Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Housecore Horror FilmFest Involves Scum, Zombies and Maniacs

The Housecore Horror Film Festival debuted in Austin this weekend. An offshoot of Housecore Records, the four-day long event was a combination of a series of concerts from many heavy-metal bands as well as a showcase of indie horror flicks that ranged from classic to little-seen, plus advance screenings.

“First year” was a term thrown around quite a few times over the weekend as a reminder that this was the festival’s inaugural year, and understandably so. A few screenings were delayed, while others were postponed or canceled — and occasionally zombies on the screen had to compete with goblins on the stage with only several feet of space separating the two.

Yet, despite unavoidable mishaps, for a festival in their “first year,” Housecore presented one of the most eclectic and impressive lineup of horror titles, leading this scare fiend to wonder what kind of blood splatter future years will hold.

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