Michael Kennedy (screenwriter)

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Michael Kennedy
Born
Michael T. Kennedy

Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. [1]
Occupation(s) Screenwriter and Producer
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Michael Kennedy is an American screenwriter, known for co-writing the 2020 comedy slasher film Freaky with Christopher Landon, [2] [3] writing and producing the 2023 Christmas comedy slasher film It's a Wonderful Knife , [4] [5] and co-writing the upcoming 2025 romantic comedy slasher film Heart Eyes . [6] [7] His work is often associated with gay horror. [8] [9] [10] [11] In 2024, It's a Wonderful Knife was nominated at the 35th GLAAD Media Awards for Outstanding Film - Wide Release.

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References

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  3. "Freaky Writer Michael Kennedy Tells Us How to Balance Horror and Comedy". NoFilmSchool. October 29, 2021. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  4. White, James (April 27, 2023). "Freaky Writer's Next Slasher Mash-Up Is It's A Wonderful Knife". Empire. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  5. Squires, John (April 27, 2023). "'It's a Wonderful Knife' – A Christmas Slasher from Freaky Writer and 'Tragedy Girls' Director!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  6. Squires, John (September 18, 2024). "Valentine's Day Slasher Movie 'Heart Eyes' Coming to Theaters in February 2025". Bloody Disgusting . Archived from the original on September 18, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  7. D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 18, 2024). "Sony Has 'Heart Eyes', Sets Winter 2025 Release For Spyglass Horror Rom-Com". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on September 18, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  8. Shulman, Randy (November 11, 2023). "'It's a Wonderful Knife' is the Gay Holiday Slasher Movie You Need". Metro Weekly. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  9. Yee, Lawrence (November 14, 2023). "'It's a Wonderful Knife' Writer & Director on Making a 'Pretty Queer' Slasher". TheWrap. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  10. "Screenwriter Michael Kennedy Talks Inspiration and Queer Representation in His Latest Film". The Pride LA. November 8, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  11. Jordan, Waylon (June 13, 2019). "Horror Pride Month: Attack of the Queerwolf Podcast". iHorror. Retrieved December 17, 2023.