Michael Kennedy
Contributing since December, 2013
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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
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Friday The 13th: Every Character Who Survived Jason Voorhees
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Saw: John Kramer's Tragic Jigsaw Origin Story Explained
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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
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Every Adam Sandler & Drew Barrymore Movie, Ranked From Worst To Best
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The Dark Knight Trilogy Ranked Worst To Best
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