Join Bruce Markusen and Tracy Asteria as they sit down with Toby Poser and John Adams, two members of the acclaimed Adams Family filmmaking team behind Hellbender, The Deeper You Dig, and their 2025 folk-horror breakout Mother of Flies!
In this conversation, Toby and John explore the origins of the film, the folklore and ritual elements that shaped its atmosphere, and what it’s like creating intense, emotional horror as a family. They discuss filming with their daughters, crafting the film’s unsettling practical effects, building its haunting musical tone, and how personal experiences continue to influence their work. The Adams Family also shares their love of folk horror, and what comes next after the success of Mother of Flies.
A must-watch for fans of independent horror, folk storytelling, and the unique creative spirit of the Adams Family
Episode 115
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Website: https://www.wonderwheelproductions.com
Adams Family Films IG: https://www.instagram.com/adams.family.films/
H6LLB6ND6R MUSIC: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5JMD4H9Smd4ijMwEoU5VQd
H6LLB6ND6R MUSIC: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/h6llb6nd6r/1559421724
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Zelda Adams IG: https://www.instagram.com/zeldadams/
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