Julia Talakh

Julia Talakh

Was online: December 16 at 1:16 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: December 16, 2025 2:00 pm Number of publications: 1368
Team Startefacts

Julia is a writer at Startefacts, who has been with the team since the inception in 2022. She is a huge fan of everything Damien Chazelle does. And Robert Eggers. And Luca Guadagnino. Well, it’s hard to pick one. Her main areas of interest are offbeat horror, large-scale TV dramas, and 2000s rom-coms. She loves well-thought-out characters who might make you throw the remote at the TV but won't raise any questions about their motivation – yes, Livia Soprano, we're talking about you. Julia's main activity while watching a movie or TV show is crying: at the magnificence of the moment when Théoden screams "Death!", at the opening song in La La Land, at the grand finale of Dark, and at Rust Cohle's monologues in True Detective.

Experience

  • Over 3 years in entertainment news
  • Organized the premiere and Q&A with the director of the film The Anger (2021) in Saint Petersburg

Expertise & favorite media

  • New releases

  • Celebrity news

  • Anime (Chainsaw Man, Berserk, Attack on Titan)
  • Movies by Robert Eggers, Damien Chazelle, and Luca Guadagnino

Education

  • Bachelors' degree in Asian and African Studies, History of China (Saint Petersburg State University)

Latest News by Julia Talakh

New ‘Conjuring’ Prequel Is Just Announced, and Fans Are Already Divided
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
New ‘Conjuring’ Prequel Is Just Announced, and Fans Are Already Divided
The story of Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson’s characters is getting a huge expansion after The Conjuring: Last Rites’ stunning box office performance back in September.
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Stephen King's Favorite Horror Is This Low-Budget Zombie Movie With 95% RT
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Stephen King's Favorite Horror Is This Low-Budget Zombie Movie With 95% RT
“Carrie”’s author has had several favorite horrors across the years, but he still remembers “the helpless terror” he felt watching George A. Romero’s movie for the first time.
Forget ‘Corpse Bride’, I Know Which Tim Burton Movie Is Your Ultimate Halloween Pick
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Forget ‘Corpse Bride’, I Know Which Tim Burton Movie Is Your Ultimate Halloween Pick
Tim Burton’s movies are a frequent option when it comes to Halloween watch, but he has an animated masterpiece that matches perfectly with the scariest night of the year — and it’s not Corpse Bride.
18 Years Ago, 3 ‘Harry Potter’ Stars Reunited for Tim Burton's Most Halloween-y Movie Yet
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
18 Years Ago, 3 ‘Harry Potter’ Stars Reunited for Tim Burton's Most Halloween-y Movie Yet
The Johnny Depp-led gothical slasher might be your best option for the scariest night of the year (even if you’re not a Harry Potter fan).
Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise Is Missing From ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Episode 2 — Here’s Why
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise Is Missing From ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Episode 2 — Here’s Why
HBO’s new horror show is back with its second episode this week, but it might take a while for It’s star Bill Skarsgård to show up in It: Welcome to Derry’s season 1 — here’s everything we know.
All 8 Tim Burton Movies Starring Johnny Depp (Full List + Ratings)
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
All 8 Tim Burton Movies Starring Johnny Depp (Full List + Ratings)
Beetlejuice’s director has collaborated with Pirates of The Caribbean’s star quite many times, and the list of Burton and Depp’s common movies might grow soon.
Did Tim Burton Really Create ‘Wednesday’? The Truth About His Role in Netflix's Hit
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Did Tim Burton Really Create ‘Wednesday’? The Truth About His Role in Netflix's Hit
Netflix’s hit horror-ish series features Tim Burton in its credits, but the director’s role in Wednesday is a bit different from what you might have thought.
Stephen King Thought ‘Carrie’ Remake Was “Dumb Idea” — This Major Change Convinced Him
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Stephen King Thought ‘Carrie’ Remake Was “Dumb Idea” — This Major Change Convinced Him
“It”’s author was just fine with Brian De Palma’s 1976 movie before Mike Flanagan came in with his own vision of “Carrie”’s story.
‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Creators Reveal the Secret Behind That Gory Opening Twist
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Creators Reveal the Secret Behind That Gory Opening Twist
The first episode of HBO’s new horror adaptation comes with a much gorier plot twist than Stephen King’s “It” — surprisingly, no one minded it.
Why Did Henry Cavill Leave ‘The Witcher’? Netflix's Behind-the-Scenes Drama, Explained
Julia Talakh
Julia Talakh
Why Did Henry Cavill Leave ‘The Witcher’? Netflix's Behind-the-Scenes Drama, Explained
Netflix’s hit fantasy drama is back with its season 4 starring Liam Hemsworth in the leading role, and there was a major reason why Henry Cavill never returned — here’s what reportedly happened.