Horror fans rejoice, word has come down this morning that The Horror Channel is taking a huge step forward by announcing the launch of programming for the channel.  Here is how this is going to work.  Starting at midnight Oct. 27^th The Horror Channel will begin airing program on The Men’s Channel.  What the hell is The Men’s Channel you ask?  It is a nationally aired channel available via Dish Network and select cable providers.  Basically, if you have Dish Network you’ve got THC.

Here is the official announcement from THC:

Guttenberg, NJ – October 26th, 2005 – The Horror Channel (THC), a leading broadband content provider of horror, terror and suspense programming, announced today that it will present a tribute to film director George A. Romero on The Men’s Channel, at midnight EDT on Thursday, October 27th.

The Men’s Channel is carried nationwide on both cable and satellite. Programming will feature films, interviews, music videos and other content including great shopping opportunities for horror fans and collectors. Following the premiere on October 27th, additional programming from THC can be seen on The Men's Channel on Saturday nights at midnight (eastern) starting November 5th.

Here is a complete breakdown of where you can find The Men’s Channel:

Like I said, your best bet is to have Dish Network if you hope to see the THC programming.  If you interested in signing up for Dish Network you can click here to be taken over to The Horror Channel’s website where they have a direct link to help you sign up for the service.

Congratulations to The Horror Channel on the launch of their channel.  Horror fans around the country have been waiting for this day.