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Michelle Swope

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As seen in: Bloody Disgusting, Daily Dead, Elements of Madness
Covers:  Entertainment/film criticism, reviews, interviews, horror movies, high strangeness
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Freelance writer. Horror movies & high strangeness. Columinist: Bloody Disgusting. Bylines: Elements of Madness, Daily Dead, Scream Horror Magazine. Tomatometer-approved critic. VP North Carolina Film Critics Association.

Michelle Swope’s Journalist Portfolio

Michelle Swope's Portfolio

Michelle Swope's Portfolio

Freelance writer. Columnist at Bloody Disgusting. Bylines at Elements of Madness, Dread Central, and Scream H…

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Berner’s “Splash City” is a brutal Bay Area crime thriller dominated by powerful performances.

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By Michelle Swope Verified
| Elements of Madness
Born in the Sunset District neighborhood of San Francisco, Gilbert Anthony Milam Jr., known professionally as Berner, is a rapper with multiple albums under his belt, as well as a cannabis entrepreneur. Berner is the Co-founder and CEO of Cookies, an internationally known cannabis brand headquartered in San Francisco that offers more than 2,000 products with over 55 locations in five countries.
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‘The Mid-Night Driver’ CFF Review: An Urban Legend Summons Creepy YA Horror

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By Michelle Swope Verified
| Bloody Disgusting Verified
Long Island, NY, has a rich collection of folklore and urban legends that have been passed down over the years. Mount Misery Road is the location where some have reported seeing a ghostly lady in white, while Sweet Hollow Road is known for spectral children who may have been victims of a bus crash and are said to push cars that are placed in neutral under the overpass.
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‘Lenore’ CFF Review: A Creepy Descent Into Parasocial Madness

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By Michelle Swope Verified
| Bloody Disgusting Verified
Being a woman or femme-identifying person online in 2026 is hell. The simple act of posting a selfie is almost guaranteed to garner some kind of negative attention. Regardless of the number of followers you have online, if you’re a woman content creator on YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram, you’re going to get nasty comments. First rule of social media: never read the comments, especially if you’re a woman.
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