The Horror Channel is paying tribute to the late Sir Christopher Lee with a marathon of four classic movies.
Stewart Bridle of the Horror Channel announced today (June 12) that Thursday, July 2 will be 'Christopher Lee Night'.
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"We feel the movies chosen for the night represent some of his most iconic characters and performances during his time with Hammer Films and in the horror genre," Bridle announced.
"Watching these you realise why he was so highly respected as a fantastic character actor who could both be a stoic hero and also a terrifying villain. He will be greatly missed but he lives on through his amazing legacy of movies."
The salute kicks off with the Hammer gem The Devil Rides Out at 9pm, followed by Dracula: Prince of Darkness at 10.55pm.
1970's Scars of Dracula is scheduled for 12.45am, with the programming block concluding at 2.35am with To the Devil a Daughter.
The British Film Institute also marked Lee's passing on Thursday (June 11) by paying tribute his "unforgettable legacy".
The iconic Dracula star passed away at the age of 93 in London after suffering heart failure.
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