RoleEntertainment Writer
LocationLeeds, United Kingdom
ExpertiseFilm and TV, Entertainment, Podcasting, Reality TV
Contribution426 articles published since June 2021

Romey Norton

Romey Norton joined Ready Steady Cut in June 2021 as a Film and TV writer, and since then, she has published over 400 articles for the website.

When Romey’s not on a hike or practicing yoga, she’s writing reviews and feature content for film, TV, reality shows, Stand-up Comedy, and documentaries. With a Master of Arts Degree from the University of Leeds in 2017 and acting experience on screen, Romey uses her film knowledge to bring informative and detailed content for online publications and podcasting.

Romey also writes for Film Focus and, in late 2023, became the host of Creative Chronicles, which provides weekly entertainment news for their listeners. She is also the Head of Detail for the communications company Wordsmiths Unlimited, where she leads on editorial projects.

Romey’s talents continue as Romey has an acting portfolio, appearing in various television adverts, starring in the weekly TV show Emmerdale, and starring in films such as My Dad’s Christmas Date.

Her favorite things to watch are documentaries and procedural dramas.

  • She has vast experience in Film and TV writing.
  • Gained a degree in Masters of Art.
  • Regularly contributes to Film and TV coverage via multiple online publications.
  • She hosts an entertainment podcast.

Articles by Romey Norton

‘The Manhattan Alien Abduction’ Explores The Most Credible and Contested Alien Abduction Case

October 30 2024

The Manhattan Alien Abduction follows the insane story of a woman named Linda who claims to have been abducted from her bedroom in Manhattan —...

‘A Very Flattened Christmas’ Is A Fun But Forgettable B-Movie Slasher 

October 26 2024

A Very Flattened Christmas is a horror-comedy based on creator and co-writer Key Toothman’s TV series, Flattened. In just over 90 minutes the quirky characters are...

‘Are you Smarter than a Celebrity?’ Is A Throwback Family-Fun Game Show

October 16 2024

Fans of the iconic game show series Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? are in for a treat with Are You Smarter Than a...

Review: In ‘Strange Darling’, A One-Night Stand Spirals Out Of Control

August 17 2024

Strange Darling may very well be one of the best horror films of 2024 — despite having premiered at Fantastic Fest in 2023 — due...

Review: ‘American Murder: Laci Peterson’ Explores A Harrowing Murder

August 14 2024

From disappearance to murder. At eight months pregnant, Laci Peterson vanished, causing an extensive search that ended in tragedy. Across three episodes, American Murder: Laci...

Review: ‘Worst Ex Ever’ Tells Shocking Stories Of Betrayal, Lies and Murder

August 14 2024

Do you think your ex is bad? They’re probably not as bad as the exes in the Netflix series Worst Ex Ever. Blumhouse Television is...

Review: ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ Season 4 Is Captivating and Compelling

July 31 2024

Unsolved Mysteries Season 4 is filled with twists and turns, going down the rabbit hole of what happened and whether these cases can ever be...

‘Fern Brady: Autistic Bikini Queen’ Is Easy To Watch and Inoffensive, But Leaves Little Impact

April 22 2024

The accent is strong with this one, but don’t let that put you off. The irreverent Scottish comedian Fern Brady tackles big topics like death,...

Amar Singh Chamkila’s Ending Is Deeply Resonant and Personal

April 12 2024

The story of Amar Singh Chamkila allows for multiple endings. Conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of Chamkila and his wife Amarjot Kaur have kept his memory alive...

Amar Singh Chamkila Is A Gritty Story Of An Iconic Singer

April 12 2024

India is known for its musical movies, usually filled with drama and romance. What makes Amar Singh Chamkila different, why it has so much depth...

‘Neal Brennan: Crazy Good’ Is A Crazy Fun Netflix Special

April 9 2024

From The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles comes Neal Brennan’s stand-up special, Neal Brennan: Crazy Good. In his third original comedy special, Neal Brennan riffs...

The Ending of ‘The Tearsmith’ Is As Predictable And Slow-Paced As The Rest of the Movie

April 6 2024

The ending of The Tearsmith is just as slow-paced and predictable as the rest of the Netflix movie. Based on Erin Doom’s bestselling 2021 novel...

‘The Tearsmith’ on Netflix Is A Slightly Creepy Teen Romance

April 6 2024

The Tearsmith is based on Erin Doom’s bestselling 2021 novel of the same name and follows Nica (Caterina Ferioli), a teen orphan who gets adopted...

Files of the Unexplained Questions Everything From Aliens To Haunted Houses and Severed Feet

April 3 2024

Who hasn’t experienced something they can’t explain? From ghosts, orbs, sounds, mysterious situations, aliens, and disappearances, to folklore tales — all across the world, people...

Demetri Martin Deconstructs Both Himself and Comedy In A Clever Netflix Special

April 2 2024

It’s been a long time since The Overthinker on Netflix, but comedian Demetri Martin returns to the streaming giant with not one, but two comedy...

The Wages of Fear Ending Explained – A Successful Mission, But At What Cost?

March 29 2024

The Wages of Fear (2024) sees four down-on-their-luck men drive trucks laden with nitroglycerine through the mountains as part of an operation to extinguish an...

The Wages of Fear Review – This Netflix Remake Will Have Your Heart Racing

March 29 2024

The Wages of Fear (2024) is a Netflix remake of the 1950s French action classic, with a story surrounding a team of four hired to...

Rest in Peace On Netflix Has A Sloppy and Unfulfilling Climax

March 27 2024

Rest in Peace provides plenty of suspense but leads to a predictable and slightly boring ending. While that tension and the compelling acting will keep...

Rest in Peace Review – Suspenseful, Slow Spanish drama

March 27 2024

Mystery films should leave audiences in shock and awe. We expect unpredictable twists, high intensity, and an emotional end for our protagonist. So what makes...

Shirley Ending Explained – How the Netflix Movie Vindicates Shirley Chisholm’s Presidential Campaign

March 22 2024

The ending of Shirley (2024) on Netflix is a vindication of Shirley Chisholm’s choice to run for president, even if it was a long shot. The...