Biography

Scarlett Amaris is a screenwriter and author known for her work in the horror genre and occult studies. She co-wrote the horror anthology The Theatre Bizarre, the award-winning documentary L’Autre Monde, and H.P. Lovecraft’s Color Out of Space (starring Nicolas Cage), which earned her a finalist spot for the Horror Writers Association’s Superior Achievement in a Screenplay.

Beyond film, Scarlett has authored dark fiction novels and contributed to the essay anthology Making Magic Happen: Selected Essays from the Inaugural Magickal Women Conference. Her forthcoming book will be released by Llewellyn Worldwide in 2027. Merging her passions, she hosts The Forbidden Pantheon, a weekly online salon operating at the intersection of mythology, psychology, and magical practice, and has just launched Witching: The Art of Words, an online course designed to unlock creative writing and flow through occult principles.

A global speaker, Scarlett has presented at The Magickal Fiction Forum and the Magickal Women Conference in London, and frequently discusses the occult, witchcraft, weird fiction, and filmmaking on numerous podcasts. Formerly a featured writer for The Heretic Magazine, she has taught courses including The Modern History of 20th Century Witchcraft and The Deity is in the Details, a deep dive into world pantheons. Scarlett is also an award-winning music video director, making her debut with Nail Me Down by Scarlett Seraphim. She currently has several film and television projects in development and continues to push boundaries in genre storytelling.