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...
On Sept. 6, audiences will truly float “two.”
Pennywise has returned from his 27-year slumber and is ready to feast on the children of Derry, Maine, in the highly-anticipated film “IT...
Till death do us part has a whole new meaning.
“Ready or Not” is a high-stakes horror film surrounding a newlywed bride who marries into the Le Domas family, notorious for taking pleasure...
It’s a beautiful summer day, so the only logical thing to do is go to the movies.
Summer 2019 was a great one for movies. Fans of every genre — from superhero flicks to shocking horror films,...
The illustrations that haunted ‘90s childhoods are back, more alive than ever.
“Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” is a film adaptation of the eponymous collection of short stories...
Mr. Tarantino is back, and he’s brought cowboys, pitbulls, crazy cult members and — of course — more feet.
Acclaimed film director Quentin Tarantino has finished his ninth feature...
For a film all about alligators, this sure lacks bite.
“Crawl” is a horror film directed by Alexandre Aja that follows competitive swimmer Haley (Kaya Scodelario) and her father (Barry Pepper)...
Who would’ve thought that Jake Gyllenhaal would be playing a fishbowl-wearing sorcerer in a Spider-Man movie?
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man is back in “Far From Home,” a sequel to...
Alexa, please don’t kill me.
“Child’s Play” is a reimagining of the 1988 horror classic of the same name. The remake, helmed by director Lars Klevberg, revolves around...
“Black Mirror” is back in full force with its signature social commentary, but some of the stories aren’t as strong as they could be.
The fifth season of Netflix’s futuristic...
The new Ted Bundy biopic is wicked, evil and vile in its excruciating visual accuracy, yet it remains respectful of his victims.
“Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile,” directed by...
In a time before “Goosebumps,” another book had the honor of bringing children’s nightmares to life.
“Scary Stories” is a 2019 documentary directed, edited and produced...
“Endgame” wields a powerful gauntlet of nostalgia, heartbreak and resolution.
“Avengers: Endgame” is the culmination of over 10 years of Marvel storytelling, starting with...
DC’s newest film “Shazam!,” directed by David F. Sandberg, is currently in theaters, and The Daily Texan had the pleasure of speaking with the film’s writer (and UT alumnus) Henry...
The horror genre has frightened moviegoers since the early twentieth century. With recent hits such as “It” and “Us,” the genre shows no signs of receding success.
Stigmas toward...
Maybe being an only child isn’t so bad.
“Long Lost,” released on March 29, is an erotic thriller from director, writer and editor Erik Bloomquist. This is Bloomquist’s...
Two Jokers in a deck of cards? Try six.
The Joker, arguably Batman’s most iconic foe, has graced everything from comics to the world of film and television. Over the last 50 years, the Joker...
"The Curse of La Llorona" recently premiered at SXSW. The film follows a single mother as she does whatever it takes to protect her children from the evil spirit of La Llorona. The Daily...
In the famous words of Jud Crandall, sometimes, dead is better.
"Pet Sematary" is the newest adaptation of Stephen King’s novel of the same name. The film, directed by Kevin Kölsch...
Move over Bloody Mary — there’s a new child-killing spirit in town.
“The Curse of La Llorona” is Michael Chaves’s feature length directorial debut and another entry in...
Editor's note: This story has been updated to include the new title of the film, "Get Duked!"
Apparently, farmers are big into hip-hop.
“Get Duked!” is the first feature...
“Snatchers” is a horror comedy from directors Stephen Cedars and Benji Kleiman that is adapted from the short film and web series of the same name. The film follows friends Sara and Hayley...
Dead bodies, maggots, and bears — oh my.
“Body at Brighton Rock” is the feature directorial debut for Roxanne Benjamin. The film follows a young park ranger who comes across a corpse...
When music and film are effectively combined, the result is truly special.
“Teen Spirit” is a film revolving a small-town girl’s rise to fame directed by Max Minghella. The film follows...
An anthology film where the anthologies themselves are more interesting than the overall plot.
“Tales from the Lodge” is the directorial debut for Abigail Blackmore. The film follows a group...
It turns out the best movies are the ones with no heroes at all.
“Villains” is a dark comedy directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen that follows a criminal couple who breaks into a home that...
“Little Monsters” is the beacon of undead light in a time where zombie films have been done to death.
This is Abe Forsythe’s third feature film and he surely delivers with a heartwarming...
