Leo Hartwell

Leo Hartwell is our dedicated cinephile and the guy you want in your corner when debating whether the Supernatural finale stuck the landing. With seven years of writing about film and television under his belt, Leo brings a unique blend of academic insight and genuine fanboy passion to every review. He holds an HND in Film Production from the University of East London, a credential that means he doesn't just watch movies—he deconstructs them. His beat at ScorpioLikeYou.com is the intersection of fantasy, horror, and the kind of magic that makes you believe in other worlds. Leo is the resident expert on all things Guillermo del Toro, Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter, and he has a soft spot for the low-budget genre flicks that most people overlook. Off the clock, Leo can be found haunting local record shops in search of rare fantasy soundtracks on vinyl—his prized possession is an original pressing of the Labyrinth score. He also organizes a monthly underground film club in his neighborhood, where he screens obscure cult classics for a small group of fellow enthusiasts. He's a quiet force, but his love for storytelling is anything but.
Is HBO’s Harry Potter Reboot Missing the One Thing It Needs to Be Great?
Is HBO’s Harry Potter Reboot Missing the One Thing It Needs to Be Great?
HBO’s Harry Potter reboot will fly without a narrator, risking the loss of the books’ signature inner voice and emotional depth.
Guillermo del Toro Defied the Studio to Keep Ron Perlman in an Apple TV Gem Hiding in Plain Sight
Guillermo del Toro Defied the Studio to Keep Ron Perlman in an Apple TV Gem Hiding in Plain Sight
Guillermo del Toro went to war with studio brass to cast Ron Perlman as Hellboy—an against-the-odds win Perlman says only happened because the director refused to take no for an answer, as he recalled on PeopleTV’s Couch Surfing.
How White Lotus Helped a Sex Education Star Break Through Body Dysmorphia
How White Lotus Helped a Sex Education Star Break Through Body Dysmorphia
On The White Lotus Season 3 set, Sex Education star Aimee Lou Wood confronted a resurgence of body dysmorphia—and turned a nerve-racking bikini scene into the breakthrough that helped her reclaim her confidence.
One Piece Used the Same Manga-Pacing Tactic as Naruto — So Why Did Only Naruto Get the Backlash?
One Piece Used the Same Manga-Pacing Tactic as Naruto — So Why Did Only Naruto Get the Backlash?
Naruto gets roasted for dragging — endless flashbacks, stretched-out fights, filler on filler — so why has One Piece been doing the same for years and still getting a pass?
The One Reality Show Jennifer Lawrence Binge-Watched To Unwind While Filming Her New Movie
The One Reality Show Jennifer Lawrence Binge-Watched To Unwind While Filming Her New Movie
After long days inhabiting Grace’s unraveling mind in Lynne Ramsay’s Die My Love, Jennifer Lawrence reset with one reality show—her sole between-takes escape—as the harrowing drama, about a writer’s slide into postpartum psychosis, barrels toward its November 7, 2025 release.
Dan Trachtenberg Reveals the Real Reason Predator: Badlands Gives Special Thanks to James Cameron
Dan Trachtenberg Reveals the Real Reason Predator: Badlands Gives Special Thanks to James Cameron
Predator: Badlands is roaring, with director Dan Trachtenberg crediting a decisive push from Alien franchise icon James Cameron for powering the film across the finish line.
The Mummy’s Worst Entry Could Set Up Brendan Fraser’s Next Adventure — Mexico, Peru, or the Aztec Empire
The Mummy’s Worst Entry Could Set Up Brendan Fraser’s Next Adventure — Mexico, Peru, or the Aztec Empire
Nearly 17 years after The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, the franchise’s weakest entry might be the key to its revival, with director Rob Cohen hinting in a past MTV interview that its ending planted the seeds for the next adventure.
Robert Englund Says 2010 A Nightmare on Elm Street Remake Was Premature, Wants a Part 2 Do-Over and a Prequel to End the Nightmare
Robert Englund Says 2010 A Nightmare on Elm Street Remake Was Premature, Wants a Part 2 Do-Over and a Prequel to End the Nightmare
Original Freddy Krueger Robert Englund says the 2010 A Nightmare on Elm Street reboot stumbled for one simple reason: bad timing.
Recognize Death by Lightning's Charles Guiteau? Here's Where You've Seen Him
Recognize Death by Lightning's Charles Guiteau? Here's Where You've Seen Him
If Death by Lightning leaves Charles Guiteau feeling eerily familiar, thank Matthew Macfadyen, who turns the assassin into a chillingly charismatic déjà vu—channeling the same razor-sharp expressions and sly charm that made his past performances unforgettable.
Predator: Badlands Streaming Countdown: When It Drops and Where to Watch
Predator: Badlands Streaming Countdown: When It Drops and Where to Watch
Predator returns to rewrite the hunt: Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator: Badlands stalks theaters November 7, 2025, in the franchise’s most ambitious chapter yet, with a Disney+ debut expected after its run.