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Mark Birrell

Contributor Since February, 2016
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Author Details

After a 3-year stint as the editor-in-chief of an online magazine for a film networking company in London, covering news, reviews, interviews, and more, Mark Birrell became a freelance writer and editor working in the UK. When neither writing nor editing, Mark can most likely be found on his Twitter @markwbirrell.

Industry Focus

Mark ed Screen Rant's lists section in 2019 as a writer and has since taken on a variety of editing roles across numerous Valnet websites, covering various topics from TV, tech, and gaming to celebrities, sports, and health. He is now an editor updating Screen Rant's evergreen features and lists content, focussing on movies and TV.

Favorite Media

Mark is a huge fan of both Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul and is likely in the process of re-watching either one. While also a big fan of puzzle, RPG, and platforming games, his main focus is the world of movies, with an interest in world cinema, particularly Europe and Asia, as well as North America.

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15 Best Horror Movies Like Insidious
Insidious

If you're a fan of the Insidious franchise then make sure you check out these similar horror movies to quench your thirst scary supernatural stories.

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11 Best Sci-Fi Movies Like Ex Machina
Ex Machina

Movies like Ex Machina appeal equally to fans of science fiction and horror, and these similar films hit those same hard-to-reach spots.

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15 Best Movies Like The Nice Guys
The Nice Guys

The best movies like The Nice Guys don't just contain hilarious comedy but compelling mysteries too.

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Interstellar: 20 Powerful Quotes That Make You Think
Interstellar

the best Interstellar quotes offer deep insights into the minds of the main characters and delve into some fascinating ideas.

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Pulp Fiction: 14 Best Mia Wallace Quotes
Pulp Fiction

Pulp Fiction's Mia Wallace is one of the most enigmatic characters Quentin Tarantino has ever created, and she's got the quotes to prove it.

15 Best Horror Movies Of All Time Ranked
20 Best Horror Movies Of All Time
Horror Movies

What are the best horror movies of all time? Every fan has their opinion, but these movies have stood the test of time to become certifiable icons.

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Every Friday The 13th Movie (In Chronological Order)
Friday the 13th

The chronological order of the Friday the 13th movies starts off simple enough, but it gets more complicated further down the road.

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25 Best Horror Movies Like The Conjuring
The Conjuring

The best horror movies like The Conjuring deliver both the horrifying thrills and mysterious chills that the film is famous for.

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20 Best Movies Like Prisoners
Prisoners

If you liked Denis Villeneuve's masterful 2013 thriller, Prisoners, then make sure to check out these similarly chilling mystery movies.

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30 Best Movies Like John Wick
John Wick

The best movies like John Wick are the ones that–like John Wick the character and John Wick the film–go above and beyond what action fans expect.

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20 Most Memorable Quotes From The Dark Knight Trilogy
The Dark Knight

The best Dark Knight quotes make up some of the most famous movie lines from the past 30 years but the whole trilogy is full of amazing quotes.

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