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About Alyssa Avina

Alyssa Avina is a writer and model in Virginia. Born and raised in Southern California, when she isn't building a community for body positivity, she is losing herself in far off worlds both on the big and silver screen. Since her earliest memories watching Star Wars with her family, she has held a passion for science fiction and fantasy film and television.

Favorite Movies

My favorite films include Star Wars (whole franchise counts as one), Legally Blonde, and You're Next.

Favorite TV Shows

Current favorite shows include Fallout, Halo, and The Ones Who Live.

Favorite Games

If I had to choose just three, my favorite games would be Left 4 Dead, Fallout 4, and Kingdom Hearts (series). 

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Stephen King's Most Lovecraftian Novel Is Exactly The Kind of Existential Horror That The Movie Industry Needs
Stephen King's Most Lovecraftian Novel Is Exactly The Kind of Existential Horror That The Movie Industry Needs

Stephen King's Revival is a psychological thriller wrapped in an existential cosmic horror worthy of live-action adaptation.

The Dark Tower This Supernatural Star Would Perfectly Capture The Gunslinger
The Dark Tower: This Supernatural Star Would Perfectly Capture The Gunslinger

A star from the hit show Supernatural is gaining traction in popularity, and would make a perfect Gunslinger in The Dark Tower.

The Dark Tower How This Supernatural Villain Could Become The Man in Black
The Dark Tower: How This Supernatural Villain Could Become The Man in Black

This Supernatural actor's "Devilish" charm is sure to make him a fantastic choice for The Dark Tower's Man in Black!

The Dark Tower Exploring The Actual Dark Tower
The Dark Tower: Exploring The Actual "Dark Tower"

While fans become invested in Roland the Gunslinger's journey, it's time to find out what the crux of his mission, the Dark Tower itself, all about.

The Dark Tower How This Chilling Horror Novel Connects to The Dark Tower Series
The Dark Tower: How This Chilling Horror Novel Connects to The Dark Tower Series

There are far more connections between The Dark Tower and one of Stephen King's most compelling horror novels that anyone ever realized.

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Stephen King Why Mike Flanagan Needs to Lead the Charge in Developing This Fantasy Horror Series
Stephen King: Why Mike Flanagan Needs to Lead the Charge in Developing This Fantasy Horror Series

Mike Flanagan's history of faithful adaptations of Stephen King novels would make him the ideal choice to bring this fantasy horror series to life.

Masterchef Season 15, Episode 8 Recap Recipe Telephone Sends One Promising Duo Home
Masterchef Season 15, Episode 8 Recap: Recipe Telephone Sends One Promising Duo Home

This week's episode of MasterChef introduces the dreaded new challenge, The Recipe Telephone Challenge as the duos compete to stay in the competition.

The Dark Tower This Tragic Love Story Needs to Be A Pivotal Part of Mike Flanagan's Series
The Dark Tower: This Tragic Love Story Needs to Be A Pivotal Part of Mike Flanagan's Series

The Gunslinger is not just a lone wanderer and hero, but a tragic figure who has experienced love and loss early in his life.

Mike Flanagan's The Dark Tower Needs To Explore This One Mystery From Stephen King's Books
Mike Flanagan's The Dark Tower Needs To Explore This One Mystery From Stephen King's Books

Between the Battle of Jericho Hill and chasing the Man in Black across the desert, fans need to see how Roland became the last gunslinger.

This DC Comics Black Label Series Is The Perfect Choice for A Great Sci-Fi Horror Series
This DC Comics Black Label Series Is The Perfect Choice for A Great Sci-Fi Horror Series

This stunning yet haunting DC Comics Black Label series would be a perfect choice for the next streaming sensation!

The Dark Tower This Actress From The Life of Chuck Would Be Perfect As This Character's Mother
The Dark Tower: This Actress From The Life of Chuck Would Be Perfect As This Character's Mother

A beloved actress and veteran of the sci-fi and horror genres would fit perfectly into the role of Gabrielle Deschain.

The Dark Tower Todash Space, Explained
The Dark Tower: Todash Space, Explained

The haunting reality of the space between worlds is even deadlier than people realIze in Stephen King's The Dark Tower series.

The Dark Tower The Tet Corporation, Explained
The Dark Tower: The Tet Corporation, Explained

The mystery behind the Tet Corporation may just be the key to the Gunslinger's mission to the Dark Tower.

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The Dark Tower The Sombra Corporation, Explained
The Dark Tower: The Sombra Corporation, Explained

The nefarious villains working for the Crimson King work under a powerful and evil organization in The Dark Tower series.

Stephen King's Forgotten 2008 Novel Needs to be Mike Flanagan's Next Adaptation
Stephen King's Forgotten 2008 Novel Needs to be Mike Flanagan's Next Adaptation

A forgotten supernatural horror novel Stephen King released in 2008 has the modern-day Gothic horror vibes that Mike Flanagan is well known for.

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Needful Things
This Acclaimed Stephen King Novel Was Made Into A Movie, But Now It Needs A Limited Series

This iconic novel by Stephen King is long overdue for a modern adaptation and would make the perfect story for a limited series.

Mike Flanagan's The Dark Tower Adaptation Needs To Change The Ending
A Chance To Succeed Where Other Adaptations Failed: Mike Flanagan's The Dark Tower Needs To Change The Ending

Recent Interviews with Mike Flanagan leave the door open for a twist on the upcoming Dark Tower adaptation that could make a change to the ending.

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The Dark Tower The Horn of Eld, Explained
The Dark Tower: The Horn of Eld, Explained

This powerful object in The Dark Tower holds more power and more purpose in Roland's journey than casual fans realize.

The Dark Tower This Character From Roland's Past Is Crucial to the Series' Finale
The Dark Tower: This Supporting Character From Roland's Past Is Crucial To The Series As A Whole

This figure from Roland's youth plays an important role in both Roland's journey to the Dark Tower and the final fight of the series as well.

The Dark Tower This MARVEL Hero Should Play A Key Figure
The Dark Tower: This Marvel Hero Should Play A Key Figure In Amazon's Adaptation

There is one MCU actor who has the gravitas to bring his charisma and intensity to the villainous Dark Tower role of John Farson.

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