Xavier Aldana Reyes

Dr Xavier Aldana Reyes is Reader in English Literature and Film at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. Aldana Reyes’ books include Body Horror: Biology, Biopower, Biotechnology (2026), Contemporary Body Horror (2024), Gothic Cinema (2020) and Body Gothic (2014). Aldana Reyes is co-president of the International Gothic Association (2022-2026) and a founding member of the Manchester Centre for Gothic Studies.

Upcoming Events

BLF 2026
Dr Xavier Aldana Reyes, Duncan Gates
From Benighted to Rocky Horror: A Gothic Lineage
Saturday, 11 July 2026 | 12:45 – 13:45
Festival Hub, City Park, BD1 1HY
JB Priestley, Theatre, Gigs & Concerts, Fiction, Film
Event Reference: 26JB1