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Michael John Petty-Senior Features Writer

Michael John Petty

Senior Features Writer

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About Michael John Petty

Michael John Petty is a Senior Features Writer for Collider and has been with the site since 2021. Michael loves to spend his days writing, volunteering with his church, and enjoying everyday life with his wife and daughter.

Michael's first work of self-published fiction – The Beast of Bear-tooth Mountain – was released in 2023 and became the #1 Best Seller in "Religious Fiction Short Stories" on Amazon. Having lived in Illinois, Montana, and Southern California, Michael currently resides in North Idaho with his family.

Industry Experience

Michael has a bachelor's degree in film and photography from Montana State University and over a decade's worth of writing and podcasting experience.

In addition to Collider, Michael's other bylines include LooperSuperman HomepageNext Luxury, and Across the Airwaves. He also hosts No Fate: A Terminator Podcast.

Favorite Media

Around these parts, Michael is best known for his love of SmallvilleSupernaturalLittle House on the Prairie, and the Yellowstone universe, not to mention all-things Batman. His favorite movie is The Iron Giant and he's a big fan of The Lord of the RingsThe Conjuring Universe, and The Chronicles of Narnia.

Additionally, he loves shows and franchises such as MillenniumLongmireTerminatorThe X-Files, and Westerns that you probably haven't heard of.

Latest Articles

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'Little House on the Prairie's Ingalls Family Tree Explained

How many members are there in the Ingalls family? The differences between the books and the series may surprise you.

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‘Longmire’ Is the Perfect Show for Fans of 'Yellowstone' and Westerns

If you're looking for the perfect neo-Western binge while 'Yellowstone' is away, look no further than the far-superior 'Longmire.'

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Is 'Dark Winds' Based on a True Story?

The Native-led Western crime drama is a compelling series indeed, but did it really happen?

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Why the Underworld/Blade Crossover Never Happened

Two vampires from different worlds, what could go wrong?

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How Does 'The Nun II' Tie Into the Conjuring Franchise?

The demon Valak has returned, but how does 'The Nun II' fit into the larger Conjuring Universe?

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If You Love the Dutton Drama of 'Yellowstone,' Watch The CW's 'Walker'

‘Supernatural’s Jared Padalecki leads the way in your next neo-Western TV binge.

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Where Is the Train Station in 'Yellowstone'?

After five seasons, the Duttons' body count only climbs, but where are they hiding the bodies?

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Michael Sheen Has Played a Vampire, But His Werewolf Role Remains His Most Memorable

He's played angels and vampires, but Michael Sheen's best fantasy role is undoubtedly his time as a werewolf.

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The Next Conjuring Spinoff Is Hiding in Plain Sight

The next chapter of The Conjuring Universe could be just as iconic as the first, especially if we give some new spirits a try...

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Taylor Sheridan Gave Us the Perfect 10-Minute Finale in This Neo-Western

The 'Yellowstone' creator's directorial debut still has us talking years later.

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This Pre-Code Western Was Surprisingly Dark for the Time

You've likely never seen this 1920s Western, but it's a doozy.

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Can We Watch 'The X-Files' Today the Way We Did Before?

The truth is certainly out there...

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‘Supernatural’s Two-Parter Changed the Course of the Show

Sam and Dean's adventures were different from this point forward.

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We Don't Need Another Season of Taylor Sheridan's 'Special Ops: Lioness'

Like some of the filmmaker's best work, 'Lioness' might work best as a one-and-done story.

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This Was the Best ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Episode

The best 'Little House' episode is also one of its toughest.

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The 2000s ‘Invasion’ Series You May Have Forgotten About

'Invasion' may be popular now on Apple TV, but another series of the same name aired in the early 2000s that you probably forgot about.

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Johnny Cash Once Played a Preacher on ‘Little House on the Prairie’

Did you know that the Man in Black posed as a man of the cloth in a 'Little House on the Prairie' episode? Well, it's worth the watch!

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What Happened to the Remake of Christopher Nolan’s ‘Memento’?

Back in 2015, it was announced that Christopher Nolan's triumph was to undergo the remake treatment. What happened?

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Did You Catch That ‘1883’ Easter Egg on ‘Yellowstone’?

The first Duttons are still making waves across Paradise Valley, even 140 years later.

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