Michael Varrati

Michael Varrati is an American screenwriter, columnist, and actor known primarily for his work within the horror genre and the world of TV movies. Outside of his film work, Varrati has used his platform to discuss pop culture and the horror genre as it relates to the LGBTQ experience, frequently writing about and arranging curated speaking events on the topic at such venues as San Diego Comic Con.

As a screenwriter, some of Varrati’s notable works include Tales of Poe, The Sins of Dracula, Flesh for the Inferno, A Christmas in Vermont, A Christmas Reunion, and episodes of the popular audio series, Darkest Night.

In 2014, Agents of Geek named Varrati one of the "9 Must-Follow Geeks on Twitter."

Born in New Mexico, Varrati took an avid interest in writing fairly early on in his life. Citing exposure to the works of Stephen King and the films shown on USA Up All Night as early influences, Varrati has stated he always knew some aspect of his work would be geared toward the horror genre.

While attending Kent State University in Ohio, Varrati studied acting for the camera under character actor Rohn Thomas (who himself had appeared in films from such horror luminaries as George Romero and John Landis). Although primarily identifying as a writer, Varrati would cite this experience later a crucial factor in his approach to taking acting roles in the future.

Shortly after his time at Kent, Varrati began writing for the underground horror film magazine Ultra Violent, wherein he interviewed cult and international filmmakers. Varrati has said his work with Ultra Violent began to lay the foundations for his own work in film, as he began making contacts during this era.

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