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Brennan Klein-Senior Reporter

Brennan Klein

Senior Reporter

August, 2021
B.A. in Film & Electronic Arts from CSULB
Horror, Box Office, Scream
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About Brennan Klein

Brennan Klein (he/him) is a senior news writer at Screen Rant, host of the Attack of the Queerwolf podcast, and contributor at Alternate Ending. He has been writing and podcasting about pop culture (especially horror movies) for over a decade at platforms including Blumhouse, Fangoria, Dread Central, The Backlot, and Arrow in the Head.

Industry Focus

Brennan has a deep ion for writing about horror movies and slasher franchises including Scream, The Conjuring, Chucky, Halloween, Elm Street, and Friday the 13th. However, he also has experience with box office analysis and a wide range of knowledge of movies and television across all genres, especially You, Heartstopper, Sex and the City, The Muppets, Godzilla, Mad Max, The Office, Friends, Indian movies, and Netflix hits.

Favorite Media

Brennan's most recent favorite movies and TV shows include The Other Two, What We Do in the Shadows, And Just Like That, Party Down, Scream VI, Barbarian, Fall, Smile, Orphan: First Kill, and Barb & Star. His favorite authors are Junji Ito, Jane Austen, and Agatha Christie, and his favorite directors are Wes Craven and Pedro Almodóvar.

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The Skyview restaurant with flames billowing from its left windows in Final Destination Bloodlines
Are All Of Final Destination's Deaths Connected To Bloodlines' Skyview Incident? It's Complicated

Final Destination Bloodlines' Skyview incident brings a major franchise element full circle, but does it connect every death from the previous movies?

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Jason Momoa holding a weapon in Conan the Barbarian
Street Fighter Live-Action Movie Eyes First Four Cast , Including Jason Momoa

Four actors are in talks to the cast of the live-action Street Fighter movie, including Jason Momoa and another Fast & Furious alumnus.

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Ross Butler and Lana Condor smiling and about to kiss in Kuala Lumpur in Worth the Wait
Worth The Wait Review: Lana Condor & Ross Butler Shine In This Otherwise Generic Ensemble Rom-Com

Ross Butler and Lana Condor's chemistry elevates one of the storylines in the ensemble rom-com Worth the Wait, but the movie is still entirely bland.

A character looking concerned in Final Destination Bloodlines
After An Incredible $102M Opening Weekend, Final Destination Bloodlines May Set A Franchise Box Office Record In Just Weeks

Final Destination Bloodlines' projected global opening weekend puts it on a path to quickly set a huge box office record for the franchise.

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A character looking scared in front of a board in Final Destination Bloodlines
Final Destination Bloodlines Hits Major Global Milestone, Even Outgrossing One Sequel's Entire Box Office Run

During its global debut, Final Destination Bloodlines surges past a huge box office milestone, outgrossing the entire run of a previous installment.

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A woman looks scared amid wreckage in Final Destination Bloodlines
Box Office (Sunday Update): Final Destination Bloodlines' Record-Shattering Debut Knocks Thunderbolts* From No. 1

Final Destination Bloodlines exceeds its already high box office expectations during its debut, knocking Thunderbolts* to No. 2 for the first time.

Jennifer Lawrence tilting her head back while confetti falls in Die My Love
Jennifer Lawrence & Robert Pattinson's New Psychological Thriller Debuts With Strong RT Score & Sparks Bidding War Following Cannes Premiere

The new psychological drama starring Robert Pattinson and Jennifer Lawrence earns an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score after its Cannes debut.

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A man looking upward in The Match 2025
Squid Game Star's New $14.4M Korean Biopic Movie Becomes Netflix Global Hit

A Korean drama movie featuring one of the key stars of the thriller series Squid Game becomes a global success on Netflix's viewership chart.

Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso staring through a doorway in The Karate Kid
Where To Watch Every Karate Kid Movie Online Before Karate Kid: Legends

All five previous movies in the franchise are available on either streaming or VOD to watch before Karate Kid: Legends, which combines both branches.

Abel Tesfaye with tears in his eyes in Hurry Up Tomorrow
The Weeknd's Thriller Movie With 13% RT On Track For Box Office Failure After Underwhelming Debut

The poorly reviewed new thriller from Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye is projected to earn an disappointing opening weekend at the domestic box office.

Miles Caton looking up and smiling as Sammie in Sinners
Sinners Hits Huge Global Box Office Milestone, Closes In On Being One Of The 10 Biggest Horror Movies Ever

Sinners es a global box office milestone in its fifth weekend that sees it approaching being one of the highest-grossing horror movies in history.

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Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort gritting his teeth in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
After Playing Voldemort In The Biggest YA Movie Franchise Ever, Ralph Fiennes Is Now Playing The Villain Of The Third Biggest YA Franchise Ever

Ralph Fiennes newest post-Voldemort role means that he will play the main villains of the first and third biggest YA movie franchises of all time.

A closeup of Sylvester Stallone as Rambo looking stern
Casting A Young Rambo For New Prequel Movie: 10 Actors Who Could Replace Sylvester Stallone

There are quite a few young actors who could play John Rambo in the prequel movie about the iconic character's time during the Vietnam War.

Billy Barrett looking shocked with blood on his face in Bring Her Back
A24's New Horror Thriller Debuts With Strong Rotten Tomatoes Score

The new horror-thriller movie from Talk to Me outfit A24 debuts on Rotten Tomatoes with a strong score thanks to positive reviews from critics.

A closeup of Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo with wide eyes in First Blood
Rambo Prequel Movie In Development, Sylvester Stallone's Involvement & Filming Details Revealed In Report

A Rambo prequel movie is coming to the Cannes marketplace, and a new report reveals how closely Sylvester Stallone is involved with the project.

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An armored character looking over his shoulder in Gears of War
Netflix’s Gears Of War Movie Reportedly Finds Its Director As Dune Co-Writer Works On The Script

The long-gestating movie adaptation of the video game franchise Gears of War has a major director in talks to helm the Netflix project.

Jon Bernthal and Ben Affleck wielding rifles in The ant 2
The ant 2 Climbs Amazon's All-Time Highest Grossing Movie Chart At The Domestic Box Office

The Ben Affleck action sequel The ant 2 continues to climb up the all-time domestic chart for Amazon MGM Studios, suring Challengers.

A soldier aiming a rifle in Warfare
Alex Garland’s New War Movie Just Cracked A24’s All-Time Box Office Top 20, Knocking Out A Crucial Hit

The new war movie co-written and co-directed by Alex Garland (Civil War, Annihilation) becomes one of A24's highest-grossing movies worldwide.

An Infected boy roaring in 28 Days Later
Why One Of The Greatest Zombie Movies Ever Took 23 Years For Its New Sequel

One of the greatest zombie movies in cinema history is getting a new sequel 23 years after the fact, but why has it taken so long to happen?

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Matt Damon in the Odyssey viewed in profile in front of an ocean backdrop
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Has Already Set A New IMAX Record

Christopher Nolan's movie The Odyssey will set an IMAX record thanks to a challenge he issued to the company after Oppenheimer's success.

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