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Amelia Crowther is a Doctoral Tutor and Research Associate in the Department of Film Studies at the University of Sussex, affiliated with the Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities. She is currently completing her PhD in Gender Studies (Humanities) while teaching Film Analysis and British Cinema modules.
- Specializes in cinematic representations of female unruliness through witch figures
- Focuses on intersections of gender, sexuality, and monstrosity in film
- Active presenter at international film conferences (Glasgow, Sheffield, Falmouth)
Her research examines historical shifts in witch archetypes across American cinema genres, analyzing how patriarchal fears and feminist resistance manifest in horror, fantasy, and romantic comedy narratives. Current teaching roles complement her academic work exploring gothic and monstrous themes in film.
Conference contributions include analyses of:
- Folk Horror traditions in 21st-century cinema
- Feminist interpretations of witch hag representations
- Vengeful ghost narratives as cultural critique
Holds an Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and has presented at key academic events across the UK. Her educational background includes a Distinction MA in Popular Cinema (Oxford Brookes) and a 1st class BA in Film and Television Studies (East Anglia).
