adaptation of Virginia Andrews' powerful book of incest, betrayal and murder. Four children, locked in the attic by their mother, are soon forgotten.
1.00am - FILM: Hellblock 13
In a dark and dreary death row cell, a deranged female serial killer seduces her executioner with a series of grisly tales. With Gunner Hansen and Debbie Rochon.
3.00am - FILM: The Dreaming
A young doctor becomes involved in a chain of supernatural events which provoke nightmarish premonitions and even darker realities
In any event, I'm impressed with both efforts and will probably have a greater chance of accessing the U.S. one once it materializes. Looks like horror has a future on cable... soon.
