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Unholy Hell, Charley Crockett drops practicing Satanists as openers a week before shows

Alyssa Fields — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:47:28 -0500

Come hell, high water and Charley Crockett. A California duo says the country outlaw dropped them from shows due to Satanic imagery.

Fangs out, suckheads: The ‘Blade’ vampire rave returns for a bloody good July 4 party

Preston Barta — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:40:29 -0500

Skip the fireworks this year for a vampire party that promises blood bag daiquiris and a night straight out of the 1998 movie’s unforgettable opening scene.

New Film Taps Dallas’ ‘Weird and Cool’ Vibe for Witchy Horror Comedy

Adam Davidson — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:07:12 -0500

Dallas-born director Meredith Alloway returned to SXSW for the premiere of Forbidden Fruits.

The Weird Girl’s Guide to Dallas

Alyssa Fields — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:27:10 -0600

Let’s not leave it all to Austin; we can be weird, too. Especially for 'Weird Girl Winter.'

How Every Film in the Alien Franchise Stacks Up According to an Expert

Austin Zook — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:35:43 -0500

Alien Franchise Stacks Up According to an Expert" />We asked Dallas author and horror aficionado Shaun Hamill about one of the most beloved horror franchises of all time, and he delivered.

The Creepiest Ghost Stories and Haunted Locations in DFW

Liam Gaughan — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:51:54 -0500

Some of the greatest horror movies ever made were based on "supposedly true" stories. We think these spooky spots around North Texas fit the bill.

North Texas Haunted Houses and Pop-Ups for Every Degree of Scare Tolerance

Kendall Morgan — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:30:31 -0500

Close out October with Halloween activities guaranteed to hit your spooky sweet spot.

10 Must-See Movies at Austin’s Weirdest, Wildest Film Festival

Preston Barta — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 15:04:58 -0500

From cursed whistles to surreal sex comedies, Fantastic Fest's 20th anniversary lineup is a wild celebration of the weird and wonderful.

Mustard Octopus? Adventures in the Chip Aisle at Asia Times Square

Nick Reynolds — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Ever been on a weird chip bender? We have. Pro tip: Cheetos American Turkey chips taste more like Funyuns than turkey.

Primus, MonoNeon Let Their Freak Flags Fly at The Bomb Factory

Preston Barta — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:30:00 -0500

Goblin rock and funk took over Dallas with a kaleidoscopic carnival of sound-a spectacle of basslines and bombast.