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Russ Hunter is an Assistant Professor in Film & Television Studies at Northumbria University, specializing in film festivals and Italian/genre cinema. He collaborates with European festivals like Offscreen (Brussels), Kurja Polt (Slovenia), and Abertoir (Wales), focusing on educational initiatives. His research spans horror studies, European cinema, and festival curatorial practices.
Education: PhD in Cultural Studies; MA in Audience and Reception Studies (Aberystwyth University); MA in Politics (University of Essex); BA in Government (University of Essex).
Research Interests: Film festival dynamics, Italian horror cinema (including Dario Argento studies), European crime cinema, and genre film analysis. He co-edited Italian Horror Cinema and is writing a monograph on Argento. His work appears in journals like Studies in European Cinema and Journal of Popular Culture.
Media Engagement: Regular contributor to international media (e.g., The New York Times, Radiotelevizija Slovenija) and documentaries on cult filmmakers. Authored entries for publications like 101 Horror Films and 501 Movie Directors.
Professional Roles: External Examiner (2016–2019); invited speaker at conferences (e.g., Fear 2000, Norwegian Film Seminar); organizer of academic events at film festivals worldwide.
