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Kayla Turner-Staff Writer

Kayla Turner

Staff Writer

September, 2023
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About Kayla Turner

With a Creative Writing degree from San Francisco State University, Kayla Turner is a creative at heart. From writing about TV and movies to love and relationships, she derives great pleasure from expressing herself through the written word. In addition to writing, Kayla is also a DJ, specializing in multiple genres, including, but not limited to, house, amapiano, afrobeats, hip-hop, R&B, and a little bit of techno. 

Industry Focus

Kayla Turner began writing for Screen Rant in 2023, focusing on television and movies of all genres. 

Favorite Media

Kayla is a huge fan of character-driven narratives with heavy dialogue. She is also a sucker for a neatly packaged anthology series, French erotic thrillers, and anything and everything that comes from A24. 

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 Tilda Swinton characters from Snowpiercer, Grand Budapest Hotel, Doctor Strange
Tilda Swinton's 15 Best Movies, Ranked

Tilda Swinton is known for chameleonic roles and immense talent, her best movies ranging from quiet independent films to huge blockbuster franchises.

Every Luca Guadagnino Movie Ranked Worst To Best
Every Luca Guadagnino Movie, Ranked Worst To Best (Including Challengers)

While not every movie in Luca Guadagnino’s filmography is great, they're unique works bound to be ed as captivating narratives.

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Chris Hemsworth's 10 Best Movies, Ranked

Whether he’s dominating the MCU or commanding roles in pulse-pounding action thrillers, Chris Hemsworth’s best movies are incredibly rich and diverse.

A collage of Audrey Esparza as Liliana, Joseph Sikora as Tommy Egan, Omari Hardwick as James
10 Best Characters In The Power Universe, Ranked

The Power universe has introduced a number of formidable and untouchable characters over the years, but some of them stand out as the best.

Collage of Lloyd holding up a boombox in Say Anything and Cher looking grossed out in Clueless
40 Best Teen/Young Adult Movies Of All Time

Teen movies connect with audiences of all ages, and these 40 films perfectly capture this impactful part of life.

Owen from The Recruit, Jack From Reacher, Archer from Archer
15 Best Shows Like The Recruit To Watch While Waiting For Season 2

While waiting for The Recruit season 2, viewers can enjoy similar thrilling shows that share qualities with the distinctive Netflix spy series.

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15 Best Peacock Original Series Of All Time, Ranked

Peacock has crafted standout original series, elevating the streaming landscape with top-tier talent and storytelling deserving of TV acclaim.

Lee Do-hyun as Lee Eun-Hyeok from Sweet Home and as Joo Yeo-jeong from The Glory
Every Lee Do-hyun K-Drama, Ranked Worst To Best

Lee Do-hyun is establishing himself as a promising talent in Korean dramas, with several of his works standing out as some of the finest in the genre.

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20 Best Female Horror Movie Villains

While horror movie villains come in diverse forms, it's worth noting the distinct impact of some of the genre's most memorable female antagonists.

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Collage of Maggie Smith as Charlotte Bartlett in A Room With a View, Mother Superior in Sister Act, and Minerva McGonagall in Harry Potter
Maggie Smith's 15 Best Movies, Ranked

Maggie Smith has made a big impact in film, appearing in some of the best movies over the decades, including Gosford Park and Harry Potter.

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All 28 Jack Reacher Books, Ranked Worst To Best

Lee Child’s Jack Reacher book series consistently offers incredibly thrilling page-turners, though not every book attains masterpiece status.

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20 Main Lost TV Show Characters Ranked Worst To Best

Lost's diverse ensemble cast features numerous captivating characters, some beloved by fans while others are less favored.

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Castlevania’s 10 Most Powerful Characters, Ranked

Castlevania and Castlevania: Nocturne introduce some of the most powerful and dangerous characters, with 10 individuals standing out as major forces.

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Blended image of Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach for The Fantastic Four
12 Movie Reboots & Remakes We're Actually Looking Forward To

With the anticipation of several movie reboots, a few are creating significant buzz and excitement for how these classic stories will be retold.

A collage featuring Mandy Patinkin as Inigo Montoya in Princess Bride, Meg Ryan as Sally from When Harry Met Sally, and Bob Hoskins and Roger Rabbit
20 Best Quotes From 1980s Movies

1980s movies have produced some of the most memorable quotes, and these iconic lines continue to make a huge impression in pop culture today.

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