This Week in Screenings 10/2-10/8
10/2 Friday
Spice World | Hyperreal Film Club
The Spice Bus Tour is still in full effect today and Saturday.
Moonlight | Regal | Alamo Drafthouse
A day after AMC and Cinemark started showing it but they got there eventually.
The Nightmare Before Christmas | AMC
Also a day later at Regal. ‘Tis the season.
Edward James Olmos calculus teacher.
FIRST THEY CAME FOR MY COLLEGE | Austin Film Society
Documentary about Florida’s New College. We are also a college town. Will feature a Q&A with filmmakers Friday and Saturday.
To Be Seen (2026) | We Luv Video
Documentary about Austin’s restaurants through the pandemic lockdown.
Beetlejuice | Alamo Drafthouse
Can you imagine something this original coming out today. It’s not even based on a book.
I wish they would let Richard Kelly make another movie.
Friday the 13th + Bay of Blood | State Theatre
Panic at the Paramount Presents Slasher Bloodlines. Could also be Blood on the Water.
I will not defend this movie but given the filmography of Eli Roth this is probably top 2.
Also at Galaxy Theatre on Sunday. And Thursday at Austin Film Society. I’ve never read the book. Maybe that’s why I like this movie so much.
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW | Austin Film Society
Related to the screening of First They Came For My College. No shadowcast and maybe not 18+. It is rated R though.
10/3 Saturday
Special Halloween cartoons for the kids.
MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO | Austin Film Society
Subtitled so no Fanning sisters. Will play again on Sunday dubbed.
Tim Burton's Corpse Bride | Flix Brewhouse
The other stop motion movie associated with Tim Burton.
Casino Royale | Alamo Drafthouse
And Sunday at Regal. It’s the Daniel Craig one not the David Niven one.
Carrie + Jennifer's Body | State Theatre
Panic at the Paramount Presents Coming-of-Rage.
What a great Dracula movie.
Queer Cinema: Lost and Found presents along with AIA Austin LGBTQIA+ Alliance. Movie about the Toronto toilet scene.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show | Lake Creek 7
18+ with a live shadowcast.
10/4 Sunday
Didn’t know Dan Harmon wrote this.
Ninja Scroll (1993) | Cinepolis Ninja Scroll | AMC | Cinemark | Alamo Drafthouse
From the director of Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust.
Kelli Bland will narrate to David DiDonato’s heavy metal live score.
Kicking off the Wan-iverse.
The Big Lebowski | IPIC Austin
The dude.
Blue Velvet | Alamo Drafthouse
David Lynch was pretty good at making movies.
10/5 Monday
Good week for spooky stop-motion movies.
See.
It would be cool to watch both 2001 and this at the same IMAX.
Tope Hooper movie for those that observe Hooptober.
Let's Scare Jessica to Death | Hyperreal Film Club
I actually think this is a good title. Also one of the best horror movies of its kind. Great writeup on the site too.
Mystery Movie Screening | Cinepolis
Rated PG, 2hr 10min.
Rated PG, 2hr 14min.
Rated PG, 2hr 16min.
GALAXY MYSTERY MOVIE | Galaxy Theatre
Rated PG, 143min.
Secret Movie Series | Cinemark
No clues given.
10/6 Tuesday
PROBLEMISTA | HYPERREAL FILM CLUB
Part of the Cinema de la Cultura series. Proceeds will be donated to American Gateways. I love this movie but also the United States is denying people human rights. If you can’t make it to the screening you can donate here.
Shaun of the Dead | Flix Brewhouse
Funny British zombie movie.
Addams Family Values + Eternally Yours | Alamo Drafthouse
The first episode of the new vampire sitcom followed by the best Addams Family movie IMO.
For Connor Storrie completists.
Regal doesn’t usual tell you which version but they are using the poster from the Jan de Bont one.
Panic at the Paramount Presents. It’s part 1 with the kids.
Japanese ghost story that’s been on my watchlist forever.
Terror Tuesday presents. Same writer, director, and star as Black Phone(s).
10/7 Wednesday
Halloweentown | Hyperreal Film Club
I wonder how many people know Debbie Reynolds as the witch from Halloweentown.
The Witches of Eastwick | Flix Brewhouse
I forgot this is a George Miller movie. What a great filmography.
Tom Hiddleston should always dress like this.
Train to Busan | State Theatre
Panic at the Paramount Presents. Will they make it to Busan?
Manos: The Hands of Fate | Alamo Drafthouse
Weird Wednesday presents. This is one of those cult favorites that you should probably watch with a crowd.
10/8 Thursday
I immediately think of Jeremy Sisto’s hands. And you will too.
One of the better horror anthology movies.
Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth | Cinepolis | AMC | Cinemark | Regal
Who does he think he is? Lee Cronin?
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