Johnnie Jae

Johnnie Jae is a rabble-rousing Otoe-Missouria & Choctaw artist, journalist, podcaster, and advocate. She is the Founder of A Tribe Called Geek and Grim Native.

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Kaniehtiio Horn Delivers Cat-astrophe and Revenge in Her Feature Directorial Debut, SEEDS

by Johnnie Jae

October 27, 2024

Horn's feature directorial debut, SEEDS, is a hilariously dark home-invasion thriller that pays homage to the indigenuity of Native women while also giving Rez cats the recognition and

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Sacred Scares: 10 Must See Indigenous Horror Films

by Johnnie Jae

June 27, 2024

From eerie folklore to contemporary nightmares, these must-watch movies provide a haunting glimpse into Indigenous perspectives on fear and the supernatural.

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Never Whistle At Night with Shane Hawk

by Johnnie Jae

June 24, 2023

Indigenous horror writer Shane Hawk discusses his upcoming anthology “Never Whistle at Night,” which features 27 original stories from established and emerging writers. Hawk talks about the process

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Narbona on Culture, Music, and Future

by Johnnie Jae

June 15, 2023

In a candid interview with Grim Native, the members of Narbona, a Navajo metal band from Gallup, New Mexico, shared their journeys, the influence of their heritage on

Naru, a Comanche Warrior, battling the Predator in PREY

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‘PREY’ Review: A Rare Tribute To The Indigenuity, Strength, and Survival of Indigenous Peoples

by Johnnie Jae

August 3, 2022

Prey, a Rare Comanche led celebration of Indigenous resilience through its authentic portrayal of culture, innovation, and survival.