Mishal Zafar
Culture/Entertainment Reporter
Sci-fi and horror expert
Mishal Ali Zafar is an experienced culture and entertainment reporter who has been writing professionally since 2017. Now a contributing writer for Thought Catalog's TV/Movie vertical, Mishal has worked as a staff writer and contributor for numerous publications, including Popsugar, Heavy, Showbiz Cheatsheet, Bustle, and Romper.
Mishal specializes in covering film, television, and the world of fandom, with an expertise in sci-fi, horror, and genre storytelling. She is an avid consumer of streaming content on platforms like Hulu, Netflix, Apple TV+, HBO Max, and Disney+.
Some of her favorite subjects to cover are Stephen King adaptations, Marvel and DC projects, and the work of director Mike Flanagan (she can wax poetic about the auteur's skill at crafting horror stories). Mishal is passionate about binge-watching the best of what TV has to offer.
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Mishal Zafar
10 Movies That’ll Ignite The Warrior Spirit Within
Channel your inner gladiator.
Superman’s Most Iconic Quotes Through the Decades
“Hope. That’s what the ‘S’ stands for.”
10 Lessons ‘Stranger Things’ Taught Us About Bravery And Friendship
Be loyal, even when it’s hard.
Watch These 10 Rom Coms When You Want Proof You Don’t Need A Man
We could all use a little more self-love.
Watch These Charming Musicals While You Wait For ‘Wicked: For Good’
‘Wicked: For Good’ comes out November 21, 2025. Here’s what you should watch while you wait.
10 True Crime Documentaries That Are Scarier Than Fiction
Sometimes the dangers of real life can be so much stranger than fiction.
Are These 7 ‘Twilight’ Characters Even More Annoying Than You Remember?
Here’s a look at seven Twilight characters who had more than a few moments that made me roll my eyes.
9 Chilling Psychological Thrillers That’ll Haunt You For Months
Can you handle these thrillers?
10 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Got Their Start On Reality TV
Kelly Clarkson isn’t the only one to thank reality TV for her amazing career.
10 Reasons Why ‘Ginny & Georgia’ Is Total ‘Gilmore Girls’ Deja Vu
It’s almost like we’ve seen this before.
13 Body-Swap Comedies That Still Make Us Laugh
Looking to escape into some supernatural silliness?
9 High School Comedies That Feel Awkward To Watch Today
From stalking disguised as romance to makeovers that erase everything cool about a character, these movies accidentally became time capsules of everything we’ve learned not to do.
10 Documentaries That Expose The Dark Side Of Devotion
These jaw-dropping documentaries will make you fear cults more than ever.
From ‘Peacemaker’ To ‘Superman,’ 7 Ways James Gunn Is Changing The DCU
After years of superhero movies that felt like homework assignments, he’s bringing back the joy, the weird comic book magic, and yes, even Superman’s classic red trunks.
10 Ways ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Will Be Different From The Old Movies
Are we finally getting the perfect Fantastic Four movie?
7 Ways Stuart Bloom Is The Most Relatable Nerd From ‘Big Bang Theory’
Stuart’s getting his own spin-off series. Here’s why he definitely deserves it.
Dexter Morgan’s Most Chilling (And Charming) Quotes
“People fake a lot of human interactions, but I feel like I fake them all, and I fake them very well.”
10 High School Thrillers That Will Make You Glad You Already Graduated
Be glad you’re an adult.
