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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

Evil Dead - The Cabin with Ash
What Happened To The Cabin After The Evil Dead

The cabin in the woods at the center of Sam Raimi's classic The Evil Dead is an icon unto itself, but its ultimate fate is likely to surprise fans.

Demian Bichir in The Grudge 2020
Does The Grudge 2020 Have A Post-Credits Scene?

The Grudge, a 2020 reboot of the popular horror property that originated in Japan, just hit theaters, but does it have a post-credits scene?

The Halloween/Hellraiser Crossover Movie That Almost Happened

Back in the early 2000s, Dimension Films almost produced a Halloween and Hellraiser crossover movie pitting Michael Myers against Pinhead.

Horror Films of Mark Hamill
After Star Wars: Mark Hamill’s Horror Movie Roles

Mark Hamill is best known for playing Luke Skywalker in the iconic Star Wars franchise, but he's also spent some time in the horror genre.

Sigourney Weaver as Ripley in Alien Resurrection
How Alien: Resurrection Brings Ripley Back From the Dead

After Ripley's onscreen death in Alien 3, the makers of Alien: Resurrection needed to find a way to bring her back, and here's how they did it.

Halloween 2 - Rob Zombie and John Carpenter Michael Myers
Rob Zombie's Halloween 2 Accidentally Copied John Carpenter

Many fans assume the hospital scenes in Rob Zombie's sequel Halloween 2 are an homage to John Carpenter, but that's actually not the case.

Kevin Bacon in Tremors
Why Kevin Bacon's Tremors TV Show Was Canceled

Kevin Bacon was set to star in a new Tremors TV show, to the delight of fans, at least until Syfy abruptly canceled the project before it even aired.

Misery - Jack Nicholson Instead of James Caan
Why Jack Nicholson Didn't Star in Stephen King's Misery

James Caan earned acclaim for playing Paul Sheldon in Misery, but it turns out that Jack Nicholson almost starred in the Stephen King adaptation.

IT Chapter 2 Box Office Money
Horror Movies Make More Profit - Here's Why

Just because Marvel movies earn billions at the box office, doesn't mean they make the most profit, as oftentimes that honor goes to horror films.

IT - Freddy Krueger and Pennywise
Freddy Krueger Almost Appeared in IT Chapter 1

Pennywise transforms into many things in IT Chapter One, but he came close to becoming another Warner Bros. horror icon, Freddy Krueger.

Halloween 2018 with Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees
Other Horror Franchises Should Copy Halloween 2018’s Approach

Following the success of Halloween 2018, which retconned prior sequels, it's about time for other horror franchises to take the same approach.

Leprechaun Returns and Warwick Davis
Why Warwick Davis Didn't Star in Leprechaun Returns

Warwick Davis starred in the first six Leprechaun films, but didn't reprise the titular villain role for 2018 sequel Leprechaun Returns.

Doctor Sleep Movie - Danny Torrance and Stephen King
Doctor Sleep: Why Stephen King Wrote A Shining Sequel

Before Doctor Sleep was a critically acclaimed movie, it was a book by Stephen King, and here's why the legendary author decided to write it.

Cabin in the Woods Merman creeping towards a victim
Why Cabin In The Woods 2 Didn’t Happen

Despite its cult classic status and positive critical reviews, 2012 horror/comedy The Cabin in the Woods probably won't ever get a sequel.

Child's Play - Mark Hamill and Brad Dourif as Chucky
Child's Play: Why Brad Dourif Didn't Voice Chucky in the Remake

After voicing Chucky the serial killer doll in seven Child's Play films, Brad Dourif was replaced in the role by Mark Hamill for 2019's remake.

Happy Death Day 2U Post-Credits Scene
Happy Death Day 2U's Sci-Fi Twist Hurts the Slasher Sequel

While it's not a bad movie, Happy Death Day 2U's sci-fi twist gets in the sequel's own way, and makes the plot too hard to follow at times.

Rob Zombie and Halloween
Why Rob Zombie Hated Making His Halloween Movies

Rob Zombie wrote and directed two Halloween movies for Dimension in the 2000s, but it turns out he absolutely hated his time working on the films.

Sinister: Mr. Boogie’s Origin & History Explained

At the center of the Sinister movies is Mr. Boogie, a mysterious evil entity that's both ancient and ruthless, and possesses a murderous history.

Scatman Crothers as Dick Hallorann in The Shining
The Shining: Why Dick Hallorann Doesn't See His Death Coming

Powerful psychic Dick Hallorann goes to a lot of trouble to return to the Overlook Hotel in The Shining, only to be killed right when he arrives.

All The Final Destination Movies, Ranked
All The Final Destination Movies, Ranked

The Final Destination horror movie franchise proved death has a design, but not all such designs are created equal in the entertainment department.

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