Discover the full story of Amicus Productions in this lavish Dark Side book, packed with rare horror film content and behind-the-scenes insights.
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Amicus – The Friendly Face of Fear is the definitive Dark Side book exploring the rise and fall of the legendary Amicus horror studio.
Founded by Americans Milton Subotsky and Max Rosenberg, Amicus carved a unique identity in British horror history. This richly detailed book chronicles the studio’s 20-year legacy—from 1950s rock musicals to iconic horror anthologies and prehistoric epics like The Land That Time Forgot.
Unlike Hammer, Amicus became known for its portmanteau horror films, including:
Dr. Terror’s House of Horrors
Tales from the Crypt
Asylum
The House That Dripped Blood
This Dark Side book reveals not just the successes, but also the studio’s internal tensions and the legal battles that ultimately ended their creative run.
Expertly written and lavishly illustrated in full colour, it includes:
Rare stills
Unpublished posters and flyers
Candid behind-the-scenes photos
Original lobby cards and unused artwork
For fans of vintage horror, Amicus – The Friendly Face of Fear offers an unrivalled look at a studio that blended charm, chills, and cinematic craft.
A must-own collector’s book for horror enthusiasts, film historians, and admirers of Britain’s dark cinematic heritage.
