The Rise 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.
This partnership also includes the registered charity Fife Creative Studios, which is dedicated to developing training and creative opportunities across the north of Scotland for aspiring talent of all ages.
You can follow The British Horror Studio on Facebook, Instagram, and Patreon for behind-the-scenes updates, creative opportunities, and the chance to be part of a new golden age of British horror.
The British Horror Studio has rapidly cultivated a thriving international horror community, uniting filmmakers and fans. Its growing presence on platforms such as Patreon, Facebook, and YouTube has fuelled remarkable growth. This now includes major construction for a future film studio, as well as active involvement in more than 13 feature films currently in production or post-production.
Titles in development include Amicus Productions’ In the Grip of Terror, Hex Studios’ Black Chariot, and a B-Team original tentatively titled The Haunted Screen. Anticipation is also mounting for the upcoming release of one of the most ambitious British horror films ever made – a two-and-a-half-hour medieval Lovecraftian epic filled with sorcery, battle, and political intrigue.
The film premiered to acclaim at the Romford Horror Festival, winning awards and praise, especially for the lead performance by rising British Horror Studio star Megan Tremethick. Tremethick is also directing her own feature, Spoiling You – a psychological horror that became the most successful Kickstarter campaign for a female horror director in UK history.
Lawrie Brewster, an award-winning filmmaker and producer with over 15 years’ experience – including collaborations with Malcolm McDowell, Lance Henriksen, and even Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Channing Tatum says the studio was created to challenge the status quo.
“The British Horror Studio wasn’t born from nothing. It was created as a reaction to a growing shift away from the classic, traditional influences that are the bedrock of British horror. We are the Gothic revival. We are the Hammer of old. We are the Amicus reborn. This is a romantic reclamation of the past to inspire the future.”
Brewster continues:
“Our long-term plans include building a permanent horror film studio and developing a sustainable model for film production and distribution… one that doesn’t rely on the crumbling infrastructure of traditional indie film outlets. We’re growing something new, and what we’ve already achieved proves that it works.”
He explains that the studio is about more than just making films and that it’s about creating a safe, empowering creative culture:
“Our aim is to build a truly independent model where artists are protected, respected, and can thrive. Not everyone will stay with us forever, and that’s fine. But if we can help them prepare for what’s out there – or better yet, help them carve out a future with us – then we’ll have done our job. Integrity, compassion, and respect aren’t just values… they’re necessities.”
You can visit the British Horror Studio Facebook page for the latest updates on our projects, building plans, and film productions – and even get involved today!
