Danny Elfman headlines October.
Cover image: Jonathan Williamson.
“Edward Scissorhands previewed horribly. Beetlejuice previewed horribly. Darkman, I think, got the lowest preview score in Universal’s history. And all of these movies did well. It just had to find its audience. And so it’s deceptive, but films often get tragically stomped on after a preview, and that’s the problem.”
Singer-songwriter and award-winning composer Danny Elfman headlines October with a spotlight on his iconic career and exciting new projects. Renowned for scoring some of the most memorable films and television shows of all time—including Batman, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and The Simpsons—Elfman's unmistakable style has left a lasting impact on generations of audiences. In our exclusive feature, we dive into his creative process, revisit his legendary past works, and explore what’s next, including his collaboration with director Luc Besson on Dracula: A Love Tale and his reunion with Sam Raimi for the upcoming horror thriller Send Help.