The SXSW Film Festival returned with Michelle Yeoh, Sandra Bullock, Pete Davidson and some audacious documentaries. FOX film critics Allison Shoemaker and Caroline Siede round up some of the flashiest titles from the fest.
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.