Over the past week, dozens of filmmakers brought their most recent work to Austin for the annual SXSW Film Festival, the first in-person version of the event since 2019, and, as usual, genre films were well-represented. From major studio productions to up-and-coming independent crews, the festival gave us quirky ghost stories, new slasher hits, and one very rewarding trip through the multiverse.
In-person film festivals are slowly coming back to life this year, and that includes the return of SXSW, Austin's annual event that often highlights a unique roster of genre films. The festival is always an interesting showcase for filmmakers ranging from short form documentarians to experimental feature directors, and horror and sci-fi movies are well-represented.