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Stacey Abbott
@profsaabbott.bsky.social
Professor of Film and Television, Northumbria University. Horror scholar and writer. Author of Celluloid Vampires, Undead Apocalypse, TV Horror, BFI Classic on Near Dark. Canadian in the UK but forever Canadian. she/her.
Had a great time at the Tyneside Cinema last night watching Soylent Green and taking part in a post-screening panel on the film. We talked about life, death, the environment, funeral practices, science fiction, and dystopia. So much to think about with this film. #horrorNU.
October 23, 2025 at 7:44 AM
I love each film and can't possibly pick. They feature some of my favourite moments in the franchise.
Do you have a favourite in the John Wick series? For sentimental reasons, the Roman trip gets my vote. I compare notes with my fabulous birthday buddy, Professor Stacey Abbott (@profsaabbott.bsky.social).

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October 15, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Is the John Wick series less about assassins and more about dog lovers? My amazing birthday buddy, Professor Stacey Abbott (@profsaabbott.bsky.social), takes me on a walk on the canine side at Fedora.

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October 8, 2025 at 7:01 AM
I was delighted to be able to talk all things John Wick on the @tippingmyfedora.bsky.social podcast. So much to talk about from fight choreography, stunts, Hong Kong hero movies, dogs, art direction, guest stars, and the star presence that is Keanu Reeve. For anyone who loves John Wick.
Today the Fedora podcast is 1-year-old. To celebrate, my brilliant birthday buddy, Professor Stacey Abbott (@profsaabbott.bsky.social), joins me to explore all things John Wick.

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October 4, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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Today the Fedora podcast is 1-year-old. To celebrate, my brilliant birthday buddy, Professor Stacey Abbott (@profsaabbott.bsky.social), joins me to explore all things John Wick.

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October 4, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Delighted to be invited by the Lighthouse Cinema to co-write, with @docsbrown.bsky.social, the programme notes for their Fallen Angels season in October. A great programme of classic horror for Halloween. Check it out. Stay spooky! #horrorNU #halloween

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Fallen Angels
Gothic Horror Film Season at Light House Cinema
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September 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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#100HorrorMoviesin92Days

53 - Nosferatu: The Real Story (2024)
Excellent documentary exploring the making and legacy of Nosferatu (1922). I was delighted to see the fantastic @profsaabbott.bsky.social on screen as a contributor. Great stuff! Check it out! #HorrorSky #Nosferatu #FilmSky
September 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Hammer to John Wick. Yesterday I was on BBC Radio London talking about Horror and Hammer Studios. Then I recorded an episode of the podcast @tippingmyfedora.bsky.social on John Wick and noir, martial arts, gun-fu, Donnie Yen, the baroque mise-en-scene, and dogs (and much more). #horrorNU #johnwick
August 20, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Happy 50th anniverary Rocky - one of my favourite horror musicals. #horrorNU m.youtube.com/watch?v=4plq...
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August 15, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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The wonderful @profsaabbott.bsky.social is back to talk about UK indie horror ROSE: A LOVE STORY, so click to listen if you haven’t already…

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July 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I was so happy to chat about this underrated film. Have a listen when you can and give this film a chance. It is strangely haunting.
Last plug for ROSE: A LOVE STORY. Listen while it’s fresh, with guest @profsaabbott.bsky.social 🙏 open.spotify.com/episode/1bgz...
July 10, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Can love overcome illness in vampire drama ROSE: A LOVE STORY? We checked it out with @profsaabbott.bsky.social

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July 2, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Have you seen the UK drama ROSE: A LOVE STORY? Another entry in the vampirism as contagion sub-genre.

@profsaabbott.bsky.social is back to talk about it this week! open.spotify.com/episode/1bgz...
June 30, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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We’re halfway through SEASON XI. What have you missed? linktr.ee/vampirevideos

Catchup before PART II begins next week… and we’ll reveal what those episodes are soon!
April 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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It’s our final plug for I VAMPIRI ahead of our short mid-season break. Listen to @profsaabbott.bsky.social talk about this Italian murder-mystery vampire film. open.spotify.com/episode/6VZr...
April 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
If you haven’t had a chance to listen to this episode of Vampire Videos, discussing the wonderful I Vampiri, here is a taster. Enjoy.
Listen to a clip from our I VAMPIRI episode with @profsaabbott.bsky.social and click the link to hear the full conversation on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6VZr...
April 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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The amazing @profsaabbott.bsky.social returned to talk about Italian classic I VAMPIRI and its troubled production that saw the legendary Mario Bava take over to rescue it. Listen below!

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April 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
This is a rich opportunity to listen to an in depth discussion of this often forgotten female vampire film. Lots to unpack about women, aging, beauty and science. Enjoy.
I VAMPIRI features another age-defying vampire noblewoman, so listen today to hear our thoughts on this 1957 classic with @profsaabbott.bsky.social

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April 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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I VAMPIRI features another age-defying vampire noblewoman, so listen today to hear our thoughts on this 1957 classic with @profsaabbott.bsky.social

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April 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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📰 I VAMPIRI (1957)

Italy’s first horror film is next on the roster, with returning guest @profsaabbott.bsky.social back to talk about a 1950s horror classic. Listen below 👇🏻

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April 21, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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Have you noticed a trend this season?

Yes - mostly female vampires! Dracula’s daughter, Hammer’s Mircalla, the Bordello’s Lilith, and here comes another in Italy’s I VAMPIRI…

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April 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I was so happy to be back with @vampirevideos.bsky.social to talk about the Italian vampire film I Vampiri. As always it was a great discussion. If you are interested in, here is the link. Here’s the link. Thanks again for inviting me to take part.
📰 I VAMPIRI (1957)

Italy’s first horror film is next on the roster, with returning guest @profsaabbott.bsky.social back to talk about a 1950s horror classic. Listen below 👇🏻

🎧 Apple shorturl.at/DEJPU
🎧 Spotify shorturl.at/bwz59
April 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Delighted to be a part of this outstanding panel at SCMS. #horrorNU
Our own @profsaabbott.bsky.social presenting on our research group as part of an excellent roundtable at @scmstudies.bsky.social, alongside our Visiting Prof Adam Lowenstein, Kristopher Woofter, and Andrew Lynch #horrorNU
April 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Congratulations to Northumbria alumnus Lol Crawley for his Oscar win last night - best cinematographer for the Brutalist. 🎉🥂😄 Fantastic news
March 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM
I had a marvellous time at Dirt on the Gate in Christchurch, introducing a 35mm screening of The Lost Boys…a classic 1980s teen vampire film. It was a packed house and was so nice to talk to so many enthusiastic horror/vampire/film fans. I look forward to future screenings @dirtinthegate.bsky.social
February 17, 2025 at 10:10 AM