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Studies in the Fantastic @fantastic-journal.bsky.social · 2d

Her project, “The Anthropocene Unconscious of Jerry London’s Killdozer (1974)”, offers a fascinating environmental lens on the classic monster flick.

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The Anthropocene Unconscious of Jerry London’s Killdozer (1974) - University of Tampa Press

Studies in the Fantastic, in partnership with the Horror Studies Research Group at Northumbria University, is proud to present the first in a series of blog posts highlighting new and exciting researc...

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Studies in the Fantastic @fantastic-journal.bsky.social · 2d

Our first featured author is Sophie Dungan, runner-up for the Peter Hutchings Award for Outstanding Contribution to Horror Studies at the Horror Studies Now conference.

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Studies in the Fantastic @fantastic-journal.bsky.social · 2d

📢 New on the Studies in the Fantastic blog! ✨📚🌙🌀🔮💫📖

We’re thrilled to launch our new blog series—created in partnership with the Horror Studies Research Group at Northumbria University—spotlighting fresh and innovative research in horror studies.

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Horror Studies Research Group @ Northumbria @horrorstudies.bsky.social · 20d

Several of us will be at Grindfest, introducing various films - see you there!

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Dirt In The Gate Movies @dirtinthegate.bsky.social · 22d

💥 THIS WEEKEND! 💥 It’s time to ditch the streamers, assemble your posse and share our love for cinema in its purest form! The GRINDFEST FILM FESTIVAL is upon us!

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Horror Studies Research Group @ Northumbria @horrorstudies.bsky.social · 22d

Check out this podcast featuring our own Johnny Walker and @kte75.bsky.social

Pivotal: Fear -
open.spotify.com/episode/1rfA...

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Fear

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Horror Studies Research Group @ Northumbria @horrorstudies.bsky.social · 23d

Call for papers: HORROR STUDIES NOW, May 28/29 2026, Northumbria University

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Studies in the Fantastic @fantastic-journal.bsky.social · Aug 26

✍️📈✨"Survival and Recovery: Addiction and the Therapeutic Potential of Horror Writing" by Alex Herod.

Thrilled to feature this piece in our latest Issue 18!

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Dirt In The Gate Movies @dirtinthegate.bsky.social · Aug 14

Not long now..

#35mm
#filmonfilm
@filmhubsw.bsky.social
@vinsyn.bsky.social
@horrorstudies.bsky.social
@northumbriauni.bsky.social

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Dirt In The Gate Movies @dirtinthegate.bsky.social · Aug 13

BIG filmic thumbs up to @bournemouthecho.bsky.social, @filmhubsw.bsky.social, @abertoirfest.bsky.social, @horrorstudies.bsky.social #vinegarsyndrome and of course the beautiful art deco Regent for your much valued support in making GRINDFEST an ongoing key event in the film festival calendar!

Film festival celebrating cult classics returns to Christchurch

Grindfest 2025 returns to Christchurch's Regent Cinema, celebrating 35mm genre cinema with cult classics, rare film prints, and UK horror…

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Steve Jones @drstevejones.bsky.social · Aug 14

Only one day left to support the crowdfunding campaign for Slasher Trash, a documentary focusing on obscure, low-budget slasher films

Check it out:
slashertrashdoc.com?sca_ref=9391...

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Slasher Trash – CreatorVC Studios Inc

Celebrate and explore rare and obscure slashers in the ultimate slasher documentary! Join now to get your name in the credits, reserve limited edition merch, and join unique community events! Pre-orde...

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Steve Jones @drstevejones.bsky.social · Aug 12

The crowdfunding campaign for the documentary Slasher Trash closes on 14th August

The documentary is going to focus on obscure, low-budget slasher films, so it is right up my street!

Check it out:
slashertrashdoc.com?sca_ref=9391...

#horrorNU @80shorrordoc.bsky.social @slashertrash.bsky.social

Slasher Trash – CreatorVC Studios Inc

Celebrate and explore rare and obscure slashers in the ultimate slasher documentary! Join now to get your name in the credits, reserve limited edition merch, and join unique community events! Pre-orde...

slashertrashdoc.com

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Prof Neil Martin @thatneilmartin.bsky.social · Jul 31

My report from the (consecrated) ground at @horrorstudies.bsky.social annual Horror Studies Now conference back in May now out in The Dark Side (269)

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Horror Studies Research Group @ Northumbria @horrorstudies.bsky.social · Jul 28

Our annual conference, Horror Studies Now, is featured in this month's issue of Dark Side Magazine

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Studies in the Fantastic @fantastic-journal.bsky.social · Jul 21

Check out the new website for Horror Studies @ Northumbria. ✨stay tuned for exciting announcements about our upcoming partnership!

