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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'Hellraiser’s Most Underappreciated Sequel Never Stood A Chance

An infamous victim of studio meddling, 'Hellraiser: Bloodline' still has plenty of appeal for fans of the franchise.

By Katie Rife
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Before 'The Bride!,' There Was The Original Feminist Frankenstein Story

James Whale’s 1935 sequel surpasses the original, and it’s now streaming on HBO Max.

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Here’s Your Chance To Catch Up On The Best Sci-Fi Show You Haven’t Seen

J.J. Abrams' criminally underseen Lost followup is now streaming free on Pluto TV.

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Bruce Campbell Says He’s Taking A Step Back In Bittersweet Announcement

Horror king Bruce Campbell shares cancer diagnosis, says “I expect to be around for a while."

By Katie Rife
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'The X-Files’ Forgotten Spinoff Is An Artifact Of Another Time

Twenty-five years later, The Lone Gunmen is eerily prescient.

By Katie Rife