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Mary Beth McAndrews
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Editor-in-Chief, Dread Central
Washington, D.C., United States
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Biography
Editor-in-chief for Dread Central, podcaster, written for Polygon, Thrillist, Paste Magazine, RogerEbert.com, Fangoria, and Bloody Disgusting.
Film , Anime , Pop Culture , Animation , Horror Films
Content
By Mary Beth McAndrews Verified| Dread Central Verified Queer Screams returns to Portland, Oregon, for its third edition, to celebrate the beauty and power of LGBTQ+ genre cinema. As part of this year’s festivities, Chucky franchise creator Don Mancini will be in attendance to receive the 2025 Queer Screams Career Achievement Award: Honoring Significant Contribution to Queer Horror Cinema & Culture. “I’m thrilled and honored to be receiving the Career Achievement Award from Queer Screams this coming August.
By Mary Beth McAndrews Verified| Dread Central Verified Coming soon from Dark Star Pictures is the groundbreaking Vietnamese vampire film, Daydreamers, directed by Timothy Linh Bui (Three Seasons). Daydreamers is one of the first vampire films ever to emerge from Vietnam, marking a crucial milestone for the country’s genre cinema. In honor of its upcoming release, we have an exclusive clip from the film featuring a vicious vampire attack.
By Mary Beth McAndrews Verified| Dread Central Verified Writer and director Christopher Landon is known for his smart, silly, and scary takes on horror subgenres, from his subversive slasher, Freaky, to his sweet take on the haunted house, We Have A Ghost. But with his latest film, Drop, Landon strays from the genre path into the world of high-concept action-thrillers.
Company Info
Dread Central
Dread Central Media, LLC is a prominent horror entertainment company based in Spring Valley, California, operating since 2006. It is well-known for its comprehensive coverage of horror films, television, and culture through its flagship website, Dread Central, which attracts millions of readers each month. The company specializes in horror journalism, providing news, reviews, and cultural analysis across various platforms. It features a podcast network with popular shows like Development Hell and Scarred for Life, and produces engaging video content, including original series and documentaries. Dread Central also actively engages with its audience through social media and events, such as the Queer Screams film festival, which highlights LGBTQ+ contributions to horror cinema. With a dedicated editorial team and a focus on inclusivity, Dread Central has established itself as a trusted voice in the horror community.
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Founded: 2006