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Dani Kessel Odom-

Dani Kessel Odom

Author Details

Dani Kessel Odom (they/them) is a Denver-based writer and editor who has worked in the business for nine years.  They received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado–Denver in English Writing with a minor in Psychology. They took courses on filmography and scriptwriting which cultivated their love of pop culture.

Industry Focus

Dani works as a Features Senior Writer for Screen Rant, focusing on TV shows and movies. They often provide analysis on new and upcoming media; however, they also enjoy writing about all things LGBTQ+, horror, and fantasy. 

Favorite Media

Dani's favorite horror villains are Pennywise, Jason, and Ghostface. They love listening to their favorite true crime podcast, Let's Go To Court. On the weekends, they can be found rewatching Gilmore Girls, The Magicians, and Charmed. Additionally, they collect comic books and take every opportunity to cosplay their favorite character Harley Quinn.

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Goosebumps (2023)
Where Was 2023's Goosebumps Filmed? Reboot's Filming Locations Explained

Disney Plus' 2023 horror series Goosebumps takes place in the fictional town of Port Lawrence, but where was the series actually filmed?

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Every Movie Made By EON Productions That's Not Part Of The James Bond Franchise

Though EON Productions is best known for making the James Bond franchise, they have also made eight other movies, focusing on dramas and thrillers.

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Castlevania: Nocturne (2023)
Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 Must Avoid The Games' Creepiest Romance

Though many great elements from the games exist, Castlevania: Nocturne season 2 needs to not include the game's creepiest romantic relationship.

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8 Freddy Krueger Theories That Completely Change The Nightmare On Elm Street Movies

Building off the popular movie franchise, many A Nightmare on Elm Street theories exist that completely transform the existing stories.

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Henry Cavill's New Movie Twist Makes Playing James Bond Even Less Likely

With the character information provided by Argylle's most recent preview, the possibility of Henry Cavill playing James Bond is essentially at an end.

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Castlevania: Nocturne (2023)
10 Things We Want To See In Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 After Alucard’s Return

The announcement of Castlevania: Nocturne season 2 has created a lot of buzz, and there are many directions the show can go after Alucard’s return.

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Is The People Under The Stairs Based On A True Story? Wes Craven’s Inspiration Explained

Wes Craven's cult classic horror movie The People Under the Stairs has a psychologically disturbing premise that feels inspired by a true story.

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Ma’s Opening Scene Gave Away Its Biggest Twist Ending

While Ma's opening scene seems inconsequential to the plot, one piece of dialogue foreshadows the biggest twist at the end of the movie.

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the lincoln lawyer (2022)
The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 Will Feature Mickey's Biggest Test Of His Career So Far

Despite the previous challenges Mickey's gone through, The Lincoln Lawyer season 3 will force him to go through the biggest test of his career.

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10 Best Ma Memes That Make The Movie Way Less Scary

Like many other horror villains, Sue Ann from Ma became a pop culture icon, appearing in many hilarious memes that make the movie less scary.

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Stephenville UFO Updates & What Netflix's Encounters Leaves Out

Because Encounters focuses on many stories of UFO interactions, the docuseries leaves out details and updates about the Stephenville UFO sightings.

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The Problem With Netflix’s New #1 Movie, Fair Play

While the plot and characters create a compelling movie, there's a major issue being overlooked with Netflix's new number one film, Fair Play.

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New Christmas Horror Movie Confirms This Actor Has Always Been A King Of Horror

The upcoming Christmas slasher parody It's A Wonderful Knife includes the familiar face of this horror king under the mask of The Angel.

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Rose Red
Is Rose Red Based On A Stephen King Book? Inspirations Explained

Whether Stephen King’s Rose Red miniseries is based on one of the best-selling author’s books has been a popular question since its release.

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the lincoln lawyer (2022)
8 Burning Questions The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 Needs To Answer

The second season of Netflix's legal drama The Lincoln Lawyer left multiple burning questions open-ended, meaning that season 3 must answer them.

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Rose Red
Stephen King's Rose Red Cast & Character Guide

Stephen King's Rose Red has many strong elements, including a stellar group of established and upcoming actors who round out its cast of characters.

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Pumpkinhead: Origin, Identity & Powers Explained

With the rise in popularity of the Pumpkinhead franchise, many people wonder about the monster's origin, various identities, and powers.

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The 20 Best Free Movies On YouTube Right Now

From sci-fi to drama, here are the best free movies on YouTube, offering everything from School of Rock to The Hunger Games. All for nothing!

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Reptile: Why Judy Puts Tom's Hand In Wax

Benecio Del Toro's new movie Reptile includes a confusing scene where Judy puts Tom's hand into a wax bath without much explanation or context.

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k-drama
13 Best K-Drama Soundtracks, Ranked

Though most audiences look for strong storylines in shows, many K-dramas have phenomenal soundtracks that are worth listening to on repeat.

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