Austin Horror Crew Launch Bloodoath Filmmaker Consulting

Paper Street creatives join forces with genre experts

"...of making movies is not knowing who to ask about anything. Now veteran filmmakers and distribution experts, including many..."

Nov. 19, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Lucky McKee Heads to Paper Street for Old Man

Texas horror crew team up for new Stephen Lang thriller

"...Two big names of Texas indie horror are teaming up for..."

Nov. 14, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Rad Chad Lives!

Jeremy King, star of Scare Package, talks VHS heaven

"...Why does Aaron B. Koontz keep killing Jeremy King? "I lie awake..."

Oct. 22, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Pale Door

Witches versus cowboys in the weird, weird West

"...Directed by: Aaron B. Koontz. Starring: Melora Walters, Zachary Knighton, Natasha..."

Aug. 21, 2020 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Cowboys Versus Witches in The Pale Door

Austinite Aaron B. Koontz's weird, weird West

"...That phrase was all it took for Austin writer/director Aaron B. Koontz to head on the dusty trail to..."

Aug. 21, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pandemic Production: Aaron B. Koontz, Director

“I’m lucky to have two movies coming out. I can’t complain too much.”

"...Aaron B. Koontz, Paper Street Pictures cofounder, Writer/Director/Producer Credits Include:..."

July 2, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Pandemic Production: Aaron B. Koontz, Director

“I’m lucky to have two movies coming out. I can’t complain too much.”

July 3, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Now Streaming in Austin: Scare Package

Join us for our live tweet-a-long of the horror-comedy tonight

"...locally made titles to watch while self-quarantining. Comedy is better with a crowd, horror-comedy doubly so. And since we're..."

June 18, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin-Made Horror Anthology Debuts on Shudder This Week

That Scare Package you ordered is here

"...give your new film its secret world streaming premiere. Aaron B. Koontz got that moment last Friday night when..."

June 19, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Join Us When We Open a Scare Package

We're making space on the couch for you with this horror-comedy

"...The hilarious and bloody movie makes its debut on horror streaming service Shudder..."

June 16, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Now Streaming in Austin: "The El Chupugcabra"

A monstrous comedy from the Scare Package team

"...of animals whose existence or survival is disputed or unsubstantiated...."

June 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Paper Street Podcast Gives a Voice to the Indie Film Industry

With movie production in lockdown, try the sounds of Paper Street

"...If the podcast boom has proved one thing, it's that people love talking..."

May 22, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Now Streaming in Austin: "Death Metal"

A little teaser for a taste of Scare Package

"...highlighting locally made titles to watch while self-quarantining. So big news today for the Austin horror scene, after streaming..."

May 13, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Scare Package Heading to Shudder

Austin-made horror anthology acquired by horror streamer

"...Get ready for a bloody surprise! Austin-carved horror anthology Scare Package is coming to..."

May 13, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Lucky McKee Talks His New Thriller Kindred Spirits

Austin-made twisted tale of family bonds hits VOD this week

"...Everybody has that friend, according to filmmaker Lucky McKee. "Every..."

Jan. 25, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Four Austin Films to Watch in 2020

From cowboy horror to songs to save your life

"...at least two in production right now), it can be hard to keep track of all the locally made..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Festival Films of 2019 You Haven't Seen Yet

Alien invasions, comedy exorcists, and searing commentary

"...Every year, Austin's film festival highlight some of the best up-and-coming filmmakers. And every year, there are still some..."

Dec. 31, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin-Made Horror Anthology Comes Back Home for Other Worlds

Delivering a Scare Package

"...There are few things Aaron B. Koontz hates more than horror films that mock..."

Dec. 6, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

ATX Film News: Fundraisers and a Special Delivery Scare Package

Is Austin giving the world the next Game of Thrones?

"...Studios, an office and production space designed to give flexible options to small and large productions. The building was..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Austin Horror Anthology Scare Package Comes Home For Other Worlds

Laughs and screams in Under Worlds center piece film

"...the Austin-made anthology comedy-horror, will get its home town debut next month as part of the Other Worlds science..."

Nov. 12, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Linklater's Latest, Reality TV Taps Locals, and More Austin Film News

"...latest film is finally (almost) here. Where'd You Go, Bernadette, his adaptation of Maria Semple's novel about a teenager's..."

July 26, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Building a Film Community at Renegade Studios

Austin filmmakers create a one-stop production space in Taylor

"...Before Aaron B. Koontz was a studio president, he was..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

In Production: Something Evil at Brackenridge Hospital

Wrestler-turned-actor Dustin Runnels getting bloody for Scare Package

"...Talk with Austin actor Dustin Runnels, and the conversation inevitably turns to professional wrestling, and the new wave of..."

Sept. 28, 2018 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Austin Horror for Halloween

The Honor Farm, Found Footage 3D coming home

"...Good news for anyone that thinks Austin horror begins and ends with The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: two..."

Oct. 8, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: Camera Obscura

Writer/director Aaron B. Koontz on the rise of Austin horror

"...going on in Austin horror, and with his supernatural debut feature, Camera Obscura, writer/director Aaron B. Koontz is part..."

July 28, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Clips From 'Mars'

"...to do one myself. What follows is a totally subjective "best of" list of Mars-isms and scenes from the..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta