NBC Universal announces Chiller, the HD horror channel

While we've already heard DirecTV's claim to carry 100 HD channels in 2007 (or something like that), we've just found that one of those hundred will be dedicated entirely to the horror genre. NBC Universal has just announced that its first 24/ 7 horror channel, to be dubbed Chiller, will launch in both SD and HD formats on DirecTV. Additionally, NBC plans on offering up Chiller content through video-on-demand, although we don't know if HD VOD plans are in the pipeline. Although long-term programming goals haven't quite been nailed down, users can expect a solid lineup of classic horror content when it launches on March 1st, including Friday the 13th, Twin Peaks, The Shining, Psycho, The Birds, Sphere, The Crew, and quite a bit more. Be sure to hit the read link for the full rundown of initial programming.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 13th 2007 11:33PM]

Is this only for Direct TV or will cable such as TimeWarner get this channel as well?

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 14th 2007 5:24PM]

Good idea! However what about original programing!

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 24th 2007 3:57AM]

is there going to be a charge for chiiler on Direct TV

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 1st 2007 9:27PM]

Hey im so happy about the chiller channel but its not gonna be edited is it i cant stand that i wanna see the whole movie not edited versions.