28th Apr2025

‘Crown of Shadows’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Megan Tremethick, Andrew Gourlay, Dorian Todd, Michael Daviot | Written by Lawrie Brewster, Sarah Daly | Directed by Richard Campbell Crown of Shadows, also know as The Reign of Queen Ginnarra (the title under which it played film festivals), is a dark, Gothic medieval horror film from director Lawrie Brewster – credited on the […]

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03rd Mar2025

HorRHIFFic 2025: ‘The Reign of Queen Ginnarra’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Megan Tremethick, Andrew Gourlay, Dorian Todd, Michael Daviot | Written by Lawrie Brewster, Sarah Daly | Directed by Lawrie Brewster The Reign of Queen Ginnarra, set for a UK release later this year from High Fliers under the more generic title Crown of Shadows, is a dark, Gothic medieval horror film from director Lawrie […]

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11th Jan2025

Amicus Productions announces cast for horror ‘In the Grip of Terror’

by Phil Wheat

Amicus Productions, the iconic British horror brand synonymous with classic anthology films, proudly announces the participation of legendary screen actress and Golden Globe nominee Jane Merrow (The Lion in Winter, The System) in its highly anticipated return to the genre. Merrow stars as Matron Margaret, a commanding figure in the chilling hospital-set segment The One-Way […]

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06th Mar2024

HorRHIFFic 2024: ‘The Slave and the Sorcerer’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Chris Black, Briony Monroe, Megan Tremethick, Jonathan Hansler, Lawrie Brewster, Stephen Kerr, Jon Vangdal Aamaas | Written by Sarah Daly | Directed by Lawrie Brewster When the evil wizard Akaris abducts Princess Meyra, the muscular and determined ‘Tyrol the Slave’ leads a diverse band of heroes on a perilous quest. They must navigate through […]

05th Jan2022

‘Dragon Knight’ Review

by Alain Elliott

Stars: Erich Redman, Megan Tremethick, Lawrie Brewster, Briony Monroe, Joanne Garnet, Emily Louise Knutsson, Stephen Kerr, Michael Daviot, Oluf Marshall, Thomas Handling, Ryan Livingstone, Craig J. Seath, Jock Ferguson | Written by Sarah Daly | Directed by Lawrie Brewster Director Lawrie Brewster and writer Sarah Daly first came to my attention with the strange and […]

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23rd Jul2019

Interview: Hex Media’s Sarah Daly on her “5 Great British Horror Films”

by Stuart Wright

In his latest interview/podcast. host Stuart Wright talks with Hex Media’s Sarah Daly about her 5 Great British Horror Films and the latest cinematic offerings from Hex – including an exciting Kickstarter campaign for For We Are Many, a Lovecraftian Gothic Horror film featuring stars from Hellraiser, The Exorcist and The Human Centipede! For We […]

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05th Apr2018

The Owlman returns as ‘The Black Gloves’ hits Amazon Video

by Phil Wheat

Hex Studios have announced the VOD release of their eagerly awaited horror noir The Black Gloves. The latest offering from director/writer duo Lawrie Brewster and Sarah Daly, the film sees the return of the Owlman, the iconic villain and viral sensation first seen in their acclaimed debut feature Lord of Tears. The Black Gloves tells […]

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14th Dec2017

Lawrie Brewster’s Hex Media to launch new UK genre studio

by Phil Wheat

Hex Media, the outfit behind Lord of Tears, The Unkindness of Ravens and The Black Gloves, have today announced they are to establish Hex Studios, the UK’s only dedicated genre studio, committed to developing, producing and distributing horror and fantasy content, with a focus on bold, original storytelling, and nurturing diverse voices in the genre. […]

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04th Oct2017

Scottish chiller ‘The Black Gloves’ to premiere at FrightFest Halloween 2017

by Phil Wheat

Lawrie Brewster’s eagerly awaited “Gothic Noir” The Black Gloves  – which tells the story of a psychologist obsessed with the disappearance of his young patient, and the menacing owl-headed figure that plagued her nightmares  – will screen at Horror Channel FrightFest’s Halloween extravaganza in London on October 28th. The 1940s-set black and white chiller, The […]

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