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.

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'Gen V' Star Cast As A Pivotal Mutant In 'X-Men' Reboot

He’s going from a superhero parody to the franchise it was parodying.

By Dais Johnston
Trailers

'Avatar: Seven Havens' Just Changed Its Release Schedule For the Better

“My whole life I was taught to hate the Avatar. Then everything got turned upside down.”

By Dais Johnston
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Mike Flanagan Is Working On A Unique New Horror Movie

Or rather, a hoarder movie.

By Dais Johnston
Trailers

Tom Cruise's Weirdest Movie Yet May Have Just Confirmed A Wild Fan Theory

Could this be one for the theater kids?

By Dais Johnston
Trailers

'Artificial' Is Shaping Up To Be The Social Network Sequel We Deserve

The future is inevitable.

By Dais Johnston
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'Carrie' Trailer Reveals How The Stephen King Classic Is Modernized

“All I ever wanted was to go to school.”

By Dais Johnston
The Inverse Ranking

60 Most Important Star Trek Stories Of All Time

From classic episodes and movies to underrated gems, comics, novels, fan fiction, parodies, and beyond. These are our picks for the crucial adventures that made Star Trek, well, Star Trek.

By Ryan Britt, Hoai-Tran Bui, Lyvie Scott, Dais Johnston, Mark Hill, Chrishaun Baker and Colin Cheney
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Amazon Cancels 'Spider-Noir' After Only One Season

Down came the rain and washed the spider out.

By Dais Johnston
Cheatsheet

Everything You Need To Know About 'Silo' Season 4

The Apple TV series is coming to an end — sooner than you think.

By Dais Johnston
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'A Tale Of Two Cities' Revamps Dickens' Story For The 21st Century

“It felt like such a prescient story.”

By Dais Johnston
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Jessica Henwick Says “It’s Not The End” Of Helen’s Story In 'Silo'

“It really doesn't pull its punches. It goes full tilt.”

By Dais Johnston
Spoilers

'Silo' Star Breaks Down Season 3's Shocking Ending

Jessica Brown-Findlay on playing "Susan" and that big reveal.

By Dais Johnston
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'Coyote Vs Acme' Box Office Proves That Warner Bros Made A Mistake

No amount of dead ends could stop this Looney Tunes saga.

By Dais Johnston
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'Avengers: Doomsday' Directors Defend Unusual Filming Process

“That’s when the magic happens.”

By Dais Johnston
Trailers

HBO Finally Drops A Harry Potter Trailer, Featuring A Very Same-y Hogwarts

“Oh, come on, don't you two read?”

By Dais Johnston
News

'Pulse' Is Getting Another Remake — But There’s A Silver Lining

“Tasukete!”

By Dais Johnston
News

'Gargoyles' Just Lost Its Latest Chance At A Second Life

It’s no longer the age of Gargoyles.

By Dais Johnston
Trailers

The New Star Wars Special Fixes 'Mandalorian and Grogu's Biggest Flaw

Disney+'s latest LEGO special does something 'Mandalorian and Grogu' never thought to do.

By Dais Johnston
News

Iconic VFX Pioneer Phil Tippett Is Closing Shop — Countless Sci-Fi Props Are Up For Sale

A legend is holding the sci-fi fans’ dream yard sale.

By Dais Johnston
News

Pokémon’s Newest Movie Is Fascinatingly Meta

He’s a real wild card.

By Dais Johnston