
Cece Montemayor
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About Cece Montemayor
Cece Montemayor is a Toronto-based writer at Screen Rant. She holds an MA in English & Film and a minor in Film Production & Direction. Cece's weekend plans include delving into stories, whether her own or someone else's. She has written short films and plays. A very geeky Mexican, she is currently battling her binge-watching and rewatching impulses to complete a few sci-fi short stories and a coming-of-age YA novel.
Industry Focus
Cece Montemayor writes movies and television features for Screen Rant. Her film and English background allow her to analyze, explore and understand adaptations, the cinematic language, references to the classics, and genre tropes. ionate about pop culture, soft sci-fi, the gothic, campy/supernatural horror, urban fantasy, and young adult TV shows, she will also indulge in streaming hits, indie releases and Oscar nominations.
Favorite Media
Cece's lifelong obsession is Harry Potter. Her last decade obsession is Stranger Things. Her current obsession is the Rick-Riordan-verse and all things Lucy Maud Montgomery. On her rewatch list, you can find Malcolm in the Middle, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, The 100, Dickinson, Steven Universe, The Hunger Games, Christmas movies, and more. She's always excited about seeing new slashers or any new Mike Flanagan shows.
Latest

If Ellie Truly Becomes Joel's Replacement In The Last Of Us, It's Not Because Of Pedro Pascal's Character
While Ellie and Joel mirror each other in The Last of Us, season 2 makes sure to highlight how Ramsey's character follows her own path.

Horror Movies Releasing In 2025
The 2025 horror movie slate features the return of more than five horror franchises, awaited adaptations, and many great original stories.

Where To Stream Every Final Destination Movie Before Final Destination: Bloodlines
The horror franchise's new streaming home makes it easier for fans to binge all installments ahead of Final Destination: Bloodlines' release.

How Many Vampires Are Still Alive After Sinners?
Sinners suggests there is a bigger story in its untold details, which hint that America's vampire population didn't end in the juke t fight.

The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Explains How New Bethlehem Can Succeed Without Retconning The Testaments
While New Bethlehem doesn’t exist in The Testaments, its existence offers a plausible bridge between the events of The Handmaid’s Tale and the sequel.

Jennifer Love-Hewitt & Freddie Prinze Jr.'s I Know What You Did Last Summer Returns Hint At A Sad Julie & Ray Development
Jennifer Love-Hewitt & Freddie Prinze Jr's I Know What You Did Last Summer returns seem to follow Ray and Julie's overused relationship formula.

Smoke's Vision In Sinners' Ending Explained: Who He Sees & What It Means
Smoke's vision at the end of Sinners explains why he could never become a vampire, and why he and Stack were always meant to be separated.

The Handmaid's Tale Season 6's Fred Replacement Is The Show's Most Interesting Story Now
The Handmaid's Tale's season 6 villain has become an exciting mystery, as his actions don't quite align with his High Commander position.

Angelina Jolie's Underrated Rom-Com With 28% On RT Is Now Trending On Netflix & It Never Deserved The Hate It Got 23 Years Ago
This underrated gem starring Angelina Jolie showcased her range as she took on a very different kind of role from her most successful movies.

Government Cheese Cast & Character Guide
Government Cheese's cast will get you hooked! These acclaimed stars take you for a quirky ride through family dynamics and crime in the 60s.

Black Mirror Season 7 Just Eliminated A Dark Bandersnatch Ending As The "Real" One
Black Mirror has unexpectedly discarded the "true" ending in Bandersnatch, as "Plaything" introduces a peculiar follow up to the events.

North Of North's Filming Location & Ice Cove's Inspiration Explained
Netflix's North of North achieves a significant milestone in Canadian television history by becoming the first major TV show filmed in its region.

How Much Power Does The United States Have Left In The Handmaid's Tale?
The Handmaid's Tale season 6 confirms how much power the United States has left, and what the chances are it defeats the Republic of Gilead.

Sorry, But The Handmaid's Tale Season 6's Love Triangle Isn't Sitting Well With Me
The Handmaid's Tale means to take its long-standing love triangle to the end, but this storyline can be as problematic as essential to the show.

I’m So Relieved The White Lotus Season 3 Debunked My Biggest Laurie Theory – Carrie Coon's Final Monologue Was Some Of Mike White's Best Writing
The White Lotus season 3's final monologue proves why Mike White's show is so popular, as Laurie's decision flips the script on common expectations.

What The Colonies Are In The Handmaid's Tale & Why They're So Dangerous
Responsible for some of the saddest The Handmaid's Tale episodes, the nightmarish colonies will be important for the show's final season.

A Minecraft Movie's Massive Success Makes Jack Black's $33 Million Video Game Movie Bomb Even More Surprising
After his overwhelming 2024 box office flop, Jack Black comes back as the king of video game movies and breaks records with A Minecraft Movie.

Pulse Season 1 Ending Explained: What Happened To Danny?
Pulse season 1's final minutes flip its happy ending, effectively setting up a more scandalous season 2 that takes characters to new terrain.

Moana's Demigod Transformation Proves How Wrong Disney's Original Moana 2 Plan Was
Moana 2's massive success almost didn't happen, as Disney's original plan for the sequel was very different from what is now a billion-dollar film.

Forget The All-Valley And The Sekai Taikai, Karate Kid Has A New Main Tournament
Karate Kid: Legends' new tournament could be the start of a new legacy, as it raises the stakes by delving into uncharted martial arts ground.