Pack your bags, Dallas cinephiles , because we’re heading down I-35 to the cinematic circus that is Fantastic Fest, running September 18-25.

This year, the Austin-based genre film festival celebrates its 20th anniversary, and it’s pulling out all the stops to remind us why it’s the most unhinged, unpredictable and unforgettable film festival in the world. From satanic drumlines to secret screenings, Fantastic Fest is where the weird, wild and wonderful collide — and this year’s lineup is no exception.

With plenty of Texas talent in the mix, including some from Dallas-Fort Worth , we’ve rounded up 10 picks we’re most excited about.

1. Appofeniacs In a world where AI blurs the line between reality and illusion, Appofeniacs takes that existential dread and cranks it up to 11. D

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