Dylan Davidson

Mikhail Bulgakov’s novel, “The Master and Margarita,” is a classic piece of Stalin-era literature that was not published until well after Stalin’s time.

Some novels don’t stand still. Rachel Kushner’s second novel, “The Flamethrowers,”  moves abruptly but smoothly between several different worlds.

For movie buffs, the month of October means one thing: 31 days of horror movies. With tons of horror flicks to choose from, The Daily Texan is going to be providing a daily horror recommendation. Whether you prefer ghosts, zombies or stark explorations of the human condition, we’ll be featuring horror films of all flavors. Check back every evening for the movie of the day. Today, all you have to do is ask Sam Raimi to “Drag Me to Hell.”

For movie buffs, the month of October means one thing: 31 days of horror movies.

The worst part of the American dream is waking up.