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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.

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Absolutely. It is a lovely performance. Heart of the movie.

23.10.2025 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

23.10.2025 07:44 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I love each film and can't possibly pick. They feature some of my favourite moments in the franchise.

15.10.2025 09:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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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08.10.2025 07:01 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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.

04.10.2025 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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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04.10.2025 06:31 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Fallen Angels Gothic Horror Film Season at Light House Cinema

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

www.lighthousecinema.ie/fallen-angels

24.09.2025 08:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Poster for Nosferatu: The Real Story (2024). Poster shows Nosferatu’s shadow ascending a staircase.

Poster for Nosferatu: The Real Story (2024). Poster shows Nosferatu’s shadow ascending a staircase.

#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

07.09.2025 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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

20.08.2025 08:34 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Rocky Horror Picture Show | #TBT Trailer | 20th Century FOX
YouTube video by 20th Century Studios The Rocky Horror Picture Show | #TBT Trailer | 20th Century FOX

Happy 50th anniverary Rocky - one of my favourite horror musicals. #horrorNU m.youtube.com/watch?v=4plq...

15.08.2025 07:14 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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…

open.spotify.com/episode/1bgz...

04.07.2025 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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.

10.07.2025 11:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Can love overcome illness in vampire drama ROSE: A LOVE STORY? We checked it out with @profsaabbott.bsky.social…

open.spotify.com/episode/1bgz...

02.07.2025 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

30.06.2025 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Huge thanks to our guests for giving us their time - @frankieisswell.bsky.social @kpierce624.bsky.social @profsaabbott.bsky.social @mleeder.bsky.social @brendonconnelly.bsky.social

29.04.2025 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

27.04.2025 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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.

27.04.2025 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

open.spotify.com/episode/6VZr...

24.04.2025 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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.

24.04.2025 08:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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…

open.spotify.com/episode/6VZr...

23.04.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ“° 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 πŸ‘‡πŸ»

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21.04.2025 06:43 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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…

@profsaabbott.bsky.social returned to talk about it! open.spotify.com/episode/6VZr...

21.04.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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.

21.04.2025 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Delighted to be a part of this outstanding panel at SCMS. #horrorNU

05.04.2025 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations to Northumbria alumnus Lol Crawley for his Oscar win last night - best cinematographer for the Brutalist. πŸŽ‰πŸ₯‚πŸ˜„ Fantastic news

03.03.2025 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Can’t wait to see you.

26.02.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It is a nice post about a much loved horror movie. But sadly I’m not from
New Zealand. This Christchurch is in England.

18.02.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Dirt in the Gate specialises in showing films that are available on film. So they do tend to be a bit older but they do show quite a range. Something for everyone.

17.02.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#HorrorNU

17.02.2025 10:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

17.02.2025 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 248    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 0

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