DVDanger: 'Byzantium,' 'Kiss of the Damned,' 'Nosferatu,' 'Aeon: The Last Vampyre on Earth'

Time for a real vampire weekend

"...that the actor was a real vampire. Drawing on occult obsessions with the power of shadows, he is more..."

Nov. 17, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Year of the Goat

Metallurgy

"...Ghost, the Devil's Blood, Sabbath Assembly, and other melody-minded occult rockers, horns-throwers can pinpoint a movement of sorts. Add..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Music Review by Michael Toland

Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters

The titular siblings turn bounty hunters after a traumatic childhood incident with an oven.

"...few and far between, and its interest in the occult is perfunctory at best. An early chase sequence, wherein..."

Feb. 1, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

1408

Even though 1408 is one of the best Stephen King adaptations ever, this movie belongs to star John Cusack and director Mikael Håfström all the way.

"...books that both exploit the public’s fascination with the occult and debunk our naive sentiments. Enslin appears to have..."

June 22, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Kitsch Kringle

What we really want when we want Santa

"...than Santa in Santa. Gunn describes this as the "occultic" character of Christmas kitsch, a character that is widespread..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Arts Feature by Nikki Moore

Wisconsin Death Trip

"...the immigrant community went mad. Suicide, murder, arson, and occult fanaticism ran rampant. Narrator Ian Holm reads the newspaper..."

Feb. 12, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Stendahl Syndrome

"...are most vestiges of his longtime fascination with the occult. Instead, Argento focuses on -- no surprise here --..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Day of the Beast

De la Iglesia builds this original horror film around a priest who belives the Antichrist will be born on Christmas Day. The director's unique visions blend ultra-violence and satiric touches make this a stunning example of his work screening in this four-part Alamo series.

"...Professor Cavan (de Razza), the unctuous host of an occult-oriented reality-based television program called The Dark Side (think Jerry..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Trivia, Traitors, and Torches in This Week’s Recommended Events

Venture forth on the weekdays

"...of the First Amendment. Presented by Serpent Tattoo and Occult Shop.   – Richard Whittaker Austin Shakespeare presents Julius..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Visual Arts Review: Surrealist Showcase “All I Want Is Boundless Love”

Fewer melting clocks for more maternal moons at Martha’s Contemporary

"...something’s off, and the guest list definitely includes the occult. In The moon had grown brighter and was riding..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Teedee Simons

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...and discover the tools to their liberation in an occult tome.   – Richard Whittaker Be Kind Rewind..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...associated with witches, but I’m here to represent the occult contingent more aligned with canines. This incredibly titled adoption..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Kier-La Janisse and the Ghosts of Christmas Yet to Come

Film historian conjures The Haunted Season

"...Lovecraft, you get bogged down in a lot of occult-y specificity that makes it no longer folk horror.” His..."

Dec. 19, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Halloween Events for Kids, Adults, and All-Around Freaks

It's time to get scared or spooked or possibly amused

"...Austin’s occult burlesque troupe blurs the lines between the exotic and..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Turkey Day Drama, a Red Hot Patriot, and Scares for the Season in Our Recommended Events

I scream, you scream, we all scream for the weekend!

"...their vast knowledge of voodoo, psychic arts, and the occult to put on a two-hour, Victorian-era séance. Expect an..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Horror Abounds in Our Weekday Event Recommendations

But it's more than just scares

"...any horror fan. The hero, Allan Gray, is an occult student drawn into the machinations of a spooky manor...."

Oct. 4, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Floral Realness, a John Aielli Experience, Spooky Movies, and More Recommended Events

Fill your weekend with the wild and weird

"...work. Adapting one of the Sandaikisho (the “Three Great Occult Books” of Japanese prewar literature), Matsumoto drags you into..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Fantastic Fest Interview: A New Invite to The Birthday

Corey Feldman and Eugenio Mira restore an FF original

"...of Norman.” Indeed, Norman is fairly oblivious to the occult terror taking place around him because he’s so fixated..."

Sept. 30, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Announces 2024 Lineup

Love of out-there cinema brings Terrifier 3, The Wild Robot

"...STRANGE HARVEST: OCCULT MURDER IN THE INLAND EMPIRE USA, 2024 World Premiere,..."

Aug. 15, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Miyazaki, Hot Boys, Jane Austen Improv, and More Recommended Events

The weekend is looking ... a little weird

"...Eros. Blaise Ricin, resident artist and artistic director for occult burlesque Malum Malus, creates a lush world of dangerous..."

July 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: Oddity

A wickedly fun blend of melodrama and horror

"...Timmis (Gwilym Lee) and her family’s knowledge of the occult, Darcy is able to use a personal belonging of..."

March 9, 2024 Screens Post by Matthew Monagle

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 8-14

"...acts of true magic – as wizardly as any occult ritual. I believe you will have extra access to..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Qmmunity: The Queer-ster Bunny

A springtime showing of Austin's queer haps, like a new leather bar, pre-show parties, and the academic achievement by a young Black trans scholar.

"...Easterween Go goth for Easter with this market of occult, vintage, and more vendors, plus: Bunnicula photo ops, a..."

April 7, 2023 Column by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, August 19-25

"...from spells. Even if you have never studied the occult or read a witch's grimoire, you possess a natural..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Five Local Arts Events Using the Human Form as Inspiration

Fascinations of the flesh, from portrait to burlesque

"...The ever-turning Wheel of the Year inspires the occult-based burlesque performance art ensemble Malum Malus to offer this..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Short & Sweet: “The Cheap Seats”

Docudrama finds spirited stories in the psychic capital of Florida

"...I think that I’ve always been drawn to the occult and the paranormal, not in the hopes of being..."

July 18, 2022 Screens Post by Mazzy Oliver Smallwood

The Therapeutic Touch of Symbolica Salon

Austin hair stylists center queer clientele

"...and you’ll find the cool, the eclectic, and the occult, like in Kokoszka’s nods to Sassoon and Rosemary’s Baby..."

June 28, 2022 Qmmunity Post by Valeria Valdez

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 1-7

"...well as his belief in reincarnation, his practice of occult magic, and his views that there are other stars..."

April 1, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

SXSW Doc Recounts the 50 Year Reign of King Crimson

Heavy hangs the crown In the Court of the Crimson King

"...fan uses the term “a cult.” (Or was it “occult”?) Amies talks to a bunch of them, including a..."

March 11, 2022 Screens Feature by Joe Gross

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Trail of Dead, Opeth, Mykfresh, Big Laugh, Rattlesnake Milk, Deezie Brown, and more recommended shows

"...of prog metal makes for a perfect complement/counterpoint. Swiss occult gospel metal act Zeal & Ardor opens in support..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Music Column by Julian Towers

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