Mariam Michael, The Glorious Dead: 3 Movies That Changed Your Life: Saw, The Halloween Tree & The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

In this episode of 3 Movies That Changed Your Life screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Cross-Media Horror Producer & Spoondrift Co-Founder Mariam Michael: Saw, The Halloween Tree, and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. Discover how these films shaped their movie loving journey, personal growth, and understanding of cinema’s power. Plus, Mariam Michael unpacks what is a Cross-Media Horror Producer and previews Nightmare In The Ozark Film Festival Oct 21-24 2026 .

Movies That Changed Your Life  

Find out about what is a Cross-Media Horror Producer and what to expect at the Nightmare In The Ozark Film Festival Oct 21-24 2026 and the lasting impact of cinema on Mariam Michael’s life with Stuart Wright on his movie podcast.  

[0:50] What is a Cross-Media Horror Producer

[2:10] Nightmare In The Ozark Film Festival Oct 21-24 2026

3 Movies That Changed Your Life

[8:10] Saw (2004): After avoiding horror films most of her adult life this is the film that brought her into the fold in her late teens

[13:17] The Halloween Tree (1992): Saw it for the first time aged just four years old

[19:20] The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2011): Taught Mariam to not let societal expectations of politeness put her in danger. Listen to your gut and get out of there. Worst case scenario you’re seen as impolite. Best case scenario you’re safe.

Key Take Aways:  

Discover how movies that changed your life shape personal and professional growth. 

What is a Cross-Media Horror Producer