In 1980, screenwriter and punk rocker Neil Ruttenberg enlisted Throbbing Gristle to score his horror short, Mask of Sarnath. Fast-forward 45 years, and the project has been revitalized with the release of the "Nightmare Cut," featuring the complete, remastered soundtrack and a special DVD by Tow Truck Productions. The recent unveiling at Austin’s Horror Fest & Punk Show showcased both the original and new versions, alongside performances from punk legends. Ruttenberg reflects on his early collaboration with Throbbing Gristle, emphasizing how pivotal their music was to his project.
What does the resurgence of historic collaborations like Ruttenberg and Throbbing Gristle reveal about the evolving nature of music and film intersections in punk culture?
