Colleen Riley is an American actress who gained recognition for her work in film and television during the late 1970s and early 1980s. She is most notably remembered for her role as Melissa in Wes Craven's 1981 horror film, "Deadly Blessing."

In "Deadly Blessing," Riley portrayed Melissa, a character caught within the unsettling atmosphere of a religious community and the film's supernatural horror elements. The film, directed by the renowned Wes Craven, has since garnered a cult following.