Dead Weird Film Fest - Austin's Horror & Genre Film Festival

Dead Weird isn’t your typical film festival. It’s horror. It’s cult. It’s sci-fi. It’s the stuff that keeps you up at night and makes you laugh at how twisted your brain really is.

We take over Hyperreal on Saturday, February 27, 2027 for a night of mind-melting films, strange energy, and a crowd that knows what weird should feel like. Think midnight movies, immersive vibes, filmmaker Q&As, dark corners, and surprise moments you’ll be talking about all year.

You won’t just sit and watch. You’ll live it.

Short Films That Go Hard
No filler, no fluff. Our lineup is packed with horror, sci-fi chaos, freaky animation, and underground gems. If it’s unforgettable, it’s in.

Films That Break Brains
From indie debuts to future cult classics, every film earns its place. Bring friends or roll solo. You’ll find your horror crew here.

Filmmakers in the Flesh
Ask questions. Get weird. Meet the minds behind the madness. Our Q&As are part storytelling, part group therapy.

One Venue, Total Immersion
It all happens at Hyperreal, one of Austin’s most surreal venues. The name says it all.

The Dead Weird Party
This isn’t just a screening. It’s a scene. Stay late. Grab a drink. Meet someone as weird as you are.

Dead Weird is presented by Austin Film Series