Megalomaniac is a 2022 Belgian psychological horror film written, directed, and produced by Karim Ouelhaj. The film premiered at the Fantasia International Film Festival in July 2022, where it won the Cheval Noir Award for Best Feature, and was released theatrically in the U.S. by Dark Star Pictures on September 8, 2023, followed by digital and VOD release later that month.
The film follows Martha and Félix, the adult children of the “Butcher of Mons” — a real, still-unidentified serial killer who terrorized the Belgian city of Mons between 1996 and 1997. Decades later, the fragile, mistreated Martha and her brother Félix, who has quietly continued their father’s killings, are pulled deeper into his violent legacy.
Quick Facts
| Title | Megalomaniac |
| Composers | Simon Fransquet & Gary Moonboots |
| Director / Writer | Karim Ouelhaj |
| Genre | Psychological / Body Horror |
| Country / Language | Belgium / French |
| Festival Premiere | Fantasia International Film Festival, July 2022 (Cheval Noir Award, Best Feature) |
| U.S. Release | September 8, 2023 (theatrical, Dark Star Pictures) |
| Score Award | 2022 Grimmfest Award for Best Score |
| Where to Watch | Shudder, AMC+, Tubi |
Who Composed the Megalomaniac Soundtrack?
The film’s original score was composed by Simon Fransquet and Gary Moonboots, whose intense, industrial drone-rock score won the 2022 Grimmfest Award for Best Score, one of two awards Megalomaniac took home at the UK genre festival that year (the film also won Best Cinematography there).
Simon Fransquet is a Belgian composer who has scored over a dozen short and feature films, frequently working with production partners such as Artemis Productions.
Gary Moonboots is the professional name of Belgian composer and sound designer Olivier Rutten, who studied music composition and film scoring at the jazz studio of Antwerp and the London College of Music. His work blends orchestral writing with electronic textures, and Megalomaniac remains his best-known score to date.
Megalomaniac Soundtrack List
Here is the track list from the Megalomaniac original motion picture soundtrack. You can listen on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, and other platforms.
- Into the Dark (Intro) by Simon Fransquet
- Exitus De Profondis by Gary Moonboots
- Ante Incubus by Gary Moonboots
- Martha’s Theme by Simon Fransquet
- Insectatio by Gary Moonboots
- Bloody Holy Toy by Simon Fransquet
- Incubus Pars I-III by Gary Moonboots
- Raining Blood by Gary Moonboots
- Demon Awakening by Simon Fransquet
- The Abyss by Gary Moonboots
- Into the Dark (Final Battle) by Simon Fransquet
Official Trailer
Megalomaniac opened in U.S. theaters on September 8, 2023, before moving to VOD later that month. The soundtrack is available on Amazon Music and other digital platforms, and the film itself can be streamed on Shudder, AMC+, or Tubi. You can watch the official trailer below for a look at the story and characters.
Related reading: Movie Soundtracks, Streaming Soundtracks, and Prime Video Soundtracks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Megalomaniac soundtrack?
Belgian composers Simon Fransquet and Gary Moonboots (Olivier Rutten) co-wrote the score, which won the 2022 Grimmfest Award for Best Score.
Is Megalomaniac based on a true story?
It is inspired by, though not a direct retelling of, the real and still-unsolved “Butcher of Mons” murders that took place in Belgium in 1996–1997. The film’s central characters and events are fictional.
Did Megalomaniac win any awards?
Yes. At the 2022 Fantasia International Film Festival it won the Cheval Noir Award for Best Feature, and at Grimmfest 2022 it won Best Score and Best Cinematography.
Where can I watch Megalomaniac?
Megalomaniac is available to stream on Shudder and AMC+, and to stream free with ads on Tubi. It can also be rented or purchased digitally on Prime Video and the Apple TV app.
Where can I listen to the Megalomaniac soundtrack?
The Megalomaniac original motion picture soundtrack by Simon Fransquet and Gary Moonboots is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Spotify.
External Link: Soundtrack.Net