Murray Ferguson
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About Murray Ferguson
Murray Ferguson is a features writer for Screen Rant, currently based in Scotland. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of St. Andrews, before gaining his Master's in Film & TV Production with Directing at the University of York. He has a proud DVD collection stretching from recent releases all the way back to the silent era. He loves dramas, horror, and thrillers, with a particular fondness for Hollywood's golden age. Ever since childhood, Murray has been a big fan of Batman, Pirates of the Caribbean, and the undisputed masterpiece that is Brendan Fraser's The Mummy. He also has a great interest in art and screenwriting, and can often be found sketching or drafting stories.
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