SUMMARY: The film revolves around a family—a mother and her two sons—living in isolation due to a destructive evil force lurking outside. They must remain connected to their safe house by a rope, as the cunning evil seeks to lure them away. The filmmakers emphasize the complex character of the mother, balancing love and darkness. With a strong vision, they explore deep themes within the survival horror genre. The premiere at Fantastic Fest is particularly special for the creators, who aim to evoke discussions through layered storytelling. The enthusiastic audience in Austin enhances the film’s experience, connecting the creators to their roots.

Halle Berry, Alexandre Aja, Ryan Grassby and Holly Jeter talk about the film which had a showing at Fantastic Fest in Austin.

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Tavel Bristol-Joseph of restaurant Canje in Austin brought an elite pastry chef with him for his cooking demo on the YETI Culinary Stage at the 2024 Southern Smoke Festival.

The demonstrations in downtown Houston were hosted by chef, YouTube personality, and New York Times bestselling author Brad Leone.

#YETI #southernsmokefestival #foodie #discoverygreen

SEE MORE YETI CULINARY STAGE COOKING DEMOS:
Christina Tosi: https://youtu.be/zaRHyPL_kD8
Mason Hereford: https://youtu.be/lkVDNYnArx8https://youtu.be/3lmBAli2M5A

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SUMMARY: Hurricane Milton, currently a powerful Category 5 storm in the Gulf of Mexico, is expected to impact Florida, particularly the Tampa Bay area, while Texas remains unaffected. In local news, the Supreme Court upheld an order barring Texas hospitals from performing emergency abortions. The San Antonio Fire Union opposes a charter amendment to lift salary caps for the city manager. A trial for a former student charged with murder began, with evidence presented for differing accounts of the incident. Lastly, Richard El Bomb, great-grandson of the Wizard of Oz’s author, has released a new book inspired by his great-great-grandfather’s legacy.

The KSAT 12 News Team provides a look at local, regional, statewide and national news events and the latest information on local traffic and weather issues.

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