The British Horror Chronicle
Staff Directory / About
A Publication Devoted to the Past, Present and Future of British Horror Cinema, brought to you by Mr. Lawrie Brewster.
⌘ OUR CORRESPONDENTS
Mr Kieran Fisher
Editor-in-Chief
Mr Fisher is an accomplished film writer and editor, possessing considerable experience in the field of genre cinema. Before assuming his current position at The British Horror Chronicle, he contributed extensively to various reputable publications, most notably Film School Rejects, where his work concentrated on horror, cult and independent film. His knowledge of the subject is considerable and his editorial leadership ensures our pages are marked by both erudition and editorial rigour.
Mr Lawrie Brewster
Reporter
Mr Brewster is an independent filmmaker, writer and journalist whose work explores Gothic horror, independent cinema and the wider world of genre filmmaking. In addition to contributing original reportage and essays, he oversees the development of all editorial content, including interviews and features, thereby ensuring the Chronicle remains both current and in step with the shifting contours of the horror landscape.
⌘ ABOUT THE BRITISH HORROR CHRONICLE
The British Horror Chronicle is a periodical dedicated to the enduring legacy and evolving present of British horror. Through the publication of essays, interviews, reviews, editorials and historical reflections, it seeks to illuminate the genre’s traditions whilst casting an eye toward its future.
Though independent in its authorship and operation, the Chronicle maintains a cordial association with Amicus Productions, the venerable film studio founded in 1963 by Mr Milton Subotsky and Mr Max Rosenberg. Amicus emerged as a defining voice in British horror cinema during the mid-twentieth century, distinguished by its unique approach to anthology storytelling and its enduring collaborations with literary figures such as Mr Robert Bloch.
The studio’s most memorable works, including Dr Terror’s House of Horrors (1965), Tales from the Crypt (1972) and The Vault of Horror (1973), have earned a rightful place in the pantheon of horror cinema and continue to influence filmmakers to this day.
While often compared to its contemporaries at Hammer, Amicus carved a distinctive niche through its emphasis on portmanteau narratives, its adaptation of EC Comics and its casting of legendary performers such as Mr Peter Cushing and Mr Christopher Lee.
The British Horror Chronicle seeks not only to celebrate such legacies but to encourage fresh contributions to the genre, offering a platform for critical discussion, archival discovery and creative engagement.
Readers may further acquaint themselves with the enduring association between Amicus Productions and Hex Studios through their most ambitious undertaking to date, the British Horror Studio.
⌘ A NOTE TO OUR READERS
We respectfully invite those with an interest in British horror, past, present or prospective, to subscribe to our newsletter. By doing so, you will receive regular correspondence containing our most recent articles, exclusive interviews and announcements concerning forthcoming projects and events.
Your subscription constitutes a valuable expression of support for both the continued celebration of our genre’s distinguished heritage and the cultivation of new and original voices in horror.