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Liverpool University Press @livunipress.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Most read article | Science Fiction Film and Television 'Toward a general theory of digital identities: Overlooking Serial Experiments Lain' ➡️ Read the article online: bit.ly/4xRoGP6 @gerrycanavan.bsky.social @baftss-sff-sig.bsky.social, @horrorlex.bsky.social @profsaabbott.bsky.social

Promotional banner for Liverpool University Press’s science fiction film and television series, featuring a green panel with a slogan about encouraging scholarly dialogue across science fiction, film and television studies, set over an abandoned industrial interior and a dark sidebar listing

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𝐕𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 @vampirevideos.co.uk · 22/07/2026

This week over on RECRYPTED, we tackle another two TALES FROM THE CRYPT episodes with @profsaabbott.bsky.social - one about two high-stakes card sharks, the other about mixing love with voodoo. Listen now! pod.fo/e/478861

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𝐕𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 @vampirevideos.co.uk · 23/07/2026

Don’t forget to check out RECRYPTED this week with guest @profsaabbott.bsky.social - with TALES FROM THE CRYPT episodes starring Lance Henriksen, Kevin Tighe & D.W Moffett. pod.fo/e/478861

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𝐕𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 @vampirevideos.co.uk · 14/06/2026

Our new podcast, RECRYPTED, is now also available on Amazon Music Follow before it arrives on 17 June. music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/bdb... #PodcastsOnAmazonMusic

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Stacey Abbott @profsaabbott.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

So here is an exciting new podcast to listen to if you are interested in TV horror - listen here for detailed discussion of HBO's Tales from the Crypt. Enjoy.

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𝐕𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 @vampirevideos.co.uk · 09/05/2026

Sharpen your stakes—this week, we dived into the gothic masterpiece that is VAMPIRE HUNTER D: BLOODLUST with @profsaabbott.bsky.social Whether you’re here for the breathtaking animation, the tragic romance, or just to hear us fawn over D’s iconic silhouette, listen now! pod.fo/e/40ceb4

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𝐕𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 @vampirevideos.co.uk · 08/05/2026

Listen to a clip from our VAMPIRE HUNTER D: BLOODLUST episode with @profsaabbott.bsky.social and click here for the full thing 👉 pod.fo/e/40ceb4

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Stacey Abbott @profsaabbott.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

If you haven’t listened yet, here’s a reminder that this episode of Vampire Videos is all about the gorgeous and gothic Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust.

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𝐕𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 @vampirevideos.co.uk · 07/05/2026

🌙 Night is falling, and the hunt begins... Grab your longsword and check your cybernetic horse—we’re diving deep into the gothic masterpiece that is VAMPIRE HUNTER D: BLOODLUST with @profsaabbott.bsky.social pod.fo/e/40ceb4

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𝐕𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 @vampirevideos.co.uk · 05/05/2026

Watching VAMPIRE HUNTER D: BLOODLUST feels like a fever dream in the best way possible. 🦇 Whether you're here for the dystopia wastes or the tragic romance, our podcast with @profsaabbott.bsky.social reveals why this film is eternal. pod.fo/e/40ceb4

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𝐕𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 @vampirevideos.co.uk · 04/05/2026

🌙 We visited the breathtaking gothic world of VAMPIRE HUNTER D: BLOODLUST with @profsaabbott.bsky.social. From the beautiful animation by Madhouse to the haunting romantic tragedy at its core, this film is peak dark fantasy. pod.fo/e/40ceb4

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Stacey Abbott @profsaabbott.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

It wa great being back on Vampire Videos talking about this amazing film, bringing together my love of animation and vampire. Enjoy!

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Stacey Abbott @profsaabbott.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Exciting opportunity to apply for a funded PhD project at Northumbria University, working on an inter-disciplinary horror-themed project. Please circulate to anyone who might be interested. www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

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The Horror of Place-Based Harms (Project ID: LEV26/SC/HSS/NALLY) at Northumbria University on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - The Horror of Place-Based Harms (Project ID: LEV26/SC/HSS/NALLY) at Northumbria University, listed on FindAPhD.com

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Stacey Abbott @profsaabbott.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

So I had a chat about this great little vampire B-movie with Vampire Videos. Do have a listen. Enjoy.

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Stacey Abbott @profsaabbott.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

It was great talking about this wonderfully strange British b-movie with Vampire Videos.