Horror Studies Research Group @ Northumbria @horrorstudies.bsky.social · Jul 21

We have a new website! horrorstudies.com

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Horror Studies Research Group @ Northumbria @horrorstudies.bsky.social · Jul 21

We have a new website! horrorstudies.com

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Dirt In The Gate Movies @dirtinthegate.bsky.social · Jul 20

“I have to return some videotapes”
We're thrilled to welcome back Northumbria University’s Horror Research Group to GRINDFEST! Joining the panel discussion will be, Prof Stacey Abbott, Dr Laura Mee, Dr Max Gee, Co-Director of Abertoir Horror Festival Nia Edwards-Behi, and chaired by Dr Kate Egan.

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Steve Jones @drstevejones.bsky.social · Jul 17

Chuffed to contribute a new essay to Eureka's new 4k release of this staggering film
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Stuart Wright @stuartwright.bsky.social · Jul 9

NEW... @drstevejones.bsky.social a film scholar & a leading authority on extreme imagery & the intersections between horror and pornography, talks about his new book THE METAMODERN SLASHER FILM

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Dr Steve Jones, author of the The Metamodern Slasher Film and The Postmodern Slasher Film

Podcast Episode · 3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE: A Britflicks Podcast with screenwriter Stuart Wright · 09/07/2025 · 59m

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Steve Jones @drstevejones.bsky.social · Jun 30

Publication day! Looking forward to the new I Know What You Did Last Summer or Scream VII?

Then check out my new book The Postmodern Slasher Film (or order it for your library)

30% off with the code NEW30 at @edinburghup.bsky.social

edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-the-pos...

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Horror Lex® @horrorlex.bsky.social · Jun 30

Let @drstevejones.bsky.social convince you that the postmodern slasher--like the underseen CRY WOLF, RIPPER & LOVER'S LANE--isn't just a SCREAM clone. "The Postmodern Slasher Film" is new from @edinburghup.bsky.social. Aca-priced, so email your library!
edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-the-pos...

The cover of the book "The Postmodern Slasher Film" featuring a large photo of Ghostface from the SCREAM film series.

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Horror Studies Research Group @ Northumbria @horrorstudies.bsky.social · Jun 27

Members of the Horror Studies Reasearch Group will be involved in Grindfest '25 - see you there!
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Dirt In The Gate Movies @dirtinthegate.bsky.social · Jun 27

GRINDFEST ’25 FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS 19-21 Sept!
The masters of celluloid are back for GRINDFEST the SEVENTH edition.
3x Day pass here -> theregent.co.uk/event/91723
Single Tickets on sale soon!
Join us for 3 days of classic genre film!

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Horror Studies Research Group @ Northumbria @horrorstudies.bsky.social · Jun 16

Our own @drstevejones.bsky.social was interviewed for this article about zombies by @tomjbeasley.bsky.social

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28 Days Later started a zombie debate that's still raging today

28 Years Later will bring fast zombies back to cinemas, but some horror fans still think the undead should move at a snail's pace. What do the experts think?

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Gender/Sexuality Research Group @genderpl.bsky.social · Jun 12

@jplaczkiewicz.bsky.social, our PhD student, recently attended the #horrorNU conference organized by @horrorstudies.bsky.social, Northumbria University. She explored new perspectives in contemporary rape-revenge cinema, focusing on the role of affect & the transformative portrayal of female avengers

Conference poster depicting large pile of skulls in a dark-green hue.

Building of the Northumbria University against the blue sky.

Portrait of Julia Płaczkiewicz. She is a white woman, posed standing up, smiling on a background of neatly stacked bookshelves. She is wearing a Black shirt. He hair is dark blonde, shoulder-length.

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Julia Płaczkiewicz @jplaczkiewicz.bsky.social · Jun 11

Truly a wonderful event! Had so much fun meeting all the amazing scholars and hearing about the brilliant research. Thank you again to the Horror Studies Research Group at Northumbria!

Horror Studies Research Group @ Northumbria @horrorstudies.bsky.social · Jun 3

If you weren't able to join us for Horror Studies Now 2025, here is what you missed!

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Horror Studies Now 2025

YouTube video by Horror Studies

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Jen Cooke @jenniferjtcooke.bsky.social · Jun 4

Managed to salvage my (terrible, handwritten) notes from @horrorstudies.bsky.social 2025 so that I could make a Letterboxd to-watch list

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