To Catch a Killer (released internationally as Misanthrope) is a 2023 American crime thriller directed by Damián Szifron and scored by veteran composer Carter Burwell. This guide covers the film’s original score, the complete tracklist, where to stream it, and answers to the questions fans search for most.
It is a standalone film rather than part of a franchise, so the music stands on its own — a brooding, character-driven score built around Baltimore beat cop Eleanor Falco (Shailene Woodley) as she helps FBI investigator Geoffrey Lammark (Ben Mendelsohn) hunt a mass shooter.
Quick Facts
| Title | To Catch a Killer (a.k.a. Misanthrope) |
|---|---|
| Year | 2023 |
| Genre | Crime thriller |
| Director | Damián Szifron |
| Composer | Carter Burwell (additional music by Forrest Gray) |
| Soundtrack label | Filmtrax |
| Score release | June 16, 2023 |
| Theatrical release | April 21, 2023 (Vertical Entertainment) |
| Where to stream | Netflix |
| Lead cast | Shailene Woodley, Ben Mendelsohn, Jovan Adepo |
The Score & Composer: Carter Burwell
The original score was composed by Carter Burwell, the long-time Coen brothers collaborator behind the music for Fargo, No Country for Old Men, the Twilight films and the Oscar-nominated The Banshees of Inisherin. For To Catch a Killer he leaned into a cold, tense, atmospheric palette that mirrors Eleanor’s isolation.
Burwell’s score features distinctive solo voices, including electric guitar by David Torn, violin by Joyce Hammann and cello by Erik Friedlander, with additional music by Forrest Gray on several cues. The album was released by Filmtrax on June 16, 2023.
Full Score Tracklist
The release is an instrumental score album — there are no licensed pop songs. Below is the complete cue list.
| Track | Composer |
|---|---|
| Aftermath | Carter Burwell |
| Run to the Explosion and Into the Smoke | Carter Burwell |
| Eleanor Goes Home | Carter Burwell |
| Eleanor Observant | Carter Burwell |
| Lammark Briefing | Carter Burwell |
| The Morgue | Carter Burwell |
| They Have Him | Carter Burwell & Forrest Gray |
| Eleanor Investigating | Carter Burwell |
| Eleanor Goes Dark | Carter Burwell |
| Why Did You Lie | Carter Burwell |
| Shooter on Video | Carter Burwell |
| Fight the Jackals | Carter Burwell |
| The F*cking Truth | Carter Burwell |
| Climbing Mountains of Trash | Carter Burwell & Forrest Gray |
| Eleanor Blames Herself | Carter Burwell |
| Like a Dog | Carter Burwell |
| He’s a Ghost | Carter Burwell |
| He Will Kill You | Carter Burwell |
| Dean Appears | Carter Burwell |
| Pick Up Your Trophy | Carter Burwell & Forrest Gray |
| Stay with Me | Carter Burwell |
| Hunted Into the Night | Carter Burwell |
Where to Stream
After a limited theatrical release through Vertical Entertainment, To Catch a Killer became a streaming hit on Netflix. The score album is available on Apple Music and Spotify — search “To Catch a Killer (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)” by Carter Burwell.
For more title-by-title music guides, browse our full streaming soundtrack hub.
Main Cast
- Shailene Woodley as Eleanor Falco
- Ben Mendelsohn as Geoffrey Lammark
- Jovan Adepo as Mackenzie
- Ralph Ineson as Dean Possey
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the To Catch a Killer soundtrack?
The original score was composed by Carter Burwell, with additional music by Forrest Gray. The album was released by Filmtrax on June 16, 2023.
Is there a soundtrack album for To Catch a Killer?
Yes. It is an instrumental score album of Carter Burwell’s music; there are no licensed pop songs in the release. It is available to stream on Apple Music and Spotify.
Where can I watch To Catch a Killer?
After a limited 2023 theatrical run via Vertical Entertainment, the film streams on Netflix.
Is To Catch a Killer the same as Misanthrope?
Yes. The film was developed under the title Misanthrope and was released in some territories under that name; in the United States it is titled To Catch a Killer.
What is To Catch a Killer about?
Baltimore beat cop Eleanor Falco (Shailene Woodley) is recruited by FBI investigator Geoffrey Lammark (Ben Mendelsohn) to help profile and track a mass shooter terrorizing the city.
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