Maddie Davis
Movies & TV Features/List Writer
173 articles published since September 21, 2022
About Maddie Davis
Maddie Davis is an artist, writer, and life-long movie buff. While she balances her time between CBR and Ohio University, she’s usually covered in paint or crocheting out of her purse. Stevie Nicks is her fairy godmother, Scream is her favorite franchise, she’s hugged Matthew Lillard, and she has an intense connection with Dr. Pepper. Aside from her love of TV and movies, she’s a book nerd, vinyl enthusiast, gamer girl, and proud guardian of three fur babies. She doesn’t have a preference between cats or dogs, but she will take any opportunity to name a pet after a song.
Werewolf by Night’s Violence in Color References a Bloodier Era of Horror
Werewolf by Night is releasing in color in time for Halloween, and the new take is a nod to the post-Universal Monsters era of horror, Hammer Horror.
Movie Genres List: A Complete Guide
Just about every movie can fit into some category or genre. But because there are many different kinds of movies, a complete genre guide is helpful.
Why Quidditch Makes No Sense in Harry Potter
The Harry Potter franchise is filled with strange things that still get fans talking. A controversial example is Quidditch and how it makes no sense.
Gone Girl Isn't a True Story - But It Does Have Real-life Inspiration
Gone Girl isn’t technically a true story, but a tragic true-crime case and the subsequent media circus somewhat inspired the source novel.
Wheel of Time Cast and Character Guide
The Wheel of Time Season 2 is here and there’s plenty to get hyped over, especially the Wheel of Time book characters and the star-studded cast.
Yellowstone Cast and Character Guide
Yellowstone Season 5’s Part 2 is coming soon, with new things to be excited about. But, there are still some familiar faces to look out for.
The 10 Scariest Ghosts in Horror Movies
With movies like The Grudge, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Thirteen Ghosts, the horror genre is full of terrifying ghosts.
20 Best New Movies of the Month (Updated 'August' 2023)
Even though July 2023’s biggest releases are hard to match, there are new movies from this month like Strays and Blue Beetle worth checking out.
All the Ghosts in Thirteen Ghosts, Explained
Thirteen Ghosts features plenty of terrifying ghosts. Each has its own traits and unique backstories that are hardly explained in the movie.
Why The Hunger Games Has Been Banned in the US
The Hunger Games series are among the hundreds of books that have been banned or challenged in the United States. But why?
One of Pop Culture's Healthiest Romances Belongs to the Horror Genre
The horror genre is usually just associated with scary things, but it’s actually home to the best couple in pop culture: Morticia and Gomez Addams.
Blue Beetle Cast and Character Guide
The release of DC’s Blue Beetle is looming, and fans are getting pumped. There are plenty of familiar faces to look out for in the movie, too.
How to Watch the Saw Movies in Chronological Order
Saw X is dropping soon, and surprisingly, it’s not the 10th film in the chaotic timeline. So, how should fans watch the Saw franchise chronologically?
Halloween III Didn't Wow Audiences - But Set the Right Formula for an Anthology
Halloween III: Season of the Witch was notoriously underwhelming for fans when it dropped in 1982. But it set a precedent for a Halloween anthology.
Batman Has Three Groundbreaking Film Franchises, Thanks to Its Ability to Innovate
Tim Burton, Christopher Nolan, and Matt Reeves made three very different Batman franchises. They’re the best, and that has to do with innovation.
TMNT: Mutant Mayhem Takes a Stance on One of Hollywood's Biggest Debates
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is absolutely packed with jokes and pop culture references, including a take on the Best Chris debate.
It's Okay for Barbie to Be a Huge Hit Without a Cinematic Universe
Barbie is already a huge hit, and it makes sense for Mattel to capitalize on that success. However, it must also avoid learning the wrong lessons.
A Barbie Joke Has Reignited Mattel's Rivalry With Another Iconic Doll
Barbie is finally here, and a lot of fans have noticed that Barbie and Ariana Greenblatt’s character may be a riff on an old Mattel feud.
Barbie Is Killing the Box Office, Thanks to the Enduring Relevance of Satire
Barbie is definitely killing it at the box office for many reasons, but the movie also has one other major thing working in its favor: satire.
The Barbie Movie Never Answered Its Biggest Question About the Kens
The Barbie movie is finally here after a long wait, and there’s a lot to unpack. One mystery includes a logistics issue with the Ken lifestyle.