Amicus Horror is the British Horror Studio’s publication for film, culture and the people who make it. We champion original independent cinema through news, interviews, essays and criticism.
More ambition. More imagination.
We want British horror to be more adventurous in its writing, more expressive in its performances and more confident in its own artistic identity. That means taking the craft seriously, asking useful questions and giving independent artists room to explain what they are trying to achieve.
Our outlook grows from the British Horror Studio’s mission: a creative company rooted in cinema, theatre and the Romantic Gothic. Tradition is a starting point for new work. Beauty, terror, humour and emotional conviction all belong in the conversation.
We share that interest with our sister publication, the British Horror Chronicle. Amicus brings its own voice: personal, curious and willing to argue for films and ideas worth a closer look.
The editors
Kieran Fisher
Editor-in-Chief
Film journalist and former managing editor of Diabolique. Kieran has written for /Film, Film School Rejects, Den of Geek and Arrow Video, covering horror, cult and independent cinema.
Lawrie Brewster
Filmmaker & journalist
Lawrie studied journalism at Fife College. His interview subjects include Academy Award winners Joseph Renzetti and Dave Elsey. His writing explores performance, film craft and the possibilities of independent cinema.
Meet our contributors or send us an essay, interview idea, project or news tip.
Keep in touch
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