Witches, Bitches and Banshees – The British Films of American International Pictures

Witches, Bitches and Banshees: The British Films of American International Pictures (Little Shoppe of Horrors, 2022) by John Hamilton examines the partnership between American International Pictures and the British studios, producers, and filmmakers who helped shape a distinctive cycle of horror, science fiction, thriller, and fantasy films from the 1950s through the 1970s. Drawing on production histories, archival research, contemporary sources, and interviews, Hamilton provides detailed coverage of the people, companies, and films associated with AIP’s British operations, placing them within the broader context of postwar genre cinema. Combining meticulous research with a deep appreciation for British horror and cult film history, the book serves as both a comprehensive reference work and an insightful study of one of the most influential transatlantic partnerships in genre filmmaking.