Michael Kennedy (screenwriter) explained

Michael Kennedy is an American screenwriter, known for co-writing the 2020 comedy slasher film Freaky with Christopher Landon,^{[2] [3]} writing and producing the 2023 Christmas comedy slasher film It's a Wonderful Knife,^{[4] [5]} and co-writing the upcoming 2025 romantic comedy slasher film Heart Eyes.^{[6] [7]} His work is often associated with gay horror.^{[8] [9] [10] [11]} In 2024, It's a Wonderful Knife was nominated at the 35th GLAAD Media Awards for Outstanding Film - Wide Release.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Joey Morona . cleveland com . November 11, 2020 . Cleveland screenwriter talks Freaky, his body-switching horror movie starring Vince Vaughn . December 17, 2023 . cleveland.com.
2. Web site: What's So Freaky About Cleveland Screenwriter Michael Kennedy?. November 11, 2020. Midwest Movie Maker. February 11, 2020.
3. Web site: Freaky Writer Michael Kennedy Tells Us How to Balance Horror and Comedy. October 29, 2021. NoFilmSchool. February 11, 2022.
4. Web site: Empire . October 7, 2023 . Freaky Writer's Next Slasher Mash-Up Is It's A Wonderful Knife. James . White . April 27, 2023 .
5. Web site: 'It's a Wonderful Knife' – A Christmas Slasher from Freaky Writer and 'Tragedy Girls' Director! . Bloody Disgusting . October 7, 2023 . John . Squires . April 27, 2023.
6. Web site: Valentine’s Day Slasher Movie ‘Heart Eyes’ Coming to Theaters in February 2025. Bloody Disgusting. John. Squires. September 18, 2024. September 18, 2024. September 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240918194451/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3831822/valentines-day-slasher-movie-heart-eyes-coming-to-theaters-in-february-2025/. live.
7. Web site: Sony Has ‘Heart Eyes’, Sets Winter 2025 Release For Spyglass Horror Rom-Com. Deadline Hollywood. Anthony. D'Alessandro. September 18, 2024. September 18, 2024. September 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240918193522/https://deadline.com/2024/09/sony-heart-eyes-1236093373/. live.
8. Web site: Shulman . Randy . November 11, 2023 . 'It's a Wonderful Knife' is the Gay Holiday Slasher Movie You Need . December 17, 2023 . Metro Weekly.
9. Web site: Yee . Lawrence . November 14, 2023 . 'It's a Wonderful Knife' Writer & Director on Making a 'Pretty Queer' Slasher . December 17, 2023 . TheWrap.
10. Web site: November 8, 2023 . Screenwriter Michael Kennedy Talks Inspiration and Queer Representation in His Latest Film . December 17, 2023 . The Pride LA.
11. Web site: Jordan . Waylon . June 13, 2019 . Horror Pride Month: Attack of the Queerwolf Podcast . December 17, 2023 . iHorror.