Episode 7: Scott Benson Interview & The Evolution of Folk Horror

The Spooky Town Podcast

Ashley and Stephanie sit down with Scott Benson, animator, illustrator, writer, and co-creator of Night in the Woods, to talk about how horror has influenced his creative work, what projects he’s working on now, and the wonderfully spooky world of folk horror. From Häxan (1922) to The Wicker Man (1973), Kill List (2011), Midsommar (2019), and more, folk horror takes audiences on a wild (and often trippy) ride through the horrors of the natural world and the stories we tell about our connection to each other. Join us as we uncover the subgenre’s roots and discuss how the themes have evolved since its inception.