A shark, rat whisperer and polka-dot man walk into a bar …
“The Suicide Squad” has finally blasted back onto the big screen with James Gunn’s highly anticipated soft reboot of the 2016 hit....
Drive-Ins are coming back with a vengeance on the newest episode of “American Horror Stories.”
HULU series “American Horror Stories” presents a new terrifying story each week set in the world...
The Murder House is opening its doors again.
“American Horror Stories” is a brand new spinoff of the iconic anthology series “American Horror Story.” The new show, premiering exclusively on...
A film adaptation of Broadway’s “In the Heights” is finally hitting theaters and HBO Max in early June. The award-winning story follows Usnavi, a young bodega owner in Washington Heights, while he...
The newest installment in the iconic horror series “Saw” has arrived with “Spiral: From the Book of Saw.” The new film follows Detective “Zeke” Banks (Chris Rock) as he scrambles to track down...
“The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness” is a brand new Netflix docuseries chronicling the infamous Son of Sam killings that occurred in New York City during the 1970s. Throughout the four-episode...
While the new “Mortal Kombat” film, based on the popular video games series, features effective action sequences and character moments, the overall narrative and presentation leaves much more to be desired.
The Apple TV+ series is back for more thrilling chills.
“Servant” is an Apple TV+ original series currently in its second season on the streaming service. The suspenseful show, led by showrunner...
The time has come for iconic monsters Godzilla and King Kong to face off yet again on the big screen. Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Godzilla vs. Kong” is in theaters and available to stream on HBO Max...
Editor's Note: This story first appeared in The Daily Texan's March 10 print edition.
The Daily Texan’s team of South by Southwest Online reporters have created a list of must-sees for students...
“Clerk,” which premiered at South by Southwest 2021, is a documentary revolving around the life of iconic filmmaker, actor, public speaker and comic book fan Kevin Smith. The film features...
Editor’s Note: There are minor spoilers in this interview
“Sound of Violence” is a new horror film that premiered at South by Southwest in the Midnighters category. The film follows...
This mixtape is killer.
“Sound of Violence” is a horror film that premiered at South by Southwest in the Midnighters category. The film follows a young adult named Alexis who is pursuing...
Finding the remote won’t save you now
Inspired by the real-life (and unsolved) broadcast interruptions that struck Chicago in the late 1980s, horror film “Broadcast Signal Intrusion”...
All dinner parties could use a severed leg to spice up the evening.
“The Feast” is a horror film featured in the South by Southwest 2021 Midnighters category. The film, set in the...
“Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched,” a new documentary that premiered at South by Southwest 2021 on Wednesday, focuses on the evolution and history of the folk horror subgenre. The film features...
Once again, Barbara Crampton is covered in blood.
Horror legends Crampton and Larry Fessenden unite in “Jakob’s Wife,” a new film directed by Travis Stevens (“Girl on the...
Definitely not Fun-Guy.
“Gaia” is another installment in South by Southwest 2021’s Midnighters collection. The film follows a park ranger who stumbles upon a father and son living...
“Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry” is an Apple TV+ original documentary centered around the 19-year-old singing sensation Billie Eilish. Spanning multiple tours, music video...
Director Bryan Bertino dips his toes back into the horror genre with Shudder’s upcoming film “The Dark and the Wicked.”
The UT alumnus, best known for directing horror classic...
From minor guest roles on iconic shows “Friday Night Lights” and “Dexter,” to writing and starring in her own horror film “Lucky,” UT alumna Brea Grant is paving her...
“Judas and the Black Messiah” hits HBO Max and theaters this Friday. The film follows the powerful and relevant true story following Black Panther chairman Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya), his...
Editor's Note: This story first appeared in The Daily Texan's February 2 print edition.
In a moving character study that explores an important point in America’s racial history, Daniel...
“The Blazing World” is a new feature film produced by Brinton Bryan that follows a young woman who accidentally finds herself in a twisted alternate dimension. The film, created on location...
The Joker, Mr. Robot and Alonzo from “Training Day” unite for an unsettling crime investigation premiering in theaters and on HBO Max starting Friday.
“The Little Things”...
The year 2020 has certainly been a weird one for the movie industry. As studios move away from theatrical distribution, many are looking toward various streaming platforms to debut their next big hit....
Black Ops is back.
“Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War” is the newest installment in Activision’s long-running first person shooter series. This time around, “Call of Duty”...
The scariest day of the year isn’t far off, and The Daily Texan is here to help you celebrate. Move your eyes to the rest of this guide to figure out how to send chills down your spine.
The...
Just in time for the spookiest day of the year, Netflix has dropped Volume 2 of their “Unsolved Mysteries” reboot. This installment features another six chilling cold cases ranging from the...
Maybe babysitters should just stick to babysitting.
“A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting” is a film adaptation of the young adult novel series of the same name. Author Joe...
After succeeding as a short on the festival circuit in 2015, Jill Gervargizian’s “The Stylist” has been adapted into a feature film. The stylish slasher premiered at 2020’s Celebration...
Dandruff is the least of these characters’ hair worries.
“The Stylist” is a new horror film from writer-director Jill Gervargizian, based on a 2016 short film of the same...
This werewolf film is a visual feast.
Kicking off Fantastic Fest’s virtual 2020 celebration, “Teddy” brings werewolves back onto the big screen. The French film, written and...
“Antebellum” is a new horror film from directing duo Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz. The story follows a successful Black businesswoman named Veronica (Janelle Monáe) who suddenly...
Editor’s note: This review discusses religious and gruesome imagery as well as suicide. If you or somebody you know are at risk of self-harm, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24-hour...
After a 2019 premiere at South by Southwest, “Get Duked!” (formerly “Boyz in the Wood”) landed on Amazon Prime on Friday. The wild, genre-defying film follows a group of boys who...
While high school life is often romanticized in modern media, Amazon Studios’ newest film embraces the dark reality that lies between the lockers.
“Chemical Hearts,” based on the novel...
Director and writer Richard Tanne’s “Chemical Hearts” is now available to stream on Amazon Prime. The coming-of-age story, based on the novel “Our Chemical Hearts” by Krystal...
With this new foreboding flick, director Amy Seimetz shines a light on the fragility of life and certainty of death.
“She Dies Tomorrow” follows a group of people who encounter a mysterious...
The new horror film “Relic” from director Natalie Erika James is now playing at drive-in theaters across the country. The film stars Bella Heathcote and Emily Mortimer as a mother-daughter...
The suffering of a loved one becomes sinister in this terrifying genre offering.
“Relic” is a chilling horror film from director Natalie Erika James. The twisted tale follows a mother...
Hot Film Fan Summer will never be the same.
When COVID-19 forced movie theaters to shut down worldwide, studios quickly adjusted theatrical release dates for upcoming films. The Daily Texan has...
With days left before his virtual graduation, an aspiring UT screenwriter received personal advice from a Hollywood legend.
After the Twitter account for John Krasinski’s (“The Office,”...
Ryan Murphy’s “Hollywood” seeks to reinterpret the harsh reality of 1940s Dreamland.
Part of a multipicture deal, “Hollywood” is a Ryan Murphy-Netflix collaboration....
As the final entry in “Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga” came to a close last winter with “The Rise of Skywalker,” the franchise’s greatest stars are seeking out new opportunities...
UT alumnus Eman Esfandi is usually in front of the camera, but after taking a spin in the director’s chair, his work is now streaming on HBO.
Eman Esfandi directed a short film called “Pepito”...
Editor’s note: This story is part of The Daily Texan’s coverage of how coronavirus concerns are affecting UT-Austin. Read the rest of our coverage here.
Daniel Hurtado de Mendoza was supposed...
Editor’s Note: This story mentions suicide. If you or somebody you know are at resk of self-harm, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24-hour support at 1-800-273-8255.
As attention...
Looking for more movies to add to your ever-expanding watch list? The Texan has compiled a list of films featuring UT alumni that are available to stream from the comfort of your home.
“Time Trap”...
Gone Fishing … forever.
“Blow The Man Down” is a new Amazon original film, written and directed by Danielle Krudy and Bridget Savage Cole. The unsettling thriller follows two sisters as they...
With countless hours of TV time seemingly in everyone’s future, the Texan has put together a list of must-watch films that embrace the spirit of being quarantined, each in a unique way.
The Shining
In...
Editor’s note: This story is part of The Daily Texan’s coverage of how coronavirus concerns are affecting UT-Austin. Read the rest of our coverage here.
“I Will Make You Mine”...
Young ambitions fly sky high in this colorful Netflix experience.
“Sitara: Let Girls Dream” is an animated short film written and directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy alongside Pakistan-based...
Universal Classic Monsters is back from the grave yet again, this time with horror powerhouse Blumhouse behind the wheel.
“The Invisible Man,” directed by Leigh Whannell (“Upgrade”),...
Sophia Lillis is once again drenched in blood, but this time a killer clown is the least of her problems.
“I Am Not Okay With This” is a new Netflix series from director Jonathan Entwistle...
"Annabelle” is officially canceled.
“Brahms: The Boy II” is the sequel to 2016’s “The Boy.” The film follows a new family that moves into the guest house...
The island of eternal youth is returning to the silver screen in the visionary tale “Wendy.”
“Wendy” is a retelling of the classic “Peter Pan” story through...
Oscar-nominated director Benh Zeitlin is back with a new film titled “Wendy.” The film is a loose adaptation of the classic story “Peter Pan,” focusing on young Wendy as she discovers...
Audiences should stay on the plane.
“Fantasy Island” is the newest genre film from horror production company Blumhouse. The film, loosely based on the original TV series from the 1970s,...
“Fantasy Island” is horror production company Blumhouse’s twisted reimagining of the classic show of the same name.
The Daily Texan, along with several other student-run publications,...
Maybe opening this locked door was a bad idea.
“Locke & Key” is a new Netflix original based on the horror fantasy comic series of the same name by Joe Hill, acclaimed writer Stephen...
As the credits roll on Jeff Baena’s “Horse Girl,” it becomes very apparent that all the film did was showcase a girl struggling with mental illness and then end her story in a worse state...
In a franchise seemingly dominated by the Joker, Harley Quinn is back to steal the spotlight with twisted pride.
“Birds of Prey” marks the return of Margot Robbie’s iconic Harleen...
Billie Eilish’s newest music video, “everything i wanted,” released Jan. 23, has already garnered over 29 million views. Music video editor John Paul Horstmann (“everything i wanted,”...
In a reinterpretation of the original Grimm tale, director Osgood Perkins (“The Blackcoat’s Daughter”) has brought fairy tale nightmare “Gretel & Hansel” to cinematic...
If Jack and Jill tumbling down a hill wasn’t harrowing enough, Gretel and Hansel are here to live among a cannibalistic witch.
“Gretel & Hansel” is a twisted fairytale horror film...
After facing an onslaught of syllabi on UT’s first day of spring session, some students also received a special screening of “The Gentlemen,” followed by a Q&A from the minister of...
Get lost in a time-bending trip with director Gille Klabin’s “The Wave.”
“The Wave,” which premiered at Austin’s Fantastic Fest, revolves around lawyer Frank (Justin...
“The Wave” is a brand new time-twisting comedy from director Gille Klabin and writer and producer Carl Lucas that premiered at Austin’s very own Fantastic Fest. The film follows a lawyer...
As UT closed its doors for the winter session, cinemas were bombarded with new films — some box office hits and a few disappointments. The Daily Texan has put together a review recap for some...
Josh and Benny Safdie have slowly paved a way for themselves in Hollywood with critically acclaimed films like “Heaven Knows What” and “Good Time.” The directing duo is back...
The legendary trinity of Joe Pesci, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino finally share the screen in the newest high-stakes, city-set nightmare from Martin Scorsese.
Acclaimed director Scorsese’s...
Throw away the Clue board — it’s time for a real mystery.
“Knives Out” is a modern take on the classic whodunit' genre from director Rian Johnson (“Star Wars:...
If audiences have ever wanted to see Adam Sandler fight against a famous R&B singer in the middle of the VIP room of a club, now is the time.
“Uncut Gems” is another film from...
The ‘80s are back, and they’ve brought aerobics, short shorts and a blood-splattered sleepaway camp with them.
“American Horror Story” has concluded its ninth season,...
Attendees won’t have to rely on the “Persistence of Memory” if they decide to take home one of these pieces for themselves.
From Nov. 9 to Dec. 10, Austin’s Ao5 Gallery...
The Overlook Hotel has opened its doors once again and two little twin girls are the least of Danny Torrance’s problems.
“Doctor Sleep,” directed by Mike Flanagan, is both the film...
Once upon a time … the cast of Quentin Tarantino’s newest film were interviewed.
This past weekend, Quentin Tarantino’s ninth film “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood”...
“In Search of Darkness” is a documentary that details the rise and impact of 1980s horror films. Over the four-hour run time, director David A. Weiner conducts interviews with a vast array...
The only thing scarier than Bigfoot is millennials.
“The VICE Guide to Bigfoot” is the feature directorial debut for Zach Lamplugh and stars writer and producer Brian Emond. “VICE...
While many people fear the darkness, some search for it.
“In Search of Darkness” documents and analyzes the history and impact of horror films in the 1980s. Featuring a slew of absurd films...
Audiences stepped foot into “Zombieland” in 2009, and a decade later the original cast and director have returned to the iconic undead stomping ground.
To celebrate the release of “Zombieland:...
According to the second survival rule of Zombieland, one must always Double Tap, even if it takes 10 years to do it.
The gang returns in the long-awaited sequel to 2009’s “Zombieland,”...
House of Torment is back from the grave once again for its 2019 haunt season.
Eager thrill-seekers will be pleasantly surprised to discover the notorious attraction has brought with it a plethora of...
The highly anticipated and extremely controversial “Joker,” directed by Todd Phillips (“The Hangover”), has arrived, detailing a complex, mesmerizing and terrifying story about...
At the Fantastic Fest premiere of “Knives Out” on Sept. 25, The Daily Texan spoke to director Rian Johnson from “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” and “Looper” about his newest...
The Daily Texan sat down at Fantastic Fest with Jim Mickle, director of Netflix thriller “In the Shadow of the Moon,” to discuss the filmmaking process.
The Daily Texan: As a director,...
“In the Shadow of the Moon” is a time traveling thriller from Netflix. The Daily Texan discussed various aspects of the filmmaking journey with cast members Michael C. Hall, Boyd Holbrook and...
“Fractured” is a psychological thriller directed by Brad Anderson that follows the harrowing journey of a man whose wife and daughter disappear from a hospital. The Daily Texan attended the...
“Jojo Rabbit” is a WWII dramedy from director Taika Waititi that focuses on a young boy who idolizes Hilter and his reaction to finding out his mother has been hiding a young Jewish girl in...
This is what happens when the moon sees its shadow.
“In the Shadow of the Moon” is a time-bending thriller from director Jim Mickle. The film follows a murder investigation in Philadelphia...
At MondoCon, toymakers went back to their roots to discuss their inspirations.
On Sept. 14 and 15, Mondo, an art house which produces toys, vinyl records and screen printed shirts and posters, hosted...
With Brad Pitt in space, clearly nothing can go wrong.
“Ad Astra” is a space thriller directed by James Gray and starring Brad Pitt in the leading role of Roy McBride. The film follows an...
Unlike the character, this film is no joke.
On Aug. 31, Todd Phillips’ “Joker” film premiered at the 2019 Venice Film Festival where it won the “Golden Lion” award. Critics...
Behind the remnants of an old Western ghost town in Manor, Texas, something ghoulish resides.
Scare for a Cure is a nonprofit, haunted attraction that donates its net proceeds to cancer research....
After a two year wait, the sequel to “IT” has finally floated into theaters.
“IT Chapter Two” takes viewers to the small town of Derry, Maine, where the Losers’ Club...
Many people are scared of the dark, but what they should really fear is what lies in broad daylight.
Ari Aster brought his horror chops back to the big screen with his sophomore film, "Midsommar." Recently,...
“I don’t feel so good, Mr. Stark” has a whole new meaning.
On Aug. 20, film news site Deadline reported that Disney and Sony were unable to reach a financial agreement on the deal...
