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Joel Medina

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Contributor Since May, 2022
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Horror, Competition Shows, CBS
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About Joel Medina

Joel Medina spent his life devouring all things pop culture - for better and worse (he watched Final Destination way too young). Born and raised in LA County, he spent his summers watching every movie he could find for free online and his school years reading books instead of paying attention in class.

Joel has been proud to flex his skills across a variety of mediums. He’s returned his alumnus to speak on panels about pop culture for the LGBTQ+ community andcan be heard on podcasts like Block Talk and The Cup Pod chatting about his favorite TV shows (and very divisive takes). He’s been proud to interview some of today’s most influential stars, from legendary Drag Queens to performers who are making history with their stellar careers. Learn about all of that and more by clicking the articles below and learning just what Joel has to say about…well, everything!

Industry Experience

Multiple years as a digital writer and in-person journalist, excels in conducting in-depth interviews and covering events both big and small. 

Favorite Media

Right now, I'm re-watching Schitt's Creek and remembering why I love it so much. 

Latest

The Innocents 2021 two little girls looking at a lake
This Is the 1 Horror Movie That’s Even More Disturbing Than the Classic of the Same Name
The Innocents

This terrifyingly modern tale puts the pains of growing up in a whole new light.

Himesh Patel and Elizabeth Olsen in The Assessment
3 Years After ‘WandaVision,’ Elizabeth Olsen Starred in This Underseen Sci-fi Thriller for the Ages
The Assessment

You don't want to pass this test.

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The promo for 'Big Brother 27's Cliffton
'Big Brother 27's Cliffton "Will" Williams Just Blew Up the Game With One Bold Move
TV Features

Someone is finally speaking up!

the-rental
5 Years Before ‘Together,’ Dave Franco and Alison Brie Teamed Up for This Gripping, Underrated Horror-Thriller
The Rental

Wait...did you lock your door?

Dana and Marty covered in blood and holding each other in The Cabin in the Woods.
'Until Dawn' Just Hit Netflix, but This 14-Year-Old Horror Sci-Fi Classic Is a Much Better Replacement
The Cabin in the Woods

Stop me if you've heard this one before...

Shauna Macdonald as Sarah in the horror film, lying on the floor of a cave covered in blood in 'The Descent.'
20 Years Ago, Horror Couldn't Stop Taking Us to the Darkest Depths of the Genre — Literally
Movie Features

Is anybody else having trouble breathing?

Jimmy pointing on 'Big Brother 27.'
Jimmy’s Power Trip Just Destroyed 'Big Brother's Strongest Alliance
Big Brother

Is there any chance left for the "Triple Threat" alliance?

Rachel Reilly's promo for 'Big Brother 27.'
Rachel Reilly’s Surprising ‘Big Brother’ Meltdown Just Overshadowed This Season’s Biggest Fail
TV Features

Don't look at her, look at your game!

The titular killer getting ready to strike in Killer Unicorn
7 Years Before ‘Death of a Unicorn,’ This Camp Horror Turned the Unicorn Into the Ultimate Monster
Movie Features

You've never seen a unicorn as deadly — or as buff!

The male cast of 'Love Island USA' Season 7, wearing sleeveless flannel shirts and flexing
'Love Island USA' Season 7 Delivered a Harsh Lesson on Toxic Masculinity
Love Island

You really thought you could come for Amaya Papaya?

Melissa Barerra as Julie, sat on a bed screaming in Bed Rest.
The Same Year As ‘Scream,’ Melissa Barerra Faced the Most Terrifying Monster of All in This Underrated Chiller
Movie Features

There's no greater foe than grief.

American-Ninja-Warrior-images-1
'American Ninja Warrior’s Cannonball Alley Is Finally Conquered by a Woman in Shocking Historic Win [Exclusive Clip]
American Ninja Warrior

Breaking barriers one obstacle course at a time!

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Actor Alix Angelis as Lane, possessed and strapped to a chair, her eyes wide and distorted, in The Cleansing Hour.
If You Loved ‘Late Night With the Devil,’ Check Out the Other Terrifying TV Exorcism Horror That Came 5 Years Before It
Movie Features

You wouldn't want to host this horror show.

Annie (Wunmi Mosaku) and Grace (Li Jun Li) stand in a group and look fearful in Sinners.
This Is the Real Reason Why ‘Sinners’ Was a $365 Million Smash Horror Hit
Sinners

Hell hath no fury like...

Julie Chen Moonves hosts 'Big Brother 27.'
The ‘Big Brother’ Premiere Just Set One Houseguest Up for Failure
TV Features

He gets $10,000, and he gets...this!?

The entire cast of season 2 of The Ultimatum: Queer Love posing in their original couples
'The Ultimatum: Queer Love' Season 2: Which Couples Are Still Together?
TV Features

How many of these couples lasted after the credits rolled?

The cast of 'Love Island USA' Season 7 walking around the villa and smiling.
This Fan-Favorite 'Love Island USA' Couple Happened Totally by Accident, and They Might Win the Whole Season
Love Island

Who doesn't love a friends to lovers romance?

The entire cast of season 2 of The Ultimatum: Queer Love posing in their original couples
‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love’ Reunion Left Someone an Emotional Wreck — but It Wasn’t a Contestant
TV Features

Sometimes, the best hosts are who you least expect.

Clara Moraleda as July scared with a hand over her mouth in Atrocious
If You Love 'Rec,' This Terrifying Found Footage Horror That Came Out 3 Years Later Is a Perfect Replacement
Atrocious

This is a movie that truly lives up to its name!

The cast of The Ultimatum Queer Love Season 2 stands together at the reunion
'The Ultimatum: Queer Love’ Season 2's Quietest Couple Was Its Most Explosive
TV Features

It's always the quiet ones...

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