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7 Horror Films to Watch For at SXSW 2023

Kate SánchezBy Kate Sánchez03/09/20234 Mins Read
Horror Movies at SXSW 2023 — But Why Tho (5)
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Horror Movies at SXSW 2023 — But Why Tho (5)

Horror at SXSW has always been great and 2023 is bringing a new line-up from across sub-genre and studio that are sure to thrill. From the b-horror to the large studios, there is a lot bite into. Horror at SXSW 2023 is coming to play and here are our selections for what to watch this festival, or rather, our most anticipated.

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Appendage

Appendage — But Why Tho

Director: Anna Zlokovic
Screenwriter: Anna Zlokovic

“Hannah, a young fashion designer, seems fine on the surface, but secretly struggles with debilitating self-doubt. Soon these buried feelings begin to make Hannah physically sick and sprout into a ferocious growth on her body: The Appendage. As Hannah’s health declines, The Appendage grows more powerful and begins to fuel her anxieties – her perceived lack of talent at work, her deteriorating relationships with her boyfriend and best friend, and her parents’ lack of love and understanding. At her breaking point, Hannah makes a shocking discovery— there are others out there like her.“

Aberrance

Horror Movies at SXSW 2023 — But Why Tho (4)

Director: Baatar Batsukh
Screenwriter: Baatar Batsukh, Byambasuren Ganbat

“When city dwellers Erkhmee and Selenge arrive at an old cabin deep in the Mongolian wilds, a foreboding settles over the couple. Erkhmee’s seemingly keen desire to provide a safe and nurturing space for his artistic wife is at odds with the violent actions and mannerisms their quizzical neighbor observes. As the neighbor digs deeper for the reason behind this aberrant behavior, only more questions and trouble arise.”

Evil Dead Rise

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Director: Lee Cronin
Screenwriter: Lee Cronin

“Evil Dead Rise tells a twisted tale of two estranged sisters whose reunion is cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable.”

Raging Grace

Raging Grace — But Why Tho

Director: Paris Zarcilla
Screenwriter: Paris Zarcilla

“A bold coming-of-rage story. Joy is an undocumented Filipina immigrant who is struggling to do the best she can for her daughter when she secures the perfect job; taking care of an extremely wealthy but terminal old man. The new position pays well and guarantees a roof over their heads but very soon, Joy and her daughter Grace start to realize everything is not as it seems. Something is festering beneath the surface, threatening all they have worked for. Deeply personal, Raging Grace is a nightmarish fever dream from an exciting new voice.”

Talk To Me

Horror Movies at SXSW 2023 — But Why Tho (2)

Director: Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou
Screenwriter: Danny Philippou, Bill Hinzman

“When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.”

It Lives Inside

Horror Movies at SXSW 2023 — But Why Tho

Director: Bishal Dutta
Screenwriter: Bishal Dutta & Ashish Mehta

“Sam, an Indian-American teen, lives in an idyllic suburb with her conservative mother and her assimilated father. Sam’s cultural insecurities grow due to her estranged friend, Tamira, who mysteriously carries around an empty mason jar all the time. In a moment of anger, Sam breaks Tamira’s jar and unleashes an ancient Indian demonic force that kidnaps Tamira. Sam searches for Tamira, following the trail of a young man who performed a deadly ritual, until the demonic entity starts targeting her, murdering her boyfriend and shattering her reality with terrifying visions. Sam must band together with her parents and a sympathetic teacher to save Tamira and put an end to the terror of the demon.”

The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster

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Director: Bomani J. Story
Screenwriter: Bomani J. Story

“Vicaria is a brilliant teenager who believes death is a disease that can be cured. After the brutal and sudden murder of her brother, she embarks on a dangerous journey to bring him back to life. Inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, “The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster” thematically challenges our ideas of life and death. Bomani J. Story, the film’s writer and director, crafts a thrilling tale about a family that, despite the terrors of systemic pressure, will survive and be reborn again.”


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Synospses for Horror at SXSW 2023 to Watch were taken directly from the SXSW schedule. 

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