Season 6, Episode 55: Interview with Stephanie Gomes Hogan (Katie) from “I Know Exactly How You Die” (2026)

Welcome back, horror fans! Today, we are diving into a film that takes the phrase 'writer's block' to a terrifying new level. We are talking about the brilliant new 2026 indie thriller, I Know Exactly How You Die. Directed by Alexandra Speith, this movie asks a chilling question: what happens when a hack writer's slasher novel starts manifesting in the real world?

Joining us in this episode is the fantastic Stephanie Hogan, who stars as Katie—a grounded drug counselor who unwittingly becomes the protagonist of this real-life nightmare, hunted by a sadistic stalker straight from an author's twisted imagination. We talked talk about meta-fiction, survival rules, and outsmarting the script. We also discussed the behind the scenes of I Know Exactly How You Die and sharing what it is like to play a character trapped in someone else’s terrifying script.

Her performance as Katie anchors the entire meta-nightmare perfectly, bringing so much heart and grit to the screen. For everyone watching at home, if you are looking for a slasher with a wildly clever twist and fantastic tension, you have to add I Know Exactly How You Die to your watch list.