Syfy Sets Month Long Halloween-Themed Schedule

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Syfy will air 600 hours of horror and thriller-themed programming as part of its 31 Days Of Halloween October programming stunt.

The network’s 7th annual spook-a-thon, which runs from Oct. 1-31, will feature such horror films as the remake of the as well aTexas Chainsaw Massacre s Shutter, said network officials.

On the original side, Syfy will premiere docuseries Town Of The Living Dead as well as the 200th episode of reality series Ghost Hunters. In addition, Syfy will premiere three original movies – Dark Haul, Dead Still and Finders Keepers -- during the month.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.