Editor's note: This article first appeared in the Jan. 25, 2022 flipbook.
“The Book of Boba Fett,” the latest Disney+ series entry, seeks to expand the iconic world of “Star Wars,” seeing the...
Editor's note: This article first appeared in the Jan. 18, 2022 flipbook.
This review contains minor spoilers for “Scream” (2022).
Ghostface slashes back onto screens with the new “Scream”...
The Texan talks to the Haim sisters about working with Paul Thomas Anderson and balancing a successful music career with the production of a feature film.
The Daily Texan attended a college roundtable with Paul Thomas Anderson in which he discussed several elements of his newest project, "Licorice Pizza."
*This review contains very minor spoilers*
After months of endless teasers, leaks and spidey-mania, the newest adventure is finally here.
Tom Holland swings back onto the big screen with the latest...
“Don’t Look Up” brings Hollywood legends together for a comedic, yet dark take on the end of the world. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Ariana Grande and more, the new...
As if alleys weren’t scary enough already.
Auteur Guillermo del Toro returns to the big screen with his newest cinematic experience entitled “Nightmare Alley.” Much like the original 1947 noir...
“House of Gucci,” directed by Ridley Scott, chronicles the real-life story of the Gucci family and the infamous killing of Maurizio Gucci. Sporting an impressive cast featuring Lady Gaga, Adam Driver...
Legendary actress Halle Berry steps into the directing chair for Netflix’s “Bruised.” The film follows washed up mixed martial arts fighter Jackie Justice (Berry) as she fights for redemption in...
Once “Afterlife” sacrifices itself to the lore and allure of the original “Ghostbusters” world, it finds its footing as a rewarding supernatural adventure for longtime fans.
Filmed here in the state of Texas, director Sean Baker’s newest film, “Red Rocket,” hits theaters this December. The small-town tale follows washed-up porn star Mikey Saber (Simon Rex) as he seeks...
“Eternals” follows a group of centuries-old celestial beings dedicated to protecting Earth from a monstrous species called Deviants. Boasting a star-studded cast featuring Richard Madden (“Game of...
While the Austin Film Festival wrapped up its final weekend, “The Humans” premiered at the Paramount Theater. The A24-distributed, play-to-film adaption follows a dysfunctional family as they congregate...
The Daily Texan took a treacherous trip to Texas’ newest fright, navigated three terrifying mazes and spoke with owner and UT professor Corey J. Trahan.
Directed by visionary Denis Villenuve, “Dune” is an adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 science fiction novel of the same name. Traveling to the dangerous planet Arrakis, a young man, Paul Atreides...
“Night Teeth,” now streaming on Netflix, is a brand-new action-packed vampire film starring Debby Ryan, Lucy Fry, Jorge Lendeborg Jr. and Raul Castillo. The film follows a driver named Jay (Lendeborg...
“Hi I’m Chucky. Wanna Play?”
Everyone’s favorite killer doll slices back onto screens worldwide with the brand new SyFy series “Chucky.” Brought to life by showrunner and original franchise...
“There’s Someone Inside Your House,” a brand new slasher film from director Patrick Brice and writer Henry Gayden, arrived on Netflix Oct. 6 after its initial premiere at Austin’s Fantastic Fest....
“BILLIE! BILLIE! BILLIE! BILLIE!”
Cheers rang out from the crowd as the lights dimmed in anticipation for Billie’s highly anticipated return to Austin City Limits. As if the repetition of the...
No better place for a slumber party than a remote cabin in the woods.
“Slumber Party Massacre,” a remake of the 1982 classic slasher of the same name, follows a group of teenage girls who head...
“V/H/S/94” is the newest entry in the long-running horror anthology series of eerie found-footage shorts from a variety of talented writers and directors. The latest installment follows a police squadron...
“Bingo Hell,” part of Amazon’s “Welcome to the Blumhouse” film series, premiered Sept. 24 at Austin’s Fantastic Fest. The goop-splattered film follows a group of elderly town residents who...
“She Will,” an official selection of 2021’s Fantastic Fest, follows a woman and her caretaker as they travel to a remote locale in the woods of Scotland, only to realize there might be an ominous...
Five words no one wants to hear.
“There’s Someone Inside Your House,” brings an exciting dose of modern horror slasher fun and starts streaming on Netflix Oct. 6. Directed by Patrick Brice (“Creep”)...
Shudder’s “Creepshow” returns for a third season of terrifying tales. Based on the classic 1982 horror film of the same name, the anthology series presents two twisted stories per episode, involving...
“Midnight Mass,” the newest horror experience from acclaimed director Mike Flanagan (“Doctor Sleep,” “Gerald’s Game,” “The Haunting of Hill House”), follows an isolated island community...
HBO Max’s “Doom Patrol” returns after the harrowing cliffhanger of season 2 which left the Patrol coated in deadly candle wax. Picking up directly after, season 3 throws the heroes through a slew...
“Lady of the Manor,” a brand new comedy written and directed by sibling duo Christian and Justin Long, premieres Sept. 17 in select theaters and video on-demand services. The film stars Melanie Lynskey...
Unfortunately, job listings do not notify you of ghosts in the workplace.
“Lady of the Manor,” a brand new supernatural comedy written and directed by siblings Christian and Justin Long, follows...
Ring ring ring … A new Marvel movie is calling.
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” the newest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, follows the journey of Shang-Chi (Simu Liu), a...
Master of horror James Wan slices back into the genre scene with an original, terrifying tale.
“Malignant,” premiering in theaters and on HBO Max, follows Madison, a young woman ambushed by...
Billie Eilish brings the concert to the sofa with her new video concert experience “Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles” on Disney+.
The singer, alongside an orchestra and choir,...
“Party Till We Die” takes on a whole new meaning in this Netflix original.
Victoria Justice stars in the new Netflix original Afterlife of the Party. The young adult comedy follows 25-year-old...
Candyman. Candyman. Candyman. Candyman. Ca-
Director Nia DaCosta’s “Candyman” finally hit theaters Aug. 27 after being delayed from June 2020. Taking place 29 years after the original “Candyman”...
Try finding the bathroom in the dark at this house ...
“The Night House,” the latest horror film from director and writer David Bruckner (Netflix’s “The Ritual,” upcoming “Hellraiser”...
From your TikTok FYP to your Netflix screen, Addison Rae takes Hollywood by storm.
Netflix’s “He’s All That,” a reimagining of the classic film “She’s All That,” follows high school...
Newborn babies can be a real nightmare.
“American Horror Stories” presents a new terrifying story each week set in the world of “American Horror Story,” featuring familiar and new cast members...
Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the August 2 flipbook.
Santa comes for naughty influencers in the newest installment of Hulu’s horror anthology.
“American Horror Stories”...
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...
