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Dani Kessel Odom-Senior Staff Writer

Dani Kessel Odom

Senior Staff Writer

May, 2024
Horror, Doctor Who, LGBTQ
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About Dani Kessel Odom

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

Industry Focus

Dani works as a Lead Writer for the New TV team at Screen Rant. They often provide analysis on new and 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 often listen to true crime podcasts while driving the car and walking the dog. 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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Percy Jackson Star Teases How Camp Half-Blood & Chiron Are “Shaken Up” By New Character In Season 2

EXCLUSIVE: Glynn Turman teases that Camp Half-blood and Chiron are in for some chaos because of a new character ing Percy Jackson season 2.

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Mike Flanagan's New Carrie Remake Update Confirms He's Continuing One Of His Best Actor Trends From The Past 10 Years

The casting announcement for Mike Flanagan's Carrie TV show confirms that he's continuing an awesome actor trend from his past decade of projects.

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Why The Handmaid's Tale Series Finale Is The Show's Lowest-Rated Episode Ever On IMDb

Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale came to an end with the lowest-rated episode ever for the show on IMDb, and these are the biggest reasons why.

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Cassius and KJ in All American
All American Season 8 Officially Renewed & It'll Be The Last One

All American season 8 is confirmed, but it will sadly be the CW show's last, with news coming just one month after All American season 7's finale.

Elisabeth Moss as June in The Handmaid's Tale series finale
10 Best Shows & Movies Based On Banned Books To Watch After The Handmaid's Tale's Finale

After finishing The Handmaid's Tale's finale, viewers should check out these ten fantastic TV shows and movies based on other banned books.

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Milly Alcock as Simone looking in thought on beachside cliff in Sirens
Netflix's Hit New Black Comedy Show Is A Great Reminder To Watch Margaret Qualley's 94% RT Series From 4 Years Ago

After watching Netflix's new Black Comedy, Sirens, viewers should check out a show on the streaming side from 4 years ago starring Margaret Qualley.

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Stephanie Hsu's 93% Rotten Tomatoes Romantic Comedy Show Canceled By Peacock After 1 Season

Actor Stephanie Hsu has enough star power and charisma to lead a rom-com, but unfortunately, that wasn't enough to save her highly rated Peacock show.

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True Crime Fans Need To Watch Netflix’s Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders For One Chilling Reason

Even fans who think they know the Chicago Tylenol Murders case need to watch Netflix's new cold case documentary because of one chilling inclusion.

Julianne Moore looking inquisitive in Sirens
Netflix’s Hit New Dark Comedy With A 74% RT Score Focuses On A Type Of Cult That’s Rarely Depicted Onscreen, And I Love It

The question of whether Sirens centers on a cult is more ambiguous than it seems because it involves a type of cult that's rarely depicted onscreen.

Milly Alcock and Julianne Moore look to the side in Sirens
10 Best Shows Like Netflix's Sirens

After finishing the short limited series Sirens on Netflix, fans can check out these ten shows with similar characters, themes, and tones.

June is bundled up in a green bandana, jacket, and scarf in The Handmaid's Tale.
"Honestly Perfection": The Handmaid's Tale Final Scene Explained By June Actor Elisabeth Moss

With the release of the final episode of Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale, actor Elisabeth Moss has shared her thoughts on the final scene.

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Manuel Garcia-Rulfo Replacing The Lincoln Lawyer Show's Original Mickey Actor Avoided Repeating A Matthew McConaughey Movie Change

The Lincoln Lawyer recast the show's original actor with Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, fixing a change that Matthew McConaughey's movie made to the book.

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Alexis Bledel's Emily looks to the side in The Handmaid's Tale while wearing her red robe and bonnet.
The Handmaid's Tale Star Details Why They Returned For The Finale Nearly 4 Years Since Their Last Appearance

The OG actor from The Handmaid's Tale returns during the series finale after leaving four years ago, and now she's explaining why she came back.

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It’s Always Sunny’s Glenn Howerton Explains Why His “Naive And Slightly Oblivious” Sirens Character Was “A Challenge” To Play

Glenn Howerton is best known for It's Always Sunny, but he took on an exciting challenge when playing his "naive" character in Netflix's Sirens.

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The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4's Harry Bosch Story Problem Was Already Brilliantly Solved 3 Years Ago

I'm fully confident Netflix'sThe Lincoln Lawyer season 4 can handle its Harry Bosch issue because they solved the problem brilliantly 3 years ago.

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Tiffany Falconer, Christy Renault,  Melissa McKendrick, Linda Harper, Debbie Winters, and Lori Granger in Fear Street Prom Queen
12 Biggest Changes Fear Street: Prom Queen Makes To R.L. Stine’s Book

Netflix's Fear Street: Prom Queen might adapt R.L. Stine's The Prom Queen, but the story makes changes to cater to a different audience.

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The Killer stands in a locker room in Fear Street: Prom Queen
Fear Street: Prom Queen's Mid-Credits Scene Hid The Villain's Biggest Connection To The OG Trilogy

The Prom Killer in Netflix's Fear Street: Prom Queen has a connection to the Fear Street trilogy that's only revealed in the mid-credits scene.

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Fear Street: Prom Queen Soundtrack Guide - Every Song & When They Play

The soundtrack for Netflix's Fear Street: Prom Queen includes songs released in the 1980s, helping shape the setting and story of the horror film.

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Fear Street: Prom Queen Ending & Killer Identity Explained

The prom of Shadyside High School is tormented by a masked killer in Fear Street: Prom Queen, leading to an exciting ending that removes the mask.

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Fear Street: Prom Queen Cast & Character Guide

The cast of Fear Street: Prom Queen includes a fantastic group of talented up-and-coming actors who bring Netflix's deadly fun horror movie to life.