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Friday October 13, 2017

Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross Somehow Make 'Halloween' Theme Even Creepier

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Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross Somehow Make 'Halloween' Theme Even Creepier

October 13, 2017 • John Carpenter's fantastically phantasmagorical theme is transformed by the Nine Inch Nails members.

Thursday March 31, 2016

Review: John Carpenter, 'Lost Themes II'

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Review: John Carpenter, 'Lost Themes II'

March 31, 2016 • The filmmaker and musician, known for his work on movies such as Halloween, revisits the approach that defined his synth-heavy soundtrack work.

Wednesday December 24, 2014

Scoring The Screen

Director John Carpenter On The Sound Of A Terrifying Film

December 24, 2014 • John Carpenter, famous for his cult-classic films (Halloween), is also behind soundtracks. Robert Siegel talks to him about how to scare an audience. His solo horror album, Lost Themes, is out Feb. 3.

Director John Carpenter On The Sound Of A Terrifying Film

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