Horror is having something of a renaissance at the moment. Why do you think people like being scared in 2019?

I don’t think that people like being scared: I think that the quality in the content of these films is deeper. We’re so bored of watching jump-scare films that don’t mean anything. The new horrors that have received such great press have something else going on – you feel emotionally connected to these people. And that’s what makes it so exciting.

What was it that drew you to the horror genre?

I wouldn’t necessarily say that I was drawn to the horror genre. I think I was drawn to Ari and that script. Because the Midsommar script was so was similar, but completely different, to the way that Hereditary looked, felt, sounded and read. Plus, the opportunity in the character was huge. And as I said, I’d never come close to feeling or playing anyone like that and that definitely did scare me, but obviously in a good way.

Hollywood can be a scary place. How do you maintain your sense of self amid all that pressure?

I’ve been lucky enough to work with some amazing people, who don’t really care about what make-up I use or what clothes I wear. There are always going to be those who say they want you to look different, but we all know that. It’s up to you if you listen or not.

You’ve worked with incredible women like Lena Headey and Emma Thompson. With that in mind, what’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

I’ve never really received advice in great one liners. It’s always been more along the lines of, I’ve watched like a legendary actor and they’ve just been totally charming to everyone on set or or displayed, you know, love and affection to someone that may not have usually receiver that. So I’d say the best advice is to keep your ears open and your eyes watching, yeah.

Florence Pugh talks Midsommar and the true horrors of Hollywood