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.

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.

By Katie Rife
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.

By Katie Rife
Inverse Recommends

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.

By Katie Rife
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.

By Katie Rife
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.

By Katie Rife
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.

By Katie Rife
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.

By Katie Rife
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.

By Katie Rife
Inverse Recommends

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.

By Katie Rife
News

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

Raw, uncut.

By Katie Rife
Movies

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

High-intensity horror.

By Katie Rife
Rewind

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

Light as a feather, stiff as a board.

By Katie Rife
News

Blumhouse’s 'Blair Witch' Remake Is Moving Forward With Most Of The Original Cast

Josh and Mike are on board, as is the original directing team. But where’s Heather?

By Katie Rife
Inverse Recommends

One Elusive Holy Grail Of Horror Just Hit Shudder

Amazing BOOS, kiddies! Tales from the Crypt is finally coming to SCREAMING!

By Katie Rife
News

How Did An Anthony Mackie Epic Become One of The Biggest Box Office Flops Ever?

Desert Warrior cost $150 million. It’s made back $517,508.

By Katie Rife
Inverse Recommends

2025's Most Shocking Alien-Invasion Comedy Is Now on Netflix

Put on your tinfoil hats: Bugonia is now streaming on Netflix.

By Katie Rife
News

21 Years After His Last Appearance, 'Zorro' Returns — With a Twist

Sony’s upcoming Django/Zorro movie is from a comic by Grendl creator Matt Wagner and Quentin Tarantino (yes, that Quentin Tarantino).

By Katie Rife
Blu-rays

A Classic of ‘00s Asian Horror Is Finally Debuting in 4K

The Eye was an ‘00s horror favorite, but it’s since fallen into obscurity. Arrow’s new 4K UHD rescues it.

By Katie Rife