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𝐕𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 @vampirevideos.co.uk · 11/03/2026

Ready for a fright? 🧛‍♂️ Our Bloodletter dives into the classic British B-movie BLOOD OF THE VAMPIRE with expert @profsaabbott.bsky.social! 🧪💀 From VHS history to our 21st-century dream cast and some very swoon-worthy fan art, check out the newsletter! 📼 🎨 open.substack.com/pub/vampirev...

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Blood of the Vampire (1958) with Prof. Stacey Abbott

A familiar "type" of horror.

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𝐕𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 @vampirevideos.co.uk · 11/03/2026

Dr Callistratus is back from the grave—and he’s bringing a syringe. 💉 We’re diving deep into the 1958 Hammer-adjacent classic, BLOOD OF THE VAMPIRE with @profsaabbott.bsky.social. Is it a masterpiece of gothic dread? pod.fo/e/3a2340

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Stacey Abbott @profsaabbott.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

I was so happy to chat about this wonderful b-movie vampire film with Vampire Videos. Enjoy.

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Stacey Abbott @profsaabbott.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Here’s a chance to here the team at Vampire Videos along with Stephen King scholar discuss the 2004 Salem’s Lot. This will be great to listen to. Enjoy!

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Stacey Abbott @profsaabbott.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Happy Birthday to Dracula Prince of Darkness.

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Stacey Abbott @profsaabbott.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

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.

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Stacey Abbott @profsaabbott.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

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

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Tipping My Fedora @tippingmyfedora.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

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. Apple buff.ly/wDl4xnB Spotify buff.ly/34bRrLu YouTube buff.ly/QyLHaCo Podbean buff.ly/wk2LnPK

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Stacey Abbott @profsaabbott.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

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.

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Tipping My Fedora @tippingmyfedora.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

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. Apple buff.ly/wDl4xnB Spotify buff.ly/34bRrLu YouTube buff.ly/QyLHaCo Podbean buff.ly/wk2LnPK

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Stacey Abbott @profsaabbott.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

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

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Gothic Horror Film Season at Light House Cinema

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Dr Darren Gray @drdarrengray.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

#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

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

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Stacey Abbott @profsaabbott.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

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

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𝐕𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 @vampirevideos.co.uk · 04/07/2025

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...

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Stacey Abbott @profsaabbott.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

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.

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𝐕𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 @vampirevideos.co.uk · 02/07/2025

Can love overcome illness in vampire drama ROSE: A LOVE STORY? We checked it out with @profsaabbott.bsky.social… open.spotify.com/episode/1bgz...

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𝐕𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 @vampirevideos.co.uk · 30/06/2025

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...

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𝐕𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 @vampirevideos.co.uk · 27/04/2025

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...

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Stacey Abbott @profsaabbott.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

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.

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𝐕𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 @vampirevideos.co.uk · 24/04/2025

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...

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Stacey Abbott @profsaabbott.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

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.

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𝐕𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 @vampirevideos.co.uk · 23/04/2025

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...

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𝐕𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 @vampirevideos.co.uk · 21/04/2025

📰 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

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𝐕𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 @vampirevideos.co.uk · 21/04/2025

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...

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Stacey Abbott @profsaabbott.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

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.

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Stacey Abbott @profsaabbott.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

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

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Stacey Abbott @profsaabbott.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Congratulations to Northumbria alumnus Lol Crawley for his Oscar win last night - best cinematographer for the Brutalist. 🎉🥂😄 Fantastic news

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Stacey Abbott @profsaabbott.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

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

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Stacey Abbott @profsaabbott.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

@tippingmyfedora.bsky.social Argentine Noir…subject of a future podcast? These films look amazing.

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Stacey Abbott @profsaabbott.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Very excited to share the CFP for Northumbria University's Horror Studies Now Conference, taking place in May 2025. research.northumbria.ac.uk/horrorstudie... #horrorNU

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CFP: Horror Studies Now 2025 – #horrorNU

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Stacey Abbott @profsaabbott.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Here is something delightful to make you smile on this stormy Monday morning. It made me smile. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxwW...

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer opening credits animated with REAL plasticine.

YouTube video by Joseph Brett

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Stacey Abbott @profsaabbott.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

It has been quite a year for cinema. Here is a list of my Top 12 films of 2024: Quiet Place: Day One Smile 2 Red Rooms Where Evil Lurks The Holdovers Wild Robot Love Lies Bleeding Robot Dreams All of Us Strangers Perfect Days I Saw the TV Glow The Substance

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