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Alamo Drafthouse Renames Mueller Theater the Matthew McConaughey Cinema

The Aug. 10 dedication paired a plaque unveiling with an advance screening and a post-film Q&A for his new movie to honor McConaughey’s long ties to Austin.

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Paramount Primal Buys Erotic Thriller Spec 'Sweet Spot'

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Grindhouse Slasher Dolly Opens in Theaters as Reviews Applaud Its Gore and Villain

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Gore Verbinski’s Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die Debuts Full Trailer Ahead of Feb. 13 Theatrical Release

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CM Punk Fronts 'Night Patrol' Trailer as Vampire Cop Thriller Sets January 16 Release

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First Teaser for Gore Verbinski’s ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ Confirms Feb. 13, 2026 Theatrical Release

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Shelby Oaks Opens In Theaters After Neon-Funded Reshoots and Mike Flanagan’s Backing

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Paramount Unveils First Trailer for Killer-Chimp Horror 'Primate' Ahead of January 2026 Theatrical Release

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11mo ago

Black Phone 2 Earns Early Praise at Fantastic Fest Despite Critique of Heavy-Handed Faith Themes

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11mo ago

‘Sisu: Road to Revenge’ Debuts to Strong Festival Buzz, Sets Nov. 21 Theatrical Release

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‘Sisu: Road to Revenge’ Draws Strong Early Reviews at Fantastic Fest as Action Scales Up

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‘The Black Phone 2’ Debuts to Strong Reviews at Fantastic Fest Ahead of Oct. 17 Release

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Silent Night, Deadly Night Reboot Surprises Fantastic Fest, Draws Early Buzz for Unrated December Theatrical Run

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Early Reviews Fault Backstory Reveals as The Strangers — Chapter 2 Shifts to Survival Thriller Before Sept. 26 Opening

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The Toxic Avenger Reboot Opens Unrated With Strong Reviews and $700,000 Opening Day

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The Toxic Avenger Reboot Opens in Theaters With Gore, Satire and a New Toxie

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Fantastic Fest

Alamo Drafthouse Renames Mueller Theater the Matthew McConaughey Cinema

Paramount Primal Buys Erotic Thriller Spec 'Sweet Spot'

Grindhouse Slasher Dolly Opens in Theaters as Reviews Applaud Its Gore and Villain

Gore Verbinski’s Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die Debuts Full Trailer Ahead of Feb. 13 Theatrical Release

CM Punk Fronts 'Night Patrol' Trailer as Vampire Cop Thriller Sets January 16 Release

First Teaser for Gore Verbinski’s ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ Confirms Feb. 13, 2026 Theatrical Release

Shelby Oaks Opens In Theaters After Neon-Funded Reshoots and Mike Flanagan’s Backing

Paramount Unveils First Trailer for Killer-Chimp Horror 'Primate' Ahead of January 2026 Theatrical Release

Black Phone 2 Earns Early Praise at Fantastic Fest Despite Critique of Heavy-Handed Faith Themes

‘Sisu: Road to Revenge’ Debuts to Strong Festival Buzz, Sets Nov. 21 Theatrical Release

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‘Sisu: Road to Revenge’ Draws Strong Early Reviews at Fantastic Fest as Action Scales Up

‘The Black Phone 2’ Debuts to Strong Reviews at Fantastic Fest Ahead of Oct. 17 Release

Silent Night, Deadly Night Reboot Surprises Fantastic Fest, Draws Early Buzz for Unrated December Theatrical Run

Early Reviews Fault Backstory Reveals as The Strangers — Chapter 2 Shifts to Survival Thriller Before Sept. 26 Opening

Primate Opens Fantastic Fest to Bloody Buzz, Sets Early 2026 Theatrical Release

‘Shelby Oaks’ Draws Split Fantastic Fest Reviews Ahead of October 24 Release

Red-Band Trailer Debuts for Coyotes Starring Justin Long and Kate Bosworth

The Toxic Avenger Reboot Opens Unrated With Strong Reviews and $700,000 Opening Day

The Toxic Avenger Reboot Opens in Theaters With Gore, Satire and a New Toxie

V/H/S/Halloween Drops First Trailer, Sets Oct. 3 Shudder Debut After Fantastic Fest

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