Hallowarrior is a 2026 post-apocalyptic horror film from writer-director Ben Sottak, starring Milly Shapiro as a Halloween-obsessed survivor named Pumpkin who believes she is the last person on Earth. When a vicious group of scavengers invades her home, the companionship she has been wishing for arrives with far more danger than she bargained for. Shannyn Sossamon, Ajani Russell, and AJ Bowen complete the main cast.
The film debuted at the Tribeca Festival on June 10, 2026, then landed on Shudder on October 16, 2026, after the streamer acquired it.
The music is credited to Emmajane Hoffman and Elizabeth Maniscalco. No score album, tracklist, or licensed song list has been announced yet, so this guide sticks to what is confirmed.
Hallowarrior Soundtrack Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Film | Hallowarrior (2026) |
| Director / Writer | Ben Sottak |
| Composers | Emmajane Hoffman, Elizabeth Maniscalco |
| Production Companies | The Spitting Image, The Dazey Phase Production Company |
| Distributor / Platform | Shudder |
| World Premiere | June 10, 2026 (Tribeca Festival) |
| Streaming Release Date | October 16, 2026 |
| Runtime | 80 minutes |
| Genre | Post-apocalyptic horror, holiday horror |
Hallowarrior Soundtrack Overview
Hallowarrior plays like a seasonal horror throwback. Sottak has described it as a nod to the crowd-pleasing genre films he grew up watching every Halloween, and early reviews point to a cozy autumn mood alongside the gore.
On the sound side, Hunter Berk is credited as re-recording mixer and supervising sound editor, and Milos Drndarevic as sound designer. Together with the two composers, they shape the film’s Halloween atmosphere.
Fans of post-apocalyptic horror music can also explore our 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple soundtrack (2026) and Iron Lung soundtrack (2026) guides.
For more recent genre scores, see our Send Help soundtrack (2026), Scary Movie soundtrack (2026), and Ready or Not 2: Here I Come soundtrack (2026) pages.
Who Composed the Hallowarrior Soundtrack?
The film’s music is credited to Emmajane Hoffman and Elizabeth Maniscalco, according to Metacritic’s cast and crew listing. Filmaffinity’s credits list the same two names.
Hoffman also produced the film and runs the production company Strange Aeons with Sottak, which JoBlo reported as the launch project for the company.
Maniscalco shares the music credit with Hoffman. The listings we reviewed do not say which cues each composer wrote.
Hallowarrior Cast
- Milly Shapiro as Pumpkin
- Shannyn Sossamon as Thalia
- Ajani Russell
- AJ Bowen
Hallowarrior Critical Reception
Early reviews frame Hallowarrior as a brisk, unassuming genre throwback rather than a new horror classic. In Review Online’s write-up says the film does not “threaten to enter the Halloween canon” but still works as a satisfying late-night watch.
Where to Listen to the Hallowarrior Soundtrack?
Hallowarrior streams on Shudder, which acquired the film for North America, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Our checks have not turned up a standalone album on Spotify, Apple Music, or other major platforms. For more film scores and songs, browse the full movie soundtrack archive on A2Z Soundtrack.
FAQs
Who composed the Hallowarrior soundtrack?
The music is credited to Emmajane Hoffman and Elizabeth Maniscalco, as listed on Filmaffinity and other film databases.
Is there an official Hallowarrior soundtrack album?
No official score or soundtrack album has been announced so far.
When was Hallowarrior released?
The film premiered at Tribeca on June 10, 2026, and began streaming on Shudder on October 16, 2026.
Where can I stream Hallowarrior?
The film is available on Shudder, the horror-focused streaming service, as part of its 2026 Season of Screams lineup.
Does Hallowarrior feature licensed songs?
No confirmed list of songs used in the film has been published yet.
Who stars in Hallowarrior?
Milly Shapiro plays Pumpkin, Shannyn Sossamon plays Thalia, and the cast also includes Ajani Russell and AJ Bowen. Full credits are on the film’s Rotten Tomatoes page.
How long is Hallowarrior?
The film runs about 80 minutes, according to its Slash Film Festival listing.