‘12 Slays of Christmas’ Await You On NYX UK In December

Ho Ho Ho-rror! December is only days away and before you know it’s Christmas! NYX UK have Christmas festive chills with ’12 Slays of Christmas’.

From 14th December through to Christmas Day at 9pm, audiences can tune in to watch a different holiday-themed horror film. Mixing classic chills and modern scares in a spine-tingling countdown to Christmas. Plenty eerie yuletide tales to terrifying slasher favourites, leading up to the climatic feature on Christmas Day, a unique holiday experience for viewers who enjoy a darker take on seasonal traditions.

And the holiday carnage continues on New Year’s Eve as NYX UK brings Hell direct to your living room with Lamberto Bava’s cult sequel Demons 2 at 9pm. Will you get onboard the train in the off-the-rails slasher Terror Train (1980), starring Jamie Lee Curtis, at 11pm

They’ll be eight Channel Premieres in December including Death On Scenic Drive (Tuesday, 3rd December, 9pm), Robot VS The Aztec Mummy (Monday 9th December, 5pm), Dead Body (Tuesday 10th December, 9pm), Curse Of The Devil (Friday 13th December, 9pm), The Brainiac (Thursday 19th December, 5pm), Bloody Vampire (Friday 27th December, 5pm), Beyond The Darkness (Friday Dec 27, 9pm) and Be My Cat (Sunday 29th December, 9pm).

Also on Mondays and Fridays at 4pm we have the Channel Premiere of the animated TV series The Wicked! (2001). Based on the popular Australian children’s book series by Paul Jennings and Morris Gleitzman, this quirky, supernatural adventure follows two stepsiblings, Rory and Dawn, who can’t stand each other but are forced to team up when they uncover strange and menacing happenings in their town.

Saturday 14th December @ 9pm: CHRISTMAS EVIL (1980) *Channel Premiere

Harry Stadling (Brandon Maggart) is a man obsessed with Christmas. After suffering a breakdown, Harry decides to become a “real” Santa, punishing those he deems as “naughty” in a nightmarish descent into holiday madness. This psychological horror is written and directed by Lewis Jackson.

Sunday 15th December @ 9pm: SILENT NIGHT, BLOODY NIGHT (1972)

In this gothic horror film, a man inherits his grandfather’s abandoned mansion, which once served as an asylum with a dark, murderous history. As he attempts to sell the property, townsfolk are killed one by one, seemingly haunted by the asylum’s past. Directed by Theodore Gershuny and co-produced by Lloyd Kaufman, it stars Patrick O’Neal and John Carradine.

Monday 16th December @ 9pm: TALES FROM THE CRYPT (1972)

This anthology horror film adapts several stories from the EC Comics series Tales from the Crypt. In the segment And All Through the House, a greedy woman makes the mistake of murdering her husband while an escaped mental patient dressed in a Santa Claus outfit is on the loose. Directed by Robert Zemeckis (Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Back to the Future and Forest Gump).

Tuesday 17th December @ 9pm: SANTA’S SLAY (2005) *Channel Premiere

Santa Claus (played by WWE’s Bill Goldberg) is really a demon who lost a bet with an angel centuries ago, forcing him to spread cheer. But now that the bet’s over, Santa embarks on a violent, over-the-top killing spree in a small town. This black horror comedy is written and directed by David Steiman

Wednesday 18th December @ 9pm: A CHRISTMAS CAROL WITH VINCENT PRICE (1949) *Channel Premiere

Step back in time with this 1949 classic, narrated by the legendary Vincent Price. Which tells the timeless story of Ebenezer Scrooge and the transformative power of the holiday spirit. Price’s captivating narration adds a hauntingly beautiful touch to this must-watch Christmas movie. Directed by Arthur Pierson, this vintage gem that has warmed hearts, for generations.

Thursday 19th December @ 9pm: DON’T OPEN ‘TILL CHIRSTMAS (1984)

This British slasher film presents a sinister twist on holiday horror, focusing on a masked killer who stalks and murders people dressed as Santa Claus throughout London. The story follows Inspector Harris as he races to catch the killer before more bodies pile up.

Friday 20th December @ 9pm: SANTA CLAUS (Mexico) (1959)

This unique Mexican fantasy film, directed by René Cardona, follows Santa Claus as he prepares for his annual Christmas Eve deliveries. However, he faces an unusual foe—Satan himself, who sends his demon assistant, Pitch, to Earth to corrupt children and ruin Christmas.

Saturday 21st December @ 9pm: SANTA CLAUS CONQUERS THE MARTIANS (1964) *Channel Premiere

This endearingly cheesy sci-fi adventure, which has subsequently become a cult, follows a group of Martians who kidnap Santa Claus in an attempt to bring joy to the children of Mars. Directed by Nicholas Webster, this is a bizarre, low-budget romp that blends Christmas cheer with sci-fi antics.

Saturday 22nd December @ 9pm: SILENT NIGHT. DEADLY NIGHT (1984) *Channel Premiere

This notorious slasher film follows Billy Chapman, a young boy traumatized after witnessing his parents’ murder by a man in a Santa costume. As an adult, Billy snaps, donning a Santa suit and embarking on a bloody rampage. The film became infamous upon release but later gained cult status.

Sunday 23 December @ 9pm: SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT: PART 2 (1987) *Channel Premiere

This sequel follows Ricky Caldwell, Billy’s younger brother, who is similarly traumatised by his family’s violent past. Four years after the events of Silent Night Deadly Night, Ricky Caldwell is being held in a mental hospital, having followed in his brother Billy’s footsteps and committed a series of murders. Hell bent on avenging his brother’s death, Ricky escapes to continue the family tradition of Christmas carnage.

Monday 24th December @ 9pm: ALL THE CREATURES WERE STIRRING (2018) *Channel Premiere

This anthology horror film explores different holiday-themed horror scenarios, from a couple facing a cursed holiday gathering to shoppers trapped in a deadly parking lot on Christmas Eve.

Tuesday 25th December @ 9pm: BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974)

Often cited as one of the earliest slasher films, Black Christmas follows a group of sorority sisters who are stalked and murdered by an unseen killer during Christmas break. Directed by Bob Clark, it remains a beloved classic for its effective scares and significant influence on the slasher genre.

Also, the Christmas movie marathon continues from 9pm till 5am through 24th and 25th December.

And adding to the seasonal spirit, the channel has tweet-alongs on @nyxtvuk happening during SANTA’S SLAY (Tuesday, December 17th) and SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT (Sunday, December 22nd).