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Vampires Haunt Mississippi: Göransson Unites Music and Film

11/18/2025

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Ludwig Göransson describes his experience on a 1932 Mississippi film set where vampires terrorize a juke joint run by Smoke and Stack, played by Michael B. Jordan.
The soundscape, developed with director Ryan Coogler, captures Delta blues.
A moment comes when Sammie performs "I Lied to You," uniting past and future influences.
Raphael Saadiq, an R&B musician, co-wrote the song and noted hip-hop, classical, and gospel rooted in African drumming.

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Story summary

Ludwig Göransson describes his experience on a 1932 Mississippi film set where vampires terrorize a juke joint run by Smoke and Stack, played by Michael B. Jordan.
The soundscape, developed with director Ryan Coogler, captures Delta blues.
A moment comes when Sammie performs "I Lied to You," uniting past and future influences.
Raphael Saadiq, an R&B musician, co-wrote the song and noted hip-hop, classical, and gospel rooted in African drumming.