Michael Kennedy (screenwriter)

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Michael Kennedy
Born
Michael T. Kennedy

(1980-08-30) August 30, 1980 (age 44)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. [1]
Occupation(s) Screenwriter and Producer
Known for

Michael Kennedy (born August 30, 1980) [2] is an American screenwriter. He is known for his collaborations with Christopher Landon, including the slasher films Freaky (2020), [3] [4] It's a Wonderful Knife (2023), [5] [6] Time Cut (2024), and Heart Eyes (2025). [7] [8]

His work is often associated with gay horror. [9] [10] [11] [12] It's a Wonderful Knife was nominated at the 35th GLAAD Media Awards for Outstanding Film - Wide Release.

References

  1. ↑ Joey Morona, cleveland com (November 11, 2020). "Cleveland screenwriter talks Freaky, his body-switching horror movie starring Vince Vaughn". cleveland.com. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  2. ↑ https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/michael_kennedy
  3. ↑ "What's So Freaky About Cleveland Screenwriter Michael Kennedy?". Midwest Movie Maker. November 11, 2020. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Freaky Writer Michael Kennedy Tells Us How to Balance Horror and Comedy". NoFilmSchool. October 29, 2021. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  5. ↑ White, James (April 27, 2023). "Freaky Writer's Next Slasher Mash-Up Is It's A Wonderful Knife". Empire. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ Shulman, Randy (November 11, 2023). "'It's a Wonderful Knife' is the Gay Holiday Slasher Movie You Need". Metro Weekly. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  10. ↑ Yee, Lawrence (November 14, 2023). "'It's a Wonderful Knife' Writer & Director on Making a 'Pretty Queer' Slasher". TheWrap. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Screenwriter Michael Kennedy Talks Inspiration and Queer Representation in His Latest Film". The Pride LA . November 8, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  12. ↑ Jordan, Waylon (June 13, 2019). "Horror Pride Month: Attack of the Queerwolf Podcast". iHorror. Retrieved December 17, 2023.


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