This Week in Screenings 10/10-10/16

10/10 Friday

THE BOXTROLLS | Galaxy Theatre

Stop motion animation movie that asks, what if boxes were clothes?

It | Regal

Just the kids.

The Mummy (1999) | Alamo Drafthouse 

Brendan Fraser himbo cinema. 

The Craft | Alamo Drafthouse

Check out these weirdos.

WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS | Hyperreal Film Club

I’m still waiting on that werewolf movie they promised. 

Night of the Living Dead (1990) | Alamo Drafthouse 

I don’t think I’ve seen this one. Very curious how it differs from the original. 

10/11 Saturday 

CORPSE BRIDE | Galaxy Theatre

This one is co-directed by Tim Burton.

Sullivan’s Travels | Alamo Drafthouse

Aziz Ansari picked this. I love Preston Sturges screwball comedies.

HALE COUNTY THIS MORNING, THIS EVENING | Austin Film Society

Documentary about two young Black men in rural Alabama with director in attendance.

THE MOTHER AND THE WHORE | Austin Film Society

This is a long one. Richard Linklater will be in person to introduce it.

The Lost Boys (1987) | Flix Brewhouse

Spend some time with the Boys.

Army of Darkness | Regal

The third of the original Evil Dead movies. Full bonkers.

Scary Movie (1991) | We Luv Video

With filmmaker Daniel Erickson in attendance. Also at Alamo Drafthouse on the 15th, also with Q&A. 

Shorts XX | Hyperreal Film Club

Sequence 8 Presents short films by Austin female filmmakers. 

Pet Sematary + Hausu | Paramount Theatre

With a pre-show drag performance by Louisianna Purchase, who also appeared in Dragula Season 3 and won best drag performer in Austin for multiple years.

ARREBATO | Austin Film Society

Spanish cult film from the ‘80s. Playing in 35mm.

10/12 Sunday 

The Dark Crystal | Cinemark​ | Regal | Cinepolis | AMC

I wasn’t able to get through the Netflix show but I F’n love this movie.

A Matter of Life and Death | Alamo Drafthouse 

Aziz Ansari picked this too. Pressburger and Powell movie.

Killer of Sheep | Alamo Drafthouse 

Aziz Ansari said his character struggles in L.A. in Good Fortune and this movie is also about struggle in L.A. I think he’s just looking for an excuse to screen cool movies.

Sleepy Hollow | Regal

So sleepy.

Train to Busan | Violet Crown 

Not at all sleepy.

Lifeforce | Alamo Drafthouse 

The international cut. Tobe Hooper movie for those looking to fill a requirement for a Halloween Movie Scavenger hunt.

Battle Royale | Cinemark | Regal | AMC

25th Anniversary. Do you like Hunger Games? How about these Hunger Games! Do you like Long Walk? How about this Long Walk!

Chinatown | IPIC Theaters

Faye Dunaway movie.

10/13 Monday 

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1931) | Alamo Drafthouse 

Fredric March and Rose Hobart movie.

The Thing | Cinepolis 

$5 screening. Also a good board game.

The Monster Squad | Flix Brewhouse

Those kids are rude.

Silver Bullet | Regal

Gary Busey’s best performance? Maybe not but worth watching.

Friday the 13th Part 2 | Cinemark

The one with Jason.

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors | Hyperreal Film Club

Cinemonster presents the dreamiest of dream horror.

Monday Mystery Movie | Regal

Rated R 1hr 55min.

GALAXY MYSTERY MOVIE | Galaxy Theatre

Rated R 128min.

AMC Screen Unseen

Rated R 1hr 52min.

10/14 Tuesday 

Trick 'r Treat | Cinemark | Regal | AMC

Dylan Baker is so good at being creepy.

Seed of Chucky | We Luv Video

I love Chucky and this is the movie that started that love.

The Exorcist | Flix Brewhouse

The director's cut. Screened as a Brewfest.

THE EMPTY MAN | Hyperreal Film Club

Maybe your only chance to see this in a theater for a long time.

Bloody Muscle Bodybuilder from Hell | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Part of the Terror Tuesday series.

Creepshow | Regal

Alamo Drafthouse will have it as a movie party starting 10/21. Anthology horror movie directed by George A. Romero and written by Stephen King.

THE KILLER | Austin Film Society

Part of the John Woo series. They are all great but this one I’ve seen and I know it’s great.

10/15 Wednesday 

Mildred Pierce | Violet Crown 

Joan Crawford in her Oscar-winning role.

LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD | Austin Film Society

Part of the French New Wave series. People say Saltburn was inspired by this. Maybe watch it and tell me if you agree.

A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Returns | Cinemark

The Gay one!

Candyman (1992) | AMC 

Tony Todd in this and the 90’s Night of the Living Dead. Good week to celebrate Tony Todd.

Sinners | Austin Public Library

Good movie you should check it out.

SPLICE | Hyperreal Film Club

Very uncomfortable movie.

In The Folds of the Flesh | Alamo Drafthouse 

Part of the Weird Wednesday series. What a title.

10/16 Thursday 

St. Elmo’s Fire | Cinemark

40th Anniversary of the Brat Pack movie.

An American Werewolf in London | Paramount Theatre

With David Naughton in person for a Q&A.

POLTERGEIST | Hyperreal Film Club

They’re here.

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