Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Malin Akerman (now starring in The Hunting Wives) joins director Todd Strauss-Schulson for a Q&A on the making of the cult horror-comedy The Final Girls. From exploring tone in genre mashups to her personal journey into acting, Malin opens up about creativity, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes stories — including working with Alia Shawkat and navigating a script with wild tonal shifts.
They also discuss:
- The challenges of mixing horror and comedy
- Influences like Friday the 13th, John Carpenter, and Tilda Swinton
- Creating the synth-heavy score with Gregory James Jenkins
- Malin’s surprising original career path 👀
🎬 Whether you're a fan of The Final Girls, love horror-comedies, or are curious about Malin Akerman’s creative process, this video is a must-watch.
🧠 Subscribe for more actor-director Q&As, behind-the-scenes content, and deep dives into horror filmmaking.
👉 Don’t miss Malin Akerman in The Hunting Wives – streaming now.
Malin Akerman (now starring in The Hunting Wives) joins director Todd Strauss-Schulson for a Q&A on the making of the cult horror-comedy The Final Girls. From exploring tone in genre mashups to her personal journey into acting, Malin opens up about creativity, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes stories — including working with Alia Shawkat and navigating a script with wild tonal shifts.
They also discuss:
- The challenges of mixing horror and comedy
- Influences like Friday the 13th, John Carpenter, and Tilda Swinton
- Creating the synth-heavy score with Gregory James Jenkins
- Malin’s surprising original career path 👀
🎬 Whether you're a fan of The Final Girls, love horror-comedies, or are curious about Malin Akerman’s creative process, this video is a must-watch.
🧠 Subscribe for more actor-director Q&As, behind-the-scenes content, and deep dives into horror filmmaking.
👉 Don’t miss Malin Akerman in The Hunting Wives – streaming now.
