Stacey Abbott

Stacey Abbott is Professor of Film at Northumbria University's School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries. A renowned expert in horror and genre studies, she has authored influential works on vampire cinema, television horror, and science fiction. Her research examines the evolution of horror genres across film and television, with particular focus on vampire narratives and supernatural television.

Professor Abbott's scholarship explores:

• Cultural representations of vampires and zombies
• Evolution of horror genres in global television
• Gender representations in genre media
• Television spin-offs and cult series

She serves on editorial boards for multiple academic journals including Science Fiction Film and Television and Horror Studies, and has supervised PhD research on topics ranging from found footage horror to feminist vampire narratives.

Professor Abbott frequently contributes to public discourse through appearances at film festivals, museum events, and media outlets including BBC Culture, Empire Magazine, and NPR.