El Rey’s July Programming Includes Godzilla and Sam Raimi Marathons; Creature Feature Fridays
Debi Moore
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The El Rey Network has a full roster of horror happenings this month, and if you’re a fan of Godzilla, creature features, and/or Sam Raimi, then you’ll want to set your DVRs STAT! They’re also running a special to get you ready for the return of “From Dusk Till Dawn” so read on for all the details.
4TH OF JULY MARATHON, “KAIJULY ROARTH,” 55-HOUR GODZILLA MOVIE MARATHON – July 4 starting at 6:00 AM ET/PT, concluding July 6 at 4:45 AM ET/PT
Marathon includes nine different movies that will play three times each.
Godzilla Raids Again – Saturday, July 4, at 5:15 AM ET/PT, 9:45 PM ET/PT, and Sunday, July 5, at 2:15 PM ET/PT
Godzilla battles an irradiated Ankylosaur and destroys Osaka in the process.
Godzilla vs. Monster Zero – Saturday, July 4, at 7:00 AM ET/PT, 11:30 PM ET/ET, and Sunday, July 5, at 4:00 PM ET/PT
Aliens from Planet X request the use of Godzilla and Rodan to fight off King Ghidorah but have a better use for the three monsters.
Mothra vs. Godzilla – Saturday, July 4, at 9:00 AM ET/PT, Sunday, July 5, at 1:30 AM ET/PT, and 6:00 PM ET/PT
A battle royale between two of Japan’s most dangerous threats.
Godzilla’s Revenge – Saturday, July 4, at 11:00 AM ET/PT, Sunday, July 5, at 3:30 AM ET/PT, and 8:00 PM ET/PT
A bullied schoolboy dreams of traveling to Monster Island, where he befriends Godzilla’s son, who is also having bully troubles.
Terror of Mechagodzilla – Saturday, July 4, at 12:30 PM ET/PT, Sunday, July 5, at 5:00 AM ET/PT, and 9:30 PM ET/PT
Godzilla comes to the rescue when an alien race rebuilds Mechagodzilla to destroy Earth’s cities. A traitorous scientist gives them a second weapon: Titanosaurus.
Gojira – Saturday, July 4, at 2:30 PM ET/PT, Sunday, July 5, at 7:00 AM ET/PT, and 11:30 PM ET/PT
American nuclear weapons testing results in the creation of a seemingly unstoppable, dinosaur-like beast.
Godzilla King of the Monsters – Saturday, July 4, at 4:30 PM ET/PT, Sunday, July 5, at 9:00 AM, and Monday, July 6 at 1:30 AM ET/PT
A 400-foot (122-meter) dinosaur-like beast, awoken from undersea hibernation off the Japanese coast by atomic-bomb testing, attacks Tokyo.
Rodan – Saturday, July 4, at 6:15 PM ET/PT, Sunday, July 5, at 10:45 AM ET/PT, and Monday, July 6 at 3:15 AM ET/PT
A giant pterodactyl whose wings create massive, destructive winds as it flies by makes its way to Japan.
Ghidorrah: The Three Headed Monster – Saturday, July 4, at 7:45 PM ET/PT, and Sunday, July 5, at 12:15 PM/ET
After a meteorite unleashes a three-headed beast upon Tokyo, Mothra tries to unite with Godzilla and Rodan to battle the extraterrestrial threat.
“DUSK RETURNS” – Premiering Tuesday, July 7, at 8:00 PM ET
Season 2 of El Rey Network/Miramax’s supernatural crime saga “From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series” delves into a new and unexpected chapter for the characters after a night at the Titty Twister ripped apart everything they knew about themselves, each other, and their souls. Fans will get a peek into the new season from the creative minds behind the series, including Creator and El Rey Network Founder Robert Rodriguez and his artistic collective: Showrunner/Exec Producer Carlos Coto, Writer/Exec Producer Diego Gutierrez; Costume Designer Nina Proctor, Stunt Coordinator JJ Dashnaw, SFX Supervisor Bob Trevino; and returning cast members D.J. Cotrona, Zane Holtz, Wilmer Valderrama, Eiza González, Jesse Garcia, Madison Davenport, and Brandon Soo Hoo as well as new cast members Danny Trejo, Esai Morales, Jeff Fahey, and more.
The one-hour special contains insights into the character development, storyline, and costume design as well as a sneak peek at iconic sets, some reimagined from the cult-classic movie of the same name, including the Titty Twister, and new sets and locals as the show travels between Mexico and the edgy, tricked-out Texas of Robert Rodriguez.
NEW DESTINATION LAUNCH: CREATURE FEATURE FRIDAY – Begins July 10 starting at 10:00 PM ET/PT
El Rey Network launches a programming block that delivers the creatures nightmares are made of every summer Friday night with “Creature Feature.”
Friday, July 10 (all times ET)
Cujo – 10:00pm & 2:00am
The Black Cat – 12:00am
Friday, July 17 (all times ET)
City of the Living Dead – 10:00pm
Zombie – 12:00am
Deathdream – 2:00am
Friday, July 24 (all times ET)
The Thing – 10:00pm & 1:30am
Friday, July 31 (all times ET)
Rats: Night of Terror – 10:00pm
Contamination – 12:15am
SAM RAIMI MOVIE MARATHON – July 11 starting at 12:00 noon ET/PT
Marathon hosted by Lars Nilsen and Greg MaClennan and featuring cult classics like Evil Dead II, Army of Darkness, and Darkman.
Evil Dead – Saturday, July 11, at 12:00 noon ET/PT
Five friends travel to a cabin in the woods, where they unknowingly release flesh-possessing demons.
Army of Darkness – Saturday, July 11, at 2:15 PM ET/PT
A man is accidentally transported to 1300 A.D., where he must battle an army of the dead and retrieve the Necronomicon so he can return home.
Darkman – Saturday, July 11, at 4:30 PM ET/PT
A brilliant scientist left for dead returns to exact revenge on the people who burned him alive.
Evil Dead II – Saturday, July 11, at 6:45 PM ET/PT
The lone survivor of an onslaught of flesh-possessing spirits holes up in a cabin with a group of strangers while the demons continue their attack.
Army of Darkness – Saturday, July 11, at 9:00 PM ET/PT
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Darkman – Saturday, July 11, at 11:15 PM ET/PT
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