This Week in Screenings 10/16-10/22
10/16 Friday
The Nightmare Before Christmas | Cinemark
For those that observe.
The Devils | Cinemark | Austin Film Society | Alamo Drafthouse
I read Vanessa Redgrave only recently saw this version. You can be just like her.
American Psycho | AMC and Tuesday at Cinemark
A good day for horror movies directed by women.
The original.
The remake by Nia DaCosta.
Hellbound: Hellraiser II | Alamo Drafthouse
They go to hell.
A Tale of Two Sisters | Alamo Drafthouse
Sad Girl Cinema Club presents Korean ghost story.
I would be so intimidated by these girls in High School.
The conclusion of Feminist Horror week.
VHS Marathon & Swap w/ live Special FX Demo | We Luv Video
Special FX artist Gwyneth Williamson doing gore and practical effects.
A look at the richest man on earth. I’ve heard it’s having trouble getting shown. Q&A with Writer and Journalist Lawrence Wright on Saturday.
FILTH! HalloSEEN | HYPERREAL FILM CLUB
18+ event showcasing queer cinema.
10/17 Saturday
Hotel Transylvania | Flix Brewhouse
Genndy Tartakovsky movie.
Get ready for the new one.
Spirited Away | Cinepolis | Cinemark | Galaxy Theatre | AMC | Regal
This was probably my first Ghibli movie.
The third best Scream.
THE DEAD KEEP DYING | HYPERREAL FILM CLUB
Free screening with director Q&A.
TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA: THE VHS TOUR | We Luv Video
They are gonna show it on pan and scan VHS. Camp Miasma tattoos available for purchase on site.
10/18 Sunday
Steve Buscemi is in this.
Kids vs the Universal monsters.
Tim Curry is a delight.
Practical Magic | Flix Brewhouse
And on Tuesday at Austin Public Library Carver Branch. The sequel is still in theaters.
The original.
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors | Regal
Kind of rude to skip the second one.
THE ABOMINABLE DR. PHIBES + MALIGNANT | State Theatre
Medical Malpractice Double Feature. I saw a scene from Malignant the other day and forgot how hard it goes. Didn’t like it much at the time but I bet I would enjoy it more now. It grows on you.
MY BROTHER’S WEDDING | Austin Film Society
Charles Burnett movie previously unreleased.
THE DECAMERON | Austin Film Society
Pasolini sex comedy in 35mm presented by Alienated Majesty Books.
BIG TEXAS LITTLE FILM TOUR | HYPERREAL FILM CLUB
Shorts!
10/19 Monday
Psycho (1960) | Alamo Drafthouse
Eric Nam to promote his new single Psycho is pairing it with a screening of the classic horror movie.
007: Licence to Kill Movie | Regal
The last of the Timothy Dalton Bond movies.
FIRST MAN | Paramount Series at the Bullock IMAX
Ryan Gosling is…
Lets keep this Beetlejuice October going.
He leaps and creeps and glides and slides across the floor.
The first movie based on a Stephen King book.
Magic (1978) | HYPERREAL FILM CLUB
Very young Anthony Hopkins. My guess is Child’s Play was influenced by this movie. Maybe also Black Devil Doll from Hell.
Rated R 1hr 35min.
Rated R 1hr 40min.
10/20 Tuesday
Hauntedween (1991) | Violet Crown
Hang out movie.
Suspiria (1977) | Hyperreal Film Club
Is this the best Argento? Maybe.
If you liked the scary part of the original series.
The VVitch | Paramount Series at the Bullock IMAX
I was just talking to a friend about how Robert Eggers movies are so suited for IMAX because of how much he loves that square. Although this one was wide.
The Shining (1980) | Flix Brewhouse
Has a lot in common with The Shinning from Treehouse of Horror V.
1964 Japanese ghost story as part of the Roots of J-Horror series.
Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2| Alamo Drafthouse
Terror Tuesday presents on 35mm. Part of their Cursed Media series for this most terrifying of months.
10/21 Wednesday
Back to the Future | Cinemark | AMC | Regal
It’s back to the future day.
Party People (2024) | Violet Crown
With a select cast Q&A.
The Last Man on Earth (1964) | Austin Public Library
Vincent Price in the oft remade movie.
Little Shop of Horrors | State Theatre
The director’s cut with the original ending!
Pieces (1982) | Hyperreal Film Club
Exposes the danger of puzzles.
Dawn of the Dead (2004) | Regal
The Snyder cut.
Sleepy Hollow (1999) | Flix Brewhouse
Christopher Walken as the headless horseman.
Manos: The Hands of Fate | Alamo Drafthouse
If you missed last week’s Weird Wednesday you can catch this again at Lakeline and Mueller locations.
Dracula's Angel | Alamo Drafthouse
Weird Wednesday presents. Two people made this movie. A must see for lovers of the bizarre.
10/22 Thursday
Eli Roth’s best movie. But that’s a very low bar.
What We Do In The Shadows | Blue Owl Brewery
Great movie that lead to a great show.
Steven Soderbergh's Psychos | Hyperreal Film Club
Andrew Bujalski hosting this screening of the two Psychos edited together.
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