Katie Rife

Katie Rife is a writer and critic specializing in genre cinema. She was on staff at The A.V. Club from 2014 to 2022, and currently covers film and TV for Inverse as well as outlets like Indiewire, Vulture, Rolling Stone, Letterboxd Journal, and RogerEbert.com.

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That is kind of what happened, though.

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Blu-rays

'The Warriors' Is the Most Epic Journey You Can Take Without Leaving the Subway

Can you dig it?

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Blu-rays

The Most Notorious Shockumentary of All Time Is Now in 4K UHD

Watch Faces of Death on 4K UHD—if you dare!

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News

The Uncut Version of Christopher Lee’s 'Dracula' is Rising from the Grave

The OG Hammer Horror vampire movie is coming back to theaters this October, with three minutes of censored footage restored.

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Exclusive

The Director of 'Backrooms' Reveals What You Need — And Don’t Need — To Know

Backrooms is designed to work whether you’ve seen the web series or not, but details do enrich the experience. Here are three to know.

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Review

The Delirious 'Victorian Psycho' Gives Maika Monroe Her Best Role Yet

The Longlegs star is an unhinged treat in the film adaptation of Virginia Feito’s hit novel.

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Review

'Backrooms' Is A Visionary Setting In Search Of A Great Story

Kane Parsons’ debut film brings liminal horror to the big screen — with mixed results.

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Review

'Passenger' Is A Van-Life Horror Movie Running on Empty

Director André Øvredal tries his best, but this van-life horror story is as underwhelming as gas-station nachos.

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Where’s Buzzy? 'Stolen Kingdom' Is the Definitive Doc on an Infamous Disney Heist

Part true-crime doc and part subcultural deep dive, Stolen Kingdom is a must-watch for lovers of theme parks, internet mysteries, and weird lore.

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News

Taika Waititi and Mel Brooks’ 'Young Frankenstein' Reboot is Officially Coming to FX

The pilot for Very Young Frankenstein is by Stefani Robinson, the writer who brought the world Jackie Daytona.

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Blu-rays

'Speed Racer' Is 2026's First Must-Buy 4K UHD Disc

From misunderstood to masterpiece, Speed Racer has been speed running a redemption arc in 2026.

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Review

'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' Is Deeply Weird, Deeply Queer, and Utterly Singular

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is an erotic dramedy in drag as an ‘80s slasher, and it’s a movie that only Jane Schoenbrun could make.

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Spoilers

One Small Detail Could Change the Ending of 'Obsession'

The last shot of Obsession is unfathomably bleak, but there’s a tiny chance that things could work out for at least one of the characters.

By Katie Rife
The Inverse Interview

Curry Barker Is Not Editing For YouTube Anymore

The Obsession director tells Inverse about his path from YouTube comedy to big-screen horror, and his belief that you can still have fun while making “deep, dark stories.”

By Katie Rife
News

Kristen Stewart's About To Star In A Different Kind Of Vampire Movie

She’ll emerge at twilight, but that’s where the similarities end.

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Rewind

The ‘00s Greatest Horror Redemption Arc Is Now Streaming on Netflix

The critical re-evaluation of Jennifer’s Body has been remarkable—and richly deserved.

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Hulu Just Quietly Started Streaming 2026's Most Surprising Horror Hit

Tough week at work? The latest movie from horror legend Sam Raimi will bring you sweet satisfaction this weekend.

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By Some Miracle, The Uncut Version of Ken Russell’s 'The Devils' Is Finally Coming To Theaters

Raw, uncut.

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Movies

The New 'Evil Dead Burn' Trailer Is So Gory, We Can’t Show It to You Here

High-intensity horror.

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30 Years Later, 'The Craft' Is Still the Ultimate Sleepover Movie

Light as a feather, stiff as a board.

By Katie Rife