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Ethel Cain and Robert Eggers co-wrote haunting new track for ‘Werwulf’
Ethel Cain, Robert Eggers and composer Robin Carolan have co-written “Wynter Waxeth”, an original song for Eggers’ upcoming horror film, *Werwulf*. Cain’s involvement began with discussions about adding textured vocals to the score, but developed into a full song, which she sings in Middle English.
The soundtrack is due digitally on 18 December, with vinyl to follow on 29 January through Sacred Bones. Set in 13th-century England, *Werwulf* follows a cursed, mute peasant who transforms into a werewolf under the full moon; the film is scheduled for UK cinemas on 1 January 2027 and US cinemas on Christmas Day.
In short
- Ethel Cain, Robert Eggers and Robin Carolan wrote “Wynter Waxeth”.
- Cain sings the song in Middle English.
- *Werwulf* is set for release in the UK on 1 January 2027.
Explained simply
Ethel Cain is an American singer-songwriter known for atmospheric music, while Robert Eggers is a film-maker whose work often draws on historical settings and horror. Robin Carolan is a composer who has worked on Eggers’ films, including their scores.
Werwulf is a horror film set in 13th-century England, a period when most people lived in rural communities under strict social hierarchies. Its story centres on a peasant affected by a curse and the threat of transformation into a werewolf, combining supernatural horror with a medieval setting.
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