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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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
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.
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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.