John Carpenter to Compose Score for Bong Joon-ho's Upcoming Horror Film
The collaboration was announced during a Q&A at a Los Angeles screening of Carpenter's 'The Thing,' marking a union of two cinematic visionaries.
- John Carpenter and Bong Joon-ho confirmed their collaboration on a future horror project, with Carpenter composing the score.
- The agreement was made during a Q&A session at a 4K restoration screening of Carpenter’s 'The Thing' on March 23, 2025, in Los Angeles.
- Bong revealed the horror project as his 'next next' film, but specific details about the movie remain undisclosed.
- Carpenter, celebrated for his iconic horror scores, enthusiastically agreed to the partnership, sealing it with a handshake on stage.
- Bong is currently promoting his sci-fi film 'Mickey 17,' which debuted at number one at the box office after delays caused by Hollywood strikes.