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‘Mirror’s Edge’ Composer Wants to Score a Horror Game
Solar Fields is the stage name of Magnus Birgersson, a Swedish electronic musician and the composer of the breezy energy of the music that’s since become such an integral part of the identity of the City of Glass, in which the Mirror’s Edge series takes place. When the narrative falls short or the gameplay grows repetitive — as it does far too often in both the original game and its frustratingly unimaginative sequel — it’s Fields’ brilliantly realized soundscape that’s left to carry the experience until it regains its footing.
I finished Mirrors Edge Catalyst the other day and immediately went online to learn more about its innovative use of sound, which dynamically ebbs and flows with the pacing of the action in a very clever way. That’s when I came across this interview with FGE, where Solar Fields briefly mentions that he “would really like to score some horror game in the future.”
I thought it might be a throwaway comment until I dug just a little bit deeper and found more evidence of Fields’ interest in the horror genre. When asked what kinds of games he plays, Fields replied, “I’m a huge fan of well-made horror games, and also games that deliver something new to the gaming experience.”
Someone needs to give this guy a (well-made) horror game to score right now.
All of us here at Bloody Disgusting are deeply sad to learn that The Blob director Chuck Russell has passed away at 74 years old.
Russell’s career began with his directorial debut, 1987’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.
The multihyphenate film director, screenwriter, and producer is best known for helming 1994 comedy The Mask starring Jim Carrey, Arnold Schwarzenegger actioner Eraser, and adventure spinoff The Scorpion King. The latter served as the first leading role for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
The filmmaker left an indelible mark on horror with his ANOES sequel, 1988’s The Blob, and 2000’s Bless the Child.
Russell’s final film credit is 2024’s Witchboard remake starring Madison Iseman (I Know What You Did Last Summer), Aaron Dominguez (Only Murders in the Building), and Jamie Campbell Bower (“Stranger Things”).
It marked Russell’s return to horror after a lengthy hiatus, and he shared sequel hopes to Bloody Disgusting in an interview ahead of the remake’s release: “I got to design the board with real mystical symbols and things that I know represent good and evil, and where that board takes us if the audiences respond to the film, and I hope they will; I know it’s out there for you guys, but the sequel is a world we’ll get to go a little further. That’s sure the intention.”
He also recently expressed interest in returning to the franchise that began his career.
TMZ notes that Russell passed away at his San Diego-area home.
We send our deepest condolences to Chuck Russell’s family, friends, and fans.
Director, Co-Writer & Producer Chuck Russell behind the scenes of the horror film, WITCHBOARD. Photo courtesy of The Avenue and Atlas Distribution
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