Meg Shields
Location
British Columbia, Canada
School
University Of King's College, University Of Toronto
Expertise
Movies, Horror, Special Effects
- Meg has previously written for film and television sites like Film School Rejects, Cinema Scope, Dead Central, and Nonfics.
- She has appeared on multiple film-related podcasts, including All the President's Minutes, Zodiac: Chronicle, Cannes I Kick It?, and Junk Filter.
- Her work has been shared on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour, Business Insider, and CherryPicks.
Experience
Meg has been writing professionally about all things film-related since 2016. She is a Senior Contributor at Film School Rejects as well as a Curator for One Perfect Shot. She has attended international film festivals such as TIFF, Hot Docs, and the Nitrate Picture Show as a member of the press. In her day job as an archivist, she regularly works with physical media and is committed to ensuring ongoing film literacy and accessibility in the digital age. Meg joined Static Media in 2021 and is putting all those long nights binge-watching giallo films and '70s sci-fi to good use.
Education
Meg has a B.A. from the University of King's College with a combined honors in Early Modern Studies and Classics. She also holds a Master of Information degree from the University of Toronto.
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Stories By Meg Shields
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What visions of the end times reign supreme? We're here to find out by ranking the best apocalyptic movies of all time from worst to best.
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Many critics have often dismissed the horror genre as less serious fare, so discover which horror films broke through to get a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Chuck Russell's 1988 "The Blob" remake was ooey, gooey ... and had some iconic talent getting slimed. From Jack Nance to Del Close, these stars have passed.
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From unexpected arachnids to surprise cameos, here are things in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy you only notice on the second viewing.
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If you're hankering to learn more details about Quentin Tarantino's bloody revenge tale, strap in as we take a deep dive into the Kill Bill movies.
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From rip-roaring adventure flicks to brutal takes on the Old West mythos, here are the most iconic '90s Westerns ranked from worst to best.
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From horror classics to Westerns, comic book movies, and hilarious comedies, these are the best vampire movies of all time.
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If you love "The Hunger Games," you've come to the right place. Below you'll find 25 films that possess some uncanny resonance.
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If Escape Room left you wanting more thrillers about people stuck in small, scary places, then here are the horror films you should definitely check out.
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We've got some good news - Tubi is free, it's full of great movies, and these are the best of the best.
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When a character makes a bad decision in the Child's Play franchise, they almost always get introduced to Chucky's knife.
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Curious to see how your zodiac sign would fare in a zombie movie? Then read on, and remember to aim for the head!
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These are the most pause worthy moments of Dune, the sweeping space opera by Frank Herbert.
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From Ozploitation and J-horror to revenge flicks and demonic fright fests, these are the very best movies on Shudder.
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Sun, sand, and ocean spray; the high seas are no stranger to the elements, Here is the "Pirates of the Caribbean" character you are based on your zodiac sign.
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For some unnerving examples of the fault in our recollection of iconic film moments, here's a look at some of the biggest Mandela Effects in movies.
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Are you an adorable porg, a voracious sarlacc, or a competitive rancor? Using the signs of the zodiac, we break down the creatures in the "Star Wars" franchise.
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Let's take a look through the wild, amazing filmography of Nicolas Cage and compare his characters to each sign in the zodiac.
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If you want to know which Bond girl you share your sign with, read on to see which 007 femme fatale fits each sign in the zodiac
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From "A Merry Friggin' Christmas" to "The Perfect Holiday" and "Jingle All the Way," these are the Christmas films critics have dubbed the worst ever made.
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From Kubrick's "Eyes Wide Shut" to Wilder's "The Apartment" and two Tim Burton classics, these are Christmas movies for when you don't want a Christmas movie.
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Are you a Blofeld? a Le Chiffre or an Elektra King? take a look under your astrological sign and see which James Bond villain is closest to you in personality.
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Enjoy this look at the most memorable moments from Disney films from the 1980s.
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If you're curious to see which character shares your sign, read on for our breakdown of which Avatar: The Last Airbender character fits each sign in the zodiac
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Want to know if you'd survive John Carpenter's Halloween? Well, the zodiac may provide some answers about whether you'd escape Michael Myer's knife.
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Did you love the animated series "Over the Garden Wall"? Then you need to check out "Redwall," "The Owl House," "Hilda" and these other trippy, under-seen gems.
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From schlocky gems to survival tales, these are the 15 best zombie movies currently streaming on HBO Max.