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Riley Presnell

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About Riley Presnell

Riley Presnell is a Features Writer for Collider. Her specialties are Horror and Reality TV. She's had an obsession with horror, specifically slashers and meta-horror, since she can remember and her comfort movie is the 1996 Scream. Her other favorites include Bride Of Chucky, Evil Dead (2013), and Nightmare On Elm Street II. She believes that everyone can be a horror fan, they just have to find the right subgenre for them. Each horror film has a deeper meaning if you can look beyond the bloody surface. Aside from writing horror, Riley seeks out new knowledge regarding LGBTQ and women in horror via books and articles online. Horror is what helped her understand her power as a woman (or final girl) and discover her sexuality. She is currently based in Chicago where she lives with her girlfriend and two needy dogs. Riley is a strong advocate for the LGBTQ community and is passionate about making everyone feel welcome, exactly as they are. She's also likely to be creating never-ending to-do lists to appease her inner worker-bee. 

Author Details

My name is Riley and my special interest is horror! I am a Features writer, specifically on the horror beat. I love to write about all things slasher and gore and bonus points for anything LGBTQ related.

Industry Experience

Collider is my first experience at writing with a publication. I went to school for psychology and my other gym includes teaching strength sports, so writing is my passion project. I have currently been with Collider for 1 year. 

Favorite Media

My favorite media is horror. Scream (1996) has been my favorite film since I can remember, and all the slashers of the 90s and early 2000s are my bread and butter. I am fascinated by all subgenres of horror, but slasher and gore are what stand out the most to me. Surprisingly, I also love reality dating shows and consider that to be my guilty pleasure. 

Latest Articles

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All of 'Midsommar's Filming Locations, For Your Next Summer Vacation!

Just in case you feel like traveling to partake in a sacrificial cult!

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Netflix Viewers Are Getting Nauseous Over This Terrifying Horror Movie

You definitely won't want to watch this one after a big meal.

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This Stephen King Horror Movie Should Have Used Its Alternate Ending

It could have been so much more powerful had it gone with this ending instead.

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‘The Lovely Bones’ Is Partially Based on a True Story

This supernatural drama starring Saoirse Ronan has some real-life roots.

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How Nuns Became the Center of Horror's Hottest Subgenre

Forgive us Father for these sisters have sinned.

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'Before Spaceman,' Adam Sandler Tried to Break Into Horror With This Movie

The 2009 film, while warmly received, was a box office flop.

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The Twilight Movies Cut Alice Cullen's Insanely Dark Backstory

Everyone's favorite pitcher had a dark past before falling in with the Cullens.

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'The Pale Blue Eye': All the Poe References, Explained

You might have known that 'The Pale Blue Eye' references Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart," but we bet you didn't catch all of these references.

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Alfred Hitchcock Never Got To Make His Gory Serial Killer Horror Movie

The visionary behind 'Psycho' almost had another envelope-pushing film, but it was too disturbing...

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This Psychological Horror Shows the Final Girl's Fate After the Credits

The Final Girl survives, but it's often at an unseen price

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Here's Why 'Jennifer's Body' Bombed When It Was First Released

This feminist horror masterpiece deserved better.

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Why Did it Take Eli Roth 16 Years To Make 'Thanksgiving'?

The holiday horror is currently streaming on Netflix.

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15 Valentine’s Day Horror Movies for Those Who Hate the Holiday

Love is in the air, so hold your breath and watch these killer movies instead.

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The Real Death-Defying Storm Chasers Who Inspired ‘Twister’

This is for anyone who wanted to be a storm-chaser when they were a kid.

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Eli Roth’s ‘Hostel’ Was Inspired By a Horrifying Murder Website

Just when you thought 'Hostel' couldn't get any more twisted...

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Did Griselda Blanco and Pablo Escobar Actually Know Each Other?

Were the Black Widow and King of Cocaine friends or enemies?

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