Released August 24, 2016
An Original ‘N’otion Picture Soundtrack by Keith Richie
When a family moves from the quiet suburbs of Downey, California to a remote farmhouse in Texas, they hope for peace and renewal. What they find instead is something far older and more sinister—an unseen force tethered to the land, festering in the silence, unraveling their sanity one thread at a time.
As unease gives way to full-blown horror, they are pulled into a waking nightmare where perception fractures, trust dissolves, and reality becomes twisted beyond recognition. At the center of it all is a malevolent entity—Mister Stichs—a presence that doesn’t merely haunt but hunts.
This cinematic concept album is a dark ambient descent into psychological terror, merging vintage synth horror with modern sound design. Drawing influence from John Carpenter, Tangerine Dream, and the haunting landscapes of classic suspense scores, Mister Stichs delivers an unsettling, immersive experience built on analog textures, spectral atmospheres, and emotionally resonant melodies.
With chilling ambience, bursts of dread, and fleeting glimpses of fragile beauty, Mister Stichs is not just a soundtrack—it’s a sonic horror story.
Critical Praise:
“A sophisticated and unrelenting journey into darkness.”
— Ben Dugas, ZoneMusicReporter.com
“As with many of his compositions, there’s a distinct undercurrent of melancholy and profound emotional depth—while eliciting vivid and fascinating imagery.”
“Not only is Mister Stichs impressively reminiscent of a John Carpenter film score, it also evokes the spirit of Tangerine Dream. With his masterful use of both vintage and modern synthesizers—and suspenseful, surround-like effects—Keith Richie proves once again that he ranks among today’s finest electronic music composers.”
— Candice Michelle, Journeyscapes Radio