A Haunted House

Marlon Wayans spoofs Paranormal Activity.

"...Directed by: Michael Tiddes. Starring: Marlon Wayans, Marlene Forte, Essence Atkins, David..."

Jan. 18, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

A Haunted House 2

More horror/comedy in the Marlon Wayans vein.

"...Directed by: Michael Tiddes. Starring: Marlon Wayans, Jaime Pressly, Essence Atkins, Gabriel..."

April 18, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

This Old Haunted House

The House of Torment grows darker and across the nation

"...Daniel McCullough prowls the House of Torment as both its..."

Sept. 13, 2013 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

The Annual Haunted House Guide Speak No Evil -- Live It!

"...by Julie Weaver I don't just like Halloween, Ilove Halloween. For a..."

Oct. 20, 1995 Arts Feature

Dream House

Despite an impressive cast and director, Dream House is a confounding mess.

"...Directed by: Jim Sheridan. Starring: Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz, Naomi Watts, Elias Koteas,..."

Oct. 7, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Making the House of Torment a Home

After a shuttered year, Austin's oldest haunted attraction reunites the family

"...If you smell waffles, be afraid. Be afraid, very afraid...."

Oct. 8, 2021 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Rise of the House of Torment

Austin's biggest home haunt is now a national phenomenon

"...Fifteen Halloweens ago, Dan McCullough was just a guy with a..."

Oct. 28, 2015 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Monster House

This animated tale of a carnivorous, haunted house and the band of neighborhood kids who decide to put it out of commission feels maddeningly unfinished.

"...Directed by: Gil Kenan. Equal parts Ray Bradbury and rickety carnival spook show,..."

July 21, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Book Review: A Cosmology of Monsters

Shaun Hamill pens an achingly aware homage to horrors past

"...Shaun Hamill’s A Cosmology of Monsters explores the medicinal effects..."

Oct. 21, 2019 Arts Post by Roberto Ontiveros

'Mo Music: Witch House Halloween

Sip on some syrup this Halloween with the witch house sound

"...Lets get into the Halloween spirit with the relatively new genre of drag aka..."

Oct. 26, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

Return to the House of Torment

Heading back into the nation's number five Halloween attraction

"...Last year, the House of Torment haunted house by Highland..."

Oct. 24, 2009 Design Post by Richard Whittaker

The Haunted Mansion

Eddie Murphy heads up this latest Disney amusement ride-turned-movie.

"...Directed by: Rob Minkoff. Starring: Eddie Murphy, Terence Stamp, Wallace Shawn, Jennifer Tilly, Nathaniel..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Very Krampus Christmas

Seasonal scares at the House of Torment

"...'Twas the week before Christmas, And all through the House..."

Dec. 16, 2016 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Luv Doc Recommends: Austin Haunted Forest

The Enchanted Forest, Friday, October 19, 2007

"...Haunted Houses are like assholes. Everybody has one and most..."

Oct. 19, 2007 Column by The Luv Doc

A Ghost Story

A meditative story of a spirit who lingers on

"...Directed by: David Lowery. Starring: Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara and Will Oldham...."

July 14, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Scare for a Cure Scares Up Cash

Local superhero cop and his Halloween activities raise $10,000 for cancer charities

"...While one Halloween-masked local has been taking goodies (see this morning's post..."

Nov. 14, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Conversation with Stephen Harrigan Telling Ghost Stories

"...Comanche Midnight is the second terrific collection of Stephen Harrigan's..."

Aug. 25, 1995 Arts Feature by Robin Bradford

Blue Starlite Gets a National Shoutout

'NBC Nightly News' profiles local drive-in tonight

"...NBC Nightly News With Brian Williams throws a spotlight on Austin's Blue Starlite Mini..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Scare for a Cure Starts Halloween Early

Local cancer charity scaring up volunteers today

"...It's only 87 days to Halloween. Only, you say? Well, if you're trying..."

Aug. 4, 2012 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

A Season for Scaring at Phantom Fest

With Phantom Fest, Adam Sweeney wants Austin to become Halloween Town

"...Ever feel that the only bad part of Halloween is that it..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Own a Piece of Richard Garriott's World

Space and gaming pioneer is auctioning off 500-plus items

"...If you've ever wondered what sort of bizarre and totally awesome things a billionaire..."

Sept. 12, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

After a Relapse Into Addiction Quietly Broke Up Street Sects, the Duo Has Exorcised Their Demons

The Gentrification V 7-inch hit last week, but Austin experimentalists are focusing on a balanced existence instead of rushing anticipated third LP

"...Languishing in the corner, monopolizing the dust that might have..."

May 27, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Haunted Mansion

Second movie based on the Disney ride isn't worth wasting a Lightning Lane booking

"...Directed by: Justin Simien. Starring: LaKeith Stanfield, Rosario Dawson, Owen Wilson, Tiffany Haddish, Danny..."

July 28, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

Slappy returns in this perfectly timed sequel

"...Directed by: Ari Sandel. Starring: Jeremy Ray Taylor, Caleel Harris, Wendy McLendon-Covey,..."

Oct. 12, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin’s Haunted Attractions Are Back With Safe Screams

After a year of shuttered scares, Halloween is home

"...Did Halloween really happen in 2020? In Austin, as in so..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Now You, Too, Can Own the House on Haunted Hill!

Ennis House on Haunted Hill for Sale

"...A report on this morning's National Public Radio announced a..."

July 30, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

10 of Austin's Best Halloween and Día de los Muertos Parties and Events for 2019

These haunted listings won't be here long

"...Fall is finally here, and with it comes a host..."

Oct. 16, 2019 Events Post

Zoom Backgrounds From Austin's Most Haunted Locales

Make remote work meetings a bit spookier with these photos

"...You've changed your Twitter handle to something haunted and punny. You've..."

Oct. 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Shudder for Charity at Scare for a Cure

Austin's biggest fundraising haunt returns with safety in mind

"...After one of the more frightening years in recent history,..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Arts Feature by Cody Song

#ACreads: 'The Hundred-Year House'

Chat about Rebecca Makkai's ghost story/satire/mystery Aug. 25

"...We initially chose The Hundred-Year House as August's Austin Chronicle Book..."

Aug. 13, 2014 Books Post by Amy Gentry

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