Dais Johnston

Dais Johnston is a staff writer at Inverse covering Entertainment and Culture, particularly international media and social justice in media. Their work has previously appeared on BUST.com and The Belladonna. They have a degree in Theatre from Agnes Scott College, focusing on screenwriting and the elements of storytelling. As a military child, Dais grew up all over the world, giving a global perspective to the stories we all enjoy and what they have in common. They are also part of a zoom theatre troupe, the Cobalt Internet Theater, live-streaming table reads of classic TV and movie scripts.

News

A 'War Machine' Sequel Is On The Way

An action sci-fi film that broke records is getting a follow-up at Netflix.

By Dais Johnston
Review

'Cape Fear' Is A Surprisingly Different (And Great) Remake

The series stars Javier Bardem, Amy Adams, and Patrick Wilson in a revenge story unlike any other.

By Dais Johnston
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'The Legend Of Vox Machina' Is Already Building Up To An Epic Finale

Season 4 marks the beginning of the end of the road.

By Dais Johnston
News

The 'Escape From New York' Remake Just Got The Perfect Director

Release the Snyder Escape!

By Dais Johnston
Trailers

'Silo' Season 3 Teases Some Memory Problems

“We do not know when it will be safe to go outside. We only know that day is not this day.”

By Dais Johnston
Icons

50 Years Ago, Marcia Lucas Saved Star Wars' Most Crucial Scene

In memory of the mother of Star Wars’ best moments.

By Dais Johnston
Trailers

'The End Of Oak Street' Continues To Fuel A Shocking Fan Theory

“I think that our neighborhood, our house, our whole street has moved.”

By Dais Johnston
Opinion

'The Testaments' Healed My Trauma From 'The Handmaid’s Tale'

Blessed be the spinoff!

By Dais Johnston
Trailers

'House of the Dragon' Season 3 Trailer Finally Shows The Battle That Will Change Everything

“The crown is a weight that crushes.”

By Dais Johnston
Exclusive

'Saw II' Director Reveals The One Way The Franchise Can Survive

“The franchise has become so convoluted.”

By Dais Johnston
Exclusive

'Repo: The Genetic Opera’s New 4K Theatrical Re-Release Is Just The Beginning

Repo is its own thing, and I think that's the essence of who we are.”

By Dais Johnston
REWIND

15 Years Ago, 'Doctor Who' Perfected A Classic Sci-Fi Trope

The Gangers all here.

By Dais Johnston
News

133 Years Later, An Iconic Villain Is Finally Getting The Spotlight

And honey, you should see him in a crown.

By Dais Johnston
Blu-rays

'Ginger Snaps' Remains An Underrated Cult Classic Of The Early Aughts

“Something's wrong with you. More than you being just... female”

By Dais Johnston
News

'Doctor Who' 2026 Christmas Special Might Not Happen After All

A decades-old TV tradition will be completely upended in the next year.

By Dais Johnston
Lost Legends

A Brief History Of The Mandalorians

This was the way, once.

By Dais Johnston
News

'Paddington 4' Just Got The Most Unexpected New Writer

From the Oval Office and Downing Street to Windsor Gardens.

By Dais Johnston
Trailers

'Vought Rising' Trailer Takes The Boys Universe Back To The Past

The Boys’ prequel series takes things back to the Golden Age of Supes.

By Dais Johnston
The Way

Mando’s Biggest Monster Is A Star Wars Deep-Cut That’s Been Hiding For 46 Years

A terrifying creature in The Mandalorian and Grogu has a long history.

By Dais Johnston
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'The Boroughs' Isn't 'Stranger Things' For Old Folks, It's Better

The Duffer Brothers’ latest shouldn’t be compared to its Netflix predecessor.

By Dais Johnston