Nate Ruegger, a multifaceted creative force, has made a profound impact in the realm of folk horror cinema, leaving an indelible mark on the genre.
Born on a fateful day that coincides with the birthday of the renowned Edgar Allan Poe, Nate Ruegger's life was essentially woven into the fabric of horror from the very beginning.
His earliest recollection is a vivid one, where he would hide behind his fingers, aghast, while watching the classic 1984 supernatural comedy-horror film, Ghostbusters.
As a child, his bedtime stories were a staple of the macabre, with the spine-tingling tales of Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark being a constant companion, fueling his imagination and setting the stage for his future endeavors.
Family movie nights, a cherished tradition, were often filled with the masterful works of the legendary Alfred Hitchcock, with double features of his most iconic films serving as a rite of passage for Nate Ruegger.
It was during this formative period that he was fortunate enough to work under the guidance of the visionary filmmaker, Steven Spielberg, an experience that proved to be a defining moment in his life and career, forever altering the trajectory of his artistic journey.
