Karen Cliche

Karen Cliche is a Canadian actress recognized for a sustained career in television and film spanning more than two decades, with particular distinction in science-fiction, action, and horror genres. She established herself through leading roles in several high-profile series of the early 2000s. These include Essie Rachimova in Vampire High, Mackenzie Previn in Adventure Inc., Lexa Pierce in Mutant X, Jacqueline Roget in Young Blades, and Baylin in the Sci Fi Channel’s reimagining of Flash Gordon. Her film work includes a supporting role as Shelby in the horror franchise entry Saw VI (2009) and the part of Kathleen in Eli Roth’s commercially successful slasher Thanksgiving (2023). In 2026, Cliche appears in the horror film Ice Cream Man, again collaborating with director Eli Roth. In the production she portrays a parent of the central young characters, contributing to a narrative that examines the collapse of an idyllic community under sinister circumstances. Her body of work demonstrates consistent versatility across television series, feature films, and made-for-television projects, underscoring her enduring presence in genre entertainment.