Kat Olvera
School
Oregon State University
Expertise
Parapsychology, Horror Movies, Folklore
- In 2021, Kathryn started her blog, Living Dead Laptop, where she discusses paranormal portrayals in movies and their parallels to real paranormal accounts.
- She has been writing professionally since 2018 and has written for several Static Media sites.
- Kathryn participated in the 2023 Oregon Ghost Conference, an educational event surrounding various paranormal fields.
Experience
Kathryn has been writing professionally since 2018 and is the former editor-in-chief of HorrOrigins.com. She specializes in horror, paranormal, and history. Her writing expertise includes educational pieces, poetry, and storytelling. In 2021, she published a full-length poetry collection under the pseudonym Terra Vagus and has poetry published in several different anthologies.
Education
Kathryn attended Chemeketa Community College before exiting to study parapsychology and pursue a writing and editing certificate from the University of Michigan.
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Stories By Kat Olvera
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Discovery Channel's "Naked and Afraid" has been testing the survival skills of its participants for years, but is it real or fake?
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The reality series Deadliest Catch has been popular since 2005, and the stars of the show think they have a good idea why.
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Bizarre murders are the stock and trade of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, but this Season 9 crime scene really upped the creep factor.
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Mike Wolfe is used to uncovering history on American Pickers, but a find from rural Illinois is one that he considers to be more impactful than the rest.
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An enchanting town is a popular tourist destination for fans of the Studio Ghibli film "Spirited Away," but did it actually inspire the movie?
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When Jonathan Hillstrand retired from crab fishing, no one expected to see him back on the water again, especially Captain Sig Hansen.
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Spooky season and a return to Salem are upon us in "Hocus Pocus 2." However, actress Bette Midler doesn't mince words regarding a "Hocus Pocus 3."
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Not everything comes across the same when bingeing an old favorite show. Whilst visiting episodes of "CSI" past, there's an odd detail that fans are noticing.
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With Season 10 underway, it seems "The Blackist" is visiting its early days to pick up the pieces of a storyline that was left off nearly a decade ago.
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According to recent reports, a classic '80s fantasy film may be the next up for a modern remake, and the bidding war has already started.
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Fans of Adam Sandler have been rewatching his movies for decades. However, it seems they have a specific person to thank for pushing him into the limelight.
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The cast members of "The Walking Dead" have a long-standing tradition of getting together to celebrate whenever a character is killed off.
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Fans of "Lucifer" are well aware of Lucifer's complicated relationships. However, what scene does Tom Ellis cite as having a special place in his heart?
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Matthew Lawrence rose to fame at a young age as a child star, but he also had several notable voiceover roles, including one in an iconic Studio Ghibli film.
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After being dormant for over 10 years, the original "Friday the 13th" director just teased that the franchise may be getting a new installment soon.
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While many fans of Netflix's "The Umbrella Academy" have also read the comics the show was based on, how long are they compared to the popular TV series?
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While fans who've been waiting to watch "Shazam! Fury of the Gods" may be upset at the latest shift in release dates, there's actually a huge benefit to it.
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How does Jenna Ortega's version of Wednesday Addams stand out from those that came before her?
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Shia LaBeouf was originally cast in a lead role for "Don't Worry Darling." Director Olivia Wilde finally broke the silence as to why he was fired.
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Some fans of "The Walking Dead" are still super confused about Season 11, Episode 6's feral people in the walls of the house where Connie and Virgil shelter.
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Among the most unexpected things to happen in "Harry Potter" is that one of its stars changed how J.K. Rowling wrote their character.
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Florence Pugh has made a name for herself by portraying complex characters in Hollywood. However, there is a reason behind her iconic raspy voice.
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One crew member on "The Deadliest Catch" was hit with 80,000 gallons of water while crab fishing. Here's what happened, and how he survived in the incident.
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Your favorite member of the Addams family is finally getting her own show, and Tim Burton's influence is all over it.
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Josh Harris has been on "Deadliest Catch" for many years at this point, but there's one aspect of his presence some fans still find confusing.
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Fans recently opened up a discussion on just how exactly "Jackass" has helped them throughout their lives.
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The Netflix original film "Purple Hearts" debuted in late July and has already racked up an incredible number of viewing hours since then.