Michael Kennedy
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About Michael Kennedy
Michael Kennedy is an avid movie and TV fan that's been working for Screen Rant in various capacities since 2014. In that time, Michael has written over 2000 articles for the site, first working solely as a news writer, then later as a senior writer and associate news editor. Most recently, Michael helped launch Screen Rant's new horror section, and is now the lead staff writer when it comes to all things frightening. A FL native, Michael is passionate about pop culture, and earned an AS degree in film production in 2012. He also loves both Marvel and DC movies, and wishes every superhero fan could just get along. When not writing, Michael enjoys going to concerts, taking in live professional wrestling, and debating pop culture. A long-term member of the Screen Rant family, Michael looks forward to continuing on creating new content for the site for many more years to come.
Latest Articles
The 30 Best TV Shows On Paramount+ (December 2023)
Paramount+ has come a long way from its humble beginnings as CBS All Access - as the stellar lineup of the 30 best shows on Paramount+ proves.
I Am Legend 2: Story, Cast & Everything We Know
Will Smith is confirmed to return for I Am Legend 2, the sequel to the post-apocalyptic 2007 hit. Here's all the I Am Legend 2 news so far.
Why The Girl Next Door's True Story Makes The Movie Harder To Watch
An adaption of a Jack Ketchum novel, 2007's harrowing The Girl Next Door movie is a much harder horror to watch knowing it's based on a true story.
Every Walking Dead Character Who Crossed Over to Fear
There are several Fear the Walking Dead crossover characters who started on the main show, and here's every The Walking Dead character in the spinoff.
The Only Two Survivors Of The Final Destination Franchise (So Far)
The Final Destination franchise insists one can't cheat Death, and to that end, only two characters have survived the films so far, for now anyway.
Friday The 13th: Every Character Who Survived Jason Voorhees
Jason Voorhees has racked up an enormous body count over the course of his long cinematic career, but these Friday the 13th characters survived him.
Saw: John Kramer's Tragic Jigsaw Origin Story Explained
The Saw franchise's main villain is the Jigsaw Killer, but it took several tragic events to turn John Kramer into the monster he ultimately became.
Why Rachel Weisz Didn't Return for The Mummy 3
Actress Rachel Weisz didn't return to play adventurer Rick O'Connell's equally capable wife Evie in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.
The Strangers True Story: Real-Life Crimes That Inspired The Horror Movie
The terrifying 2008 home invasion horror film The Strangers was inspired by real-life violent crimes, including some brutal and notorious murders.
Snow White: Release Date, Cast & Everything We Know About Disney's Live-Action Remake
Disney's line of live-action remakes of their animated classics continues with Snow White, and here's what's known about the project so far.
The Exorcist: Every Change & New Scene In The Director’s Cut
In 2000, The Exorcist received an extended director's cut, at the time called The Version You've Never Seen, and here's what it changes.
Saw: Every Character Who Turned Out to be Working for Jigsaw
In the Saw movies, almost every entry introduced yet another character that was secretly working for Jigsaw, as improbable as that grew to be.
Every Annabelle Movie, Ranked Worst to Best
The Conjuring universe's resident demonic doll, Annabelle, has so far starred in three films, and here's how they stack up against each other.
Every Adam Sandler & Drew Barrymore Movie, Ranked From Worst To Best
Comedy icon Adam Sandler has teamed up with Drew Barrymore three times to star in romantic comedies, and here's how they rank, worst to best.
The Dark Knight Trilogy Ranked Worst To Best
Director Christopher Nolan crafted one of the best superhero series of all time with The Dark Knight trilogy, and here's how its entries stack up.
A Nightmare On Elm Street's Ending Explained & Why It Makes No Sense
A Nightmare on Elm Street is a beloved classic of the horror genre, but its ending makes absolutely no sense, even by rules established in the film.
Stand By Me True Story: Was It Inspired By Stephen King’s Childhood?
The Stand By Me book, The Body, draws from Stephen King's real childhood experiences. Here's the true story behind the Stand By Me source material.
Every Saw Movie Ranked, Worst To Best (Including Saw X)
Ten gore-filled Saw movies have been made to date, full of torturous traps galore, and here's how the entire franchise stacks up, worst to best.
Charmed: How Old The Halliwell Sisters Are At The Beginning & End
Charmed ran for a lengthy eight seasons, and not even the power of three could prevent the Halliwell sisters from aging as the years went by.
The Mist Ending: Controversial Book-To-Movie Changes Explained
The Mist has one of the most divisive endings in the history of Stephen King movie adaptations, and it's time to take a closer look at it.