Essays & opinion
Before The Love Witch, Anna Biller Put Herself Inside the Fantasy
Lawrie Brewster explores Anna Biller in Viva: her performance as Barbi, feminine glamour and the courage behind her first feature before The Love Witch.
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Interviews
Joseph Renzetti on Winning an Oscar and Surviving Hollywood
Lawrie Brewster interviews Joseph Renzetti about his Oscar, Child's Play, Hollywood disappointments and a lifetime of making music for film.
Essays & opinion
Anna Biller and the Trouble with Calling Everything Camp
Lawrie Brewster explores Anna Biller, The Love Witch and The Face of Horror, asking why horror audiences sometimes mistake cinematic sincerity for camp.
Interviews
Aaron Truss on Employee of the Dead: Friendship, Filmmaking and Remembering Rob Knox
Aaron Truss talks to Lawrie Brewster about Employee of the Dead, remembering Rob Knox, working with Jake West and finding sincerity in horror comedy.
News
Megan Tremethick Hits 60,000 Instagram Followers
Megan Tremethick passes 60,000 Instagram followers. Lawrie Brewster explores the British Horror Studio star’s vintage glamour and organic growth.
News
In the Grip of Terror: Amicus UK Cinema Dates Announced
In the Grip of Terror brings Amicus back to UK cinemas this autumn. Find announced dates, cinema links and the new British Horror Studio Picture House plans.
Exclusives
Lumiere Cinema Saved from Immediate Closure After Energy-Bill Crisis
Lumiere Cinema in Romford has been saved from immediate closure following an extraordinary day of uncertainty, public outrage and swift intervention from journalists, politicians and supporters of independent film.
Features
Six Terrifying Tales: Meet the Winners of Our Spooky Tales Competition
Discover six chilling tales selected from more than 100 entries to the British Horror Studio’s Spooky Tales competition, and meet the talented writers behind these wonderfully macabre stories.
Interviews
Joel Haver: The Filmmaker Who Refused to Wait for Permission
In a new interview with Lawrie Brewster, filmmaker and animator Joel Haver discusses creative freedom, film festivals, independent distribution and why YouTube deserves to be taken seriously as a home for cinema.
News
For We Are Many 2 : Lovecraft announced on Kickstarter starring Megan Tremethick
British Horror Studio launches the Kickstarter pre-launch campaign for a new anthology inspired by H. P. Lovecraft starring Megan Tremethick
Essays & opinion
Is Acting Still a Craft? Megan Tremethick on Training, Tradition and Indie Horror
Is acting still a craft? Megan Tremethick discusses classical training, self-education, emotional truth and the changing world of indie horror.
Interviews
Jeff Barker Interview Transcript: The Soul of Screenwriting, and the Art of Character
Read the full interview transcript with Jeff Barker as he discusses screenwriting, horror, character, family collaboration, ADHD, and the human drama at the heart of genre cinema.
Interviews
Jeff Barker Discusses Screenwriting, Storytelling and Curry Barker’s Journey with Obsession in New Interview
Screenwriter and script consultant Jeff Barker joins Lawrie Brewster for an in-depth interview on screenwriting, horror storytelling and Curry Barker’s journey with Obsession.
News
Queen Ginnarra crowned in Major Rondo Award Win for Megan Tremethick
The Reign of Queen Ginnarra is crowned in Major Rondo Award Win for star Megan Tremethick and the British Horror Studio.
News
Reign of Queen Ginnarra Earns Prestigious Rondo Hatton Nomination
A major moment for British horror: The Reign of Queen Ginnarra has been nominated for Best Independent Film at the prestigious Rondo Hatton Awards.
News
A Festival on the Rise: Romford Horror Film Festival 2026 Recap
The Romford Horror Film Festival 2026 welcomed packed audiences, major premieres and award-winning talent, highlighting the growing strength of British independent horror and the rising profile of this fast-expanding genre event.
From the archive
Megan Tremethick Wins Best Directorial Debut at Romford Horror Festival
Megan Tremethick wins Best Directorial Debut at Romford Horror Festival for ASMR thriller Spoiling You, alongside Best Score for Corwin Deckard.
From the archive
Romford Horror Festival and the Rebirth of Indigenous British Horror
Romford Horror Festival’s rapid rise signals a wider revival in British independent horror, challenging established festivals and reshaping the genre’s future.
News
Megan Tremethick’s Spoiling You Teaser Hits 1 Million Views in 48 Hours
Megan Tremethick’s Spoiling You teaser surpasses one million views in 48 hours following a Bloody Disgusting exclusive release.
Essays & opinion
Wuthering Heights Is a Storm, Not “Toxic Romance”
Why Wuthering Heights isn’t “toxic romance”: a critique of modern reductionism and a defence of Brontë’s elemental Gothic vision.
Features
How the British Horror Studio Awards Became a Battleground
A surge in public voting turned the British Horror Studio Awards into a fiercely competitive battleground, revealing how audience power is reshaping British independent horror.
News
The British Horror Studio Unveils Its First Annual Awards Jury and Nominations
The British Horror Studio unveils its first annual Awards Jury and nominations, marking a significant moment for British independent horror cinema. As public voting and jury deliberation draw unprecedented attention to the studio’s growing community, the Awards celebrate excellence in performance, direction and artistic craft across the indie horror landscape, reaffirming a commitment to classical storytelling and serious genre filmmaking.
News
A New Era in British Horror: The B-Team Debuts with Three Feature Films starring Megan Tremethick
On Saturday 1st November, filmmakers Lawrie Brewster and Sarah Daly hosted a prestigious black-tie event at the ornate Pathhead Halls in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, to officially launch The B-Team, a new branch of the British Horror Studio led by rising star Megan Tremethick and Paul William Kelly. The town, now synonymous with independent horror film production in the UK, provided the perfect backdrop for this cinematic unveiling.
News
Mr Whispers Reaches Crowdfunding Goal - What's Next for The B Team?
Mr Whispers signals the arrival of British Horror Studio's B Team. The film promises darkness, but the label's future looks bright.
Essays & opinion
The Return of Tigon? Yes… but Not Quite, Says Filmmaker Lawrie Brewster
According to filmmaker Lawrie Brewster, the launch of The B-Team marks one of the most significant shifts in British indie horror in recent years.
News
Lawrie Brewster Fulfils Make-A-Wish Dream in Powerful New Horror Film Mr Whispers
When the Make-A-Wish Foundation reached out with a unique request, this old leathery film producer, yes, I, Lawrie Brewster, knew I had to say yes.
Essays & opinion
Lawrie Brewster: Horror Filmmakers Deserve Rest to Survive the Stress
Lawrie Brewster talks about the need to take breaks from horror filmmaking to embrace fresh air, face paint and friendship and why rest matters more than ever.
Interviews
How Sarah Daly Went from Ireland to Rewriting the Rules of British Indie Horror
Irish writer and filmmaker Sarah Daly brings poetry, grit, and Gothic charm to British indie horror through Hex Studios and Fife Creative Studios.
News
BULK: Ben Wheatley to Debut Mysterious Sci-Fi Project at Edinburgh International Film Festival 2025
Ben Wheatley's BULK is keeping its secrets close to the vest, but fans will get to uncover its mysteries soon enough.
News
Lawrie Brewster’s Revival of Amicus Productions Set to Premiere at Romford Film Festival
Amicus Productions returns with In the Grip of Terror, its first film in 40 years, premiering 24 May at Romford Film Festival. Directed by Lawrie Brewster.
News
Charli XCX to Star in an... Audition Remake?
Charli XCX is set to work with director Takashi Miike on a mysterious project, but it is now being listed as an Audition remake.
Exclusives
Tony Mardon on Passion, Struggle and Indie Horror: A Conversation with Lawrie Brewster
Lawrie Brewster interviews Tony Mardon on The Witches of the Sands, exploring horror filmmaking, emotional tragedy, and an astonishing journey of resilience.
Features
The Reign of Queen Ginnarra Is a Devastating Fusion of Medieval Dread and Lovecraftian Horror
Lawrie Brewster and Sarah Daly's The Reign of Queen Ginnarra is Hex Studios' most ambitious feature yet, and it's packed with Lovecraftian chills.
Exclusives
Lawrie Brewster Interviews Andy Edwards: Sex, Style, and the Savage Side of British Horror
Indie maverick Andy Edwards dishes on sexy slashers, twisted fairy tales, and the gritty magic of British Indiehorror in Lawrie Brewster’s bold interview.
Exclusives
Everything You Need to Know About Lawrie Brewster and Amicus Productions’ In the Grip of Terror
In the Grip of Terror, directed by Lawrie Brewster, is Amicus Productions' first film in over 40 years. Here are all of the details you need to know about it.
Essays & opinion
Lawrie Brewster’s 5 Brutally Honest Tips for Indie Filmmaking Success
After 15 years in indie horror, Lawrie Brewster shares 5 brutally honest lessons every filmmaker should know... to save you time, stress, and a world of pain!"
Essays & opinion
Lawrie Brewster Warns of a Broken Industry and How Indie Horror Can Survive
Veteran horror filmmaker Lawrie Brewster shares his thoughts on the decline of indie film markets and why he’s building a studio outside the system.
News
How to Watch The Slave and the Sorcerer
If you're looking to watch The Slave and the Sorcerer, Hex Studios' throwback to sleazy '80s sword-and-sorcery films, you can.
Essays & opinion
Lawrie Brewster Unveils Queen Ginnarra, an Operatic Nightmare of Faith, Power and the Abyss
Lawrie Brewster unveils Queen Ginnarra, a dark fantasy epic of betrayal, occult power and cosmic dread, where myth bleeds into madness and horror wears a crown.
Essays & opinion
Lawrie Brewster: My Path from Outsider to Horror Success
Filmmaker Lawrie Brewster shares his journey from a working-class background to becoming a leading name in British indie horror
Essays & opinion
Amicus Horror is Back and Ready to Shake Up Indie Horror News
Editor Kieran Fisher joins Lawrie Brewster to lead Amicus Horror, a bold new platform celebrating British indie horror, classic chills, and genre news.
News
Raymond E. Feist Provides Frustrating Update on the 'Riftwar' TV Series
Fantasy author Raymond E. Feist explains why the long-gestating 'Riftwar' TV show is being held up.
News
Lawrie Brewster – British Horror Director Leading the Revival of the British Horror Studio
Lawrie Brewster is leading what may be the most ambitious independent film movement to emerge from the British horror scene in over 30 years. Following the announcement of the return of Amicus Productions, in collaboration with the Subotsky Estate, Brewster moved quickly to forge a powerful alliance with Hex Studios, resulting in the creation of The British Horror Studio.
News
Megan Tremethick Teases Your Ears with ASMR J-Horror Inspired Debut 'Spoiling You'
Announcing the world’s first ASMR movie ‘Spoiling You’, an anime-inspired horror with a noughties vibe from director Megan Tremethick!
Essays & opinion
In Fierce Defence of Deathstalker: Lawrie Brewster Battles to Save Sword and Sorcery
Lawrie Brewster defends cult classic Deathstalker and calls for a revival of sword and sorcery, a fantasy genre long dismissed but never forgotten.
Exclusives
Hex Studios Unleashes Fantasy Horror at HorRHIFFic Festival
Experience the sorcery of indie horror with 'The Slave and the Sorcerer' premiering at HorRHIFFIC 2024. Join stars and fans in London for an unforgettable celebration of fantasy, and legendary horror cinema.
Interviews
Eileen Daly Uncut: From Glamour Model to Indie Horror Icon
Explore the indie horror landscape with Eileen Daly, whose journey from glamour model to indie horror icon and filmmaker captivates and inspires!
From the archive
A Bloody Christmas Ritual: The Haunting Story of 'Black Santa'
An introduction by Lawrie Brewster And, upon this wintry day, full of dew and dreadful dreariness, I bring to you the most shocking and absurd Christmas horror tale ever to be conceived by the minds of mad, mortal men. So much so that even the mad Arab Alhazre
Interviews
Lyndsey Craine: The Girl Next Door of British Indie Horror
There are few survivors in the horrifying and challenging environment of independent film. Those who remain, with sinewy bodies, drag their skeletal frames across a desert landscape from one forgettable horror film festival to another, from Milton Keynes to Lo
Exclusives
Sarah Daly: The Unsung Visionary of British Indie Horror
Lawrie Brewster talks to Sarah Daly, Hex Studios' co-founder, about her career working in British indie film.
Exclusives
Megan Tremethick: The Vivien Leigh of Modern British Indie Horror
Lawrie Brewster speaks to Miss Amicus herself, Megan Tremethick, about her experiences of working in independent film.
Exclusives
Michaela Longden: Shaping Fear and Empowerment Onscreen and Beyond
Amicus Productions' Lawrie Brewster discusses all things horror and indie film with actress/filmmaker Michaela Longden.
News
The Terrifying Clive Barker 'Godzilla' Movie We'll Never Get to See
Hollywood wasn't ready for a Clive Barker Godzilla movie in the 1990s. Instead, we got the Roland Emmerich one.
Exclusives
Emma Dark: Filmmaker and Actress Reviving Vampiric Chic with a Noughties Flair
Amicus Productions' Lawrie Brewster sits down with horror filmmaker, actress, model, and writer Emma Dark to discuss her career.
Interviews
Dani Thompson: The Sizzling Scream Queen of British Indie Horror
Amicus Productions president Lawrie Brewster sits down with indie horror actress and filmmaker Dani Thompson.
Features
'Bad CGI Gator' Review: No Lies Detected
Full Moon's 'Bad CGI Gator' delivers on the bad CGI gator. Full Moon leans into shoddy digital effects with 'Bad CGI Gator.'
Exclusives
Ayvianna Snow: The Moonlit Muse of British Indie Horror
Lawrie Brewster sits down with British horror actress Ayvianna Snow to discuss being an indie filmmaker and more.
News
The Fascinating Story Behind Edgar Wright's 'Don't' Trailer
Edgar Wright's Don't is one of the last remaining Grindhouse trailers not to receive its own film, and it never will.
News
'Werewolf Women of the S.S.' - Will It Ever Happen?
Rob Zombie's Werewolf Women of the S.S. is one of the only Grindhouse trailers not to receive its own film yet.
Essays & opinion
Three Remakes Hammer Films Should Make
John Gore has teased remaking some Hammer Films classics, and these flicks are perfect for the makeover treatment.
Essays & opinion
So I Watched 'Hammer A.D. 2023' and Dissected the Studio's Vision for the Future. This is What I Thought
Amicus Productions' Lawrie Brewster reviews Hammer Films' comeback video and questions John Gore's intentions.
News
John Gore Unveils Future Plans for Hammer Films, Teases Remakes
John Gore, Hammer Films' new Chairman and CEO, has teased some remakes of the studio's old properties.
Features
'Talk to Me' Review: A Descent Into the Haunting Void of Grief and Addiction
A24's chiller Talk to Me marks an impressive debut for the Philippou brothers, with a haunting portrayal of grief and addiction.
Features
'The Wicker Man' Celebrates 50 Years with a New 4K SteelBook
In 1973, Robin Hardy terrified audiences with his folk horror masterpiece, 'The Wicker Man.' Fifty years later and the terror remains.
Interviews
Reviving Terror: Inside Lawrie Brewster's Vision for Amicus Productions
Amicus President Lawrie Brewster sits down for an enlightening chat about his plans for Amicus Productions.
News
Timeless Adventures Return: Classic 'Doctor Who' Episodes Coming to BBC iPlayer
The BBC iPlayer is adding over 800 hours of classic Doctor Who episodes, as well as archival content for dedicated Whovians.
News
Martin Scorsese's Favourite British Horror Films
Martin Scorsese's knowledge of cinema history is unparalleled, and he's a fan of these British horror gems.
News
'In the Grip of Terror' Is Close to Reaching Final Stretch Goal — But We Could Use Your Help
In the Grip of Terror is close to reaching its final stretch goal, but Amicus Productions' can still use your help.
Essays & opinion
'The Fall of the House of Usher' and the Enduring Legacy of Edgar Allan Poe
The Fall of the House of Usher on Netflix proves that Edgar Allan Poe's macabre stories are timeless tragedies.
Interviews
Exclusive Interview with Sergei Subotsky About the True Spirit of Amicus
Sergei Subotsky, the son of Amicus Productions co-founder Milton Subotsky, recently sat down with us to discuss the studio's legacy.
News
A Few Details About Amicus Horror's Upcoming Plans
Amicus Horror has big plans for the future, and they involve adding to our editorial calendar in the near future.
Interviews
Exclusive Interview: Oscar-Winning FX Artist Dave Elsey on Classic British Horror and the Amicus Revival
FX artist Dave Elsey sits down with Amicus Horror to discuss his love of classic British horror and his career.
News
'In the Grip of Terror': Amicus Productions Launches Stretch Campaign to Cement Its Future
In the Grip of Terror has already surpassed its first stretch goal, but reaching the next milestone could secure the future of Amicus Productions.
Essays & opinion
'And Now the Screaming Starts!': A Detached Hand and Ample Bosoms Collide in a Labyrinthine Gothic Tale
And Now the Screaming Starts! saw the original Amicus Productions adapt a Gothic period drama and add more horror elements.
News
'In the Grip of Terror' Reaches Initial Kickstarter Goal In Under 24 Hours
In the Grip of Terror has reached its first Kickstarter goal in under 24 hours, but there's still work to be done in order to bring back Amicus Productions.
Exclusives
Amicus Productions Returns from the Grave with Portmanteau Horror Film 'In the Grip of Terror'
In the Grip of Terror is Amicus Productions' first film in decades, and it will feature stories by H.P. Lovecraft and more. The Kickstarter is live.