Before Chappell Roan Became a Superstar, She Composed the Score for This Horror Short

Anna Diop — so haunting in2022’sNanny — made another chilling horror film that same year : Posies , ashortfrom writer - music director Rachel Stavis . WhilePosiesreceived confident review upon its first button , it ’s sustain a re - forwarding on repugnance streamer Alter because of a sealed name in its credits : pop superstar Chappell Roan , who composed its mark before break big with her 2023 albumThe Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess . Roan ’s 2018 song “ Bitter ” is also in the movie .

Here ’s the assumption forPosies : “ As mass begin to ‘ devolve ’ into fiend , one adult female attempt to hide her transmutation by placing flush under her skin . ” you’re able to see the trailer below .

“ Having Chappell Roan ’s creativity and intensity strewn throughoutPosiesby way of the scotch that she so articulately created was a dream get true , ” Stavis , who wrotePosiesand co - directed with Katherine Fisher ( and is also a “ non - denominational exorcist , ” according to her prescribed bio ) order in a imperativeness release . “ Our early discussions about this project centered around using her greatest tool — her voice — to create a haunting , emotional , and atmospheric profoundness to the film . She captured exactly what we envisioned for this and did it virtually on her first effort . It was sinful . She has an amazing gift of storytelling through music , and her piece of music remains one of the most unique and unforgettable element of the film . We ’re beyond grateful that she was able to make something so special — specifically for me and my audience — before her inevitable rise to fame . ”

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In 2022 , Roan was on the cusp of the major renown she ’s now presently experiencing , with bangers like “ Good Luck , Babe ! ” and “ Hot to Go ! ” becoming staple on daddy tuner , and the star herself grabbing headline for her appearing at music festivals . It was just announced that she ’ll make herSaturday Night Livemusical introduction as part of the show ’s forthcoming fiftieth season . Could creating more cinema scores be in her time to come ? From what Stavis enunciate above , it ’s clearly a branch of her talents that she enjoy and has an innate knack for . As for other endeavors in Hollywood , ina recent consultation pieceRoan admit that while she ’d originally project on pursuing an acting career , she ’s in spades curve off that way in favor of music — so do n’t hold your breather to see her onscreen as a net girl anytime soon , as cool as that sounds .

Head toAlter ’s YouTube platformstarting October 10 to watchPosiesin its entirety .

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