Don’t Move is a 2026 creature-feature horror film directed by Maclain Nelson. It stars Lyndsy Fonseca, Russ, Tom Cavanagh, Hunter King, and Rob Riggle.
The story follows a church group on a camping retreat in the Ozarks, where a giant prehistoric spider starts hunting them one by one. The original music comes from composer Nima Fakhrara, known for horror and thriller scores like Lou, Becky, and Alone.
Don’t Move Soundtrack Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Film Title | Don’t Move (2026) |
| Director | Maclain Nelson |
| Writers | James Murray, Maclain Nelson, Darren Wearmouth |
| Based On | The 2020 novel Don’t Move by James Murray and Darren Wearmouth |
| Production | Impractical Productions, Redline Entertainment |
| Distributor | Impractical Studios (theatrical), Well Go USA (digital) |
| Theatrical Release | September 11, 2026 (limited release, United States) |
| Digital Release | October 13, 2026 |
| Composer | Nima Fakhrara |
| Runtime | 94 minutes |
| MPA Rating | R (language and some violent content/bloody images) |
Don’t Move Soundtrack Overview
The music of Don’t Move is an original score by Nima Fakhrara. His role was first reported by Film Music Reporter in August 2025, alongside his work on the horror film Entity Within.
Rapper Russ plays Ricky Vargas in the film, and a Bloody Disgusting review mentions that two of his songs are part of the movie’s soundtrack. T-Pain also appears in a cameo role.
The film is based on the 2020 novel by James “Murr” Murray of Impractical Jokers and Darren Wearmouth. It runs 94 minutes and is rated R.
Who Composed the Don’t Move Soundtrack?
The score was composed by Nima Fakhrara, an Iranian-born film and game composer based in Los Angeles. He was born on November 12, 1983, in Tehran, according to Wikipedia.
Fakhrara grew up learning the santour, a traditional Persian instrument, and trained in Persian classical music. After moving to the United States, he earned a composition degree at California State University, Northridge.
He also studied ethnomusicology and instrument building, and he founded the studio Zoo Creatives, with bases in Los Angeles and New York City. His official biography says he has scored more than 100 feature films.
An early standout was The Signal (2014), for which he built original instruments. More recently he scored the Netflix thriller Lou, the Becky films starring Lulu Wilson, including The Wrath of Becky, and the crime thriller Bad Hombres.
Nima Fakhrara Filmography
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Signal | Feature Film |
| 2018 | Detroit: Become Human | Video Game |
| 2020 | Becky | Feature Film |
| 2020 | Alone | Feature Film |
| 2022 | Lou | Netflix Feature Film |
| 2023 | The Wrath of Becky | Feature Film |
| 2024 | Bad Hombres | Feature Film |
| 2026 | Don’t Move | Feature Film |
Where to Listen to the Don’t Move Soundtrack?
You can hear Nima Fakhrara’s score in the film itself, which has been on digital since October 13, 2026 through Well Go USA. It is available to rent or buy on Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Fandango at Home. His earlier score albums, such as Lou, Becky, and Alone, are available on major digital music services.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who composed the Don’t Move (2026) soundtrack?
The original score was composed by Nima Fakhrara, an Iranian-born, Los Angeles-based composer known for The Signal, Lou, Becky, and Alone.
When was Don’t Move (2026) released?
The film opened in a limited U.S. theatrical release on September 11, 2026, through Impractical Studios. It arrived on digital platforms on October 13, 2026 through Well Go USA.
Where can I watch Don’t Move (2026)?
It is available to rent or buy digitally on Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Fandango at Home.
Who directed Don’t Move (2026)?
The film was directed by Maclain Nelson from a screenplay by James Murray, Maclain Nelson, and Darren Wearmouth.
Which musicians appear in Don’t Move?
Rapper Russ (Russell Vitale) plays Ricky Vargas, and music star T-Pain has a cameo in the film.
What is Don’t Move (2026) about?
A church group’s annual camping retreat turns deadly when they wander into the wrong part of the Ozark wilderness. A prehistoric spider that hunts by vibration starts picking them off, and Megan (Lyndsy Fonseca) must keep the survivors alive.
What else has Nima Fakhrara scored?
His credits include The Signal, Detroit: Become Human, Becky, Alone, Lou, The Wrath of Becky, and Bad Hombres.