Firestarter (2022 soundtrack)

The Firestarter (2022) soundtrack is the musical score to the 2022 film adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, Firestarter. The soundtrack was composed and performed by John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, and Daniel Davies. This marked a return to horror scoring for John Carpenter, who is well-known for his iconic scores in films such as Halloween, The Thing, and Escape from New York.

The soundtrack features a blend of electronic music, ambient textures, and driving synth melodies characteristic of Carpenter's signature style. It is intended to create a tense and suspenseful atmosphere, complementing the film's narrative of a young girl with pyrokinetic abilities on the run from a shadowy government agency. The score incorporates both original compositions and reimaginings of themes from Carpenter's earlier works, lending the Firestarter soundtrack a familiar yet updated sound.

The soundtrack was released digitally and on physical media by various labels coinciding with the film's release. It received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its adherence to Carpenter's classic synth-driven style while others found it to be less impactful than his earlier scores. Nevertheless, it is considered a notable entry in the Carpenter's filmography and a significant component of the 2022 Firestarter adaptation.