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...
