Horror

John Carpenter is Writing the Score for the New HALLOWEEN Movie

by Lindsey Romain
Apr 20 2018 • 9:05 AM

HorrorOpens in a new tab fans, rejoice! Jason BlumOpens in a new tab has confirmed that John CarpenterOpens in a new tab will return to compose the score for the upcoming HalloweenOpens in a new tab sequel. Blum, who’s producing the film with his company Blumhouse ProductionsOpens in a new tab, told a fan on Twitter that Carpenter is officially onboard.

Carpenter was previously announced as an executive producer on the project, and was rumored to be scoring as well. This is an exciting confirmation, as it brings the famed horror director back to the franchise he originated in 1978. Carpenter also scored that film, but none of the sequels. Additionally, this is Carpenter’s first official return to the Halloween franchise since producing Halloween III: Season of the Witch in 1982.

The Halloween sequel comes out October 19, 2018 and will be directed by David Gordon GreenOpens in a new tab, who co-wrote the script with Danny McBrideOpens in a new tab. It’s a direct sequel to the original 1978 film, set in some sort of “alternate realityOpens in a new tab” where the other sequels never happened. Jamie Lee CurtisOpens in a new tab is returning to her iconic role of Laurie Strode, with Judy GreerOpens in a new tab playing her daughter and Andi Matichak playing her granddaughter. Curtis told YahooOpens in a new tab that she’s seen a trailer for the film and that it’s “terrifying,” saying of the footage: “They went full-tilt boogeyman.” Hopefully we’ll get that soon!

To tide us over until trailer time, Blum also shared a new poster featuring the iconic Michael MyersOpens in a new tab mask.

Are you excited for the new Halloween movie? Can’t wait to hear new John Carpenter synth jams? Let us know your feelings in the comments!

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