I Saw the TV Glow's soundtrack is a nostalgic mixtape filled with songs that enhance the movie's atmosphere and emotional depth. Director Jane Schoenbrun carefully curated the soundtrack, sharing inspirations with musicians to capture the movie's surreal and escapist vibe. Memorable scenes in the film are seamlessly tied to specific songs, making the soundtrack an integral part of the viewing experience.

Jane Schoenbrun's I Saw the TV Glow is infused with '90s nostalgia, from the Buffy the Vampire Slayer-esque television show the film's main characters watch to the movie's mixtape soundtrack compiled by indie darlings and up-and-coming artists. With music being a formative part of Schoenbrun's own teenage years, they were determined to curate a soundtrack that captured I Saw the TV Glow's distinct atmosphere as well as music's surreal, escapist power. Instead of commissioning a disjointed end-credits song, the director wanted to integrate original songs...