The creator of Halloween and The Thing is releasing a 132-page dystopian horror comic paired with a 14-track synth metal album that rocks like it's 1986
Creative Bloq • • entertainment
Key Points:
- John Carpenter, known for iconic horror and sci-fi films like Halloween and The Thing, is releasing his own graphic novel titled Cathedral, a gothic horror set in Los Angeles.
- Cathedral is accompanied by a synth-heavy soundtrack composed by Carpenter himself, intended to add a cinematic experience similar to his movies.
- The story involves a police investigation, underground catacombs, and the release of an ancient evil, reflecting Carpenter’s classic themes of paranoia and claustrophobia.
- The graphic novel, co-written with Sandy King and Sean Sobczak, features artwork by Federico De Luca and Luis Guaragna, with limited editions offering special covers by notable artists.
- The soundtrack album, releasing on August 7 via Sacred Bones Records, includes tracks matched to each chapter and liner notes to guide listeners through the story, providing a multimedia experience akin to a new Carpenter film.